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Visually-impaired plaintiff sues hotel chain over website accessibility
Victor Andrews has filed a lawsuit against Highgate Hotels in the Eastern District of New York, alleging their website is inaccessible to blind users. The suit claims violations under multiple disability rights laws and seeks both injunctive relief and compensatory damages.
Hugh Birdsall Oar Goes to Connetquot
It might have taken overtime, but in the most exciting game of the weekend in Suffolk county Connetquot beat Sachem North 21-14. Defense was the name of the game as regulation ended with the two teams knotted at 14, but Connetquot pulled away in the extra session with the final, and game deciding TD.
Team Trump Tailgates With The Best of Them
But, with Donald J. Trump we have reached a new area of the tailgate ... a presidential rally.
Can You Imagine NYS Governor Donald Trump?
I’ve been to many President Trump rallies since the business owner and political outsider famously glided down his Trump Tower escalator on June 16th, 2015.
Ward Melville Extends Their Home Dominance
It was Alumni Night for Ward Melville as they took on Sachem East this week and all of the former Ward Melville graduates left happy after a hard fought defensive win.
Women Are Overwhelmingly for Trump
That impact was felt immediately this week at the Trump rally at Nassau Coliseum. Walking through the crowd it was easy to see that the leftist narrative that Trump was against women, thus if you were a woman you aren't for Trump was completely inaccurate. I live in a family where my mother and wife are Trump supporters so this shouldn't have come as a surprise to me, but the sheer number of women at the event was quite shocking. There was a point in the pre-rally where I would go as far to say there were more women than men among the tens of thousands there.
William Floyd Soccer Gets The Shutout
Senior forward Jazai Kidd scored two goals, which now brings his season number to 6 total goals as he led his team to an impressive win. Seniors Julian Podstupka and Illyas Rountine each contributed a goal, while junior Estevan Gonzales scored his first varsity goal.
Big Plays Propel Longwood to a Win
Davien Benjamin-Sheffey had the epitome of a big play game for Longwood this weekend to push them to a win.
Researcher discusses veteran illness at Pentagon briefing
Anthony Szema, a research assistant professor in the Department of Technology and Society, recently participated in a Pentagon briefing to discuss his work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Szema aims to help soldiers who suffer from Iraq Afghanistan War Lung Injury (IAW-LI) with coverage for medical assistance.
Stony Brook welcomes record-breaking number of first-year students
Stony Brook University has welcomed its largest incoming class of first-year students in its 66-year history. The university saw a 13% increase in first-year undergraduate student enrollment for the Fall 2024 term, with a total of 4,042 new students compared to 3,569 in Fall 2023. Additionally, there were 1,334 new transfer students in Fall 2024, marking a 4% increase from the previous fall.
Holtsville woman indicted for alleged car theft and bank robbery
Nina Cahill, a 42-year-old resident of Holtsville, has been indicted on multiple charges, including Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. The indictment follows allegations that she stole a vehicle, used it to rob a bank, and led police on two car chases, one of which resulted in the injury of a Suffolk highway patrol officer.
PCORI funds $1M+ for developing predictive healthcare AI tools
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has announced a $1.05 million award to Fusheng Wang, professor in the departments of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science, and his team, including Richard Rosenthal, MD, professor and addiction psychiatrist from the Department of Psychiatry. Their research is focused on machine learning models to predict patient outcomes.
William Floyd School District announces policy on student information disclosure
The William Floyd School District has issued a notification regarding the release of student information under the No Child Left Behind Act. According to §9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (the “ESEA”) (20 U.S.C. §7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act, the district is required to disclose, upon request, the names, addresses, and telephone listings of high school students to military recruiters.
Stony Brook University unveils statue honoring beloved mascot
To the Stony Brook University community, Wolfie the Seawolf is more than just a mascot — he is an icon. There is no one on this campus who is a bigger celebrity, there is no one who can light up a room just by being there, and there is no one who creates a greater sense of community than Wolfie. Admit it, Wolfie is our very own celebrity.
Brooklyn man found guilty of second-degree murder for shooting during attempted robbery
Basheer Vinson, 29, of Brooklyn, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with a 2020 attempted robbery and shooting that resulted in the death of Mark Birthwright, 26, of Bay Shore. The verdict was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney following a jury trial.
Stony Brook University Hospital awarded for excellence in environmental sustainability
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized for its achievements in environmental sustainability in healthcare. Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, named SBUH a top performer of the comprehensive academic medical center group, awarding it the Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award.
Stony Brook University welcomes record-breaking incoming class
Stony Brook University has welcomed the largest incoming class of first-year students in its 67-year history. The university, one of New York State’s flagship institutions, saw a 13% increase in first-year undergraduate enrollment for the fall 2024 term. This rise brought the total number of new first-year students to 4,042, up from 3,569 in fall 2023. Additionally, there were 1,334 new transfer students in fall 2024, marking a 4% increase over the previous year.
Joe Verghese named chair at Renaissance School's neurology department
Joe Verghese, a physician researcher and educator, has been appointed as the Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. His appointment, effective October 14, was announced by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of RSOM. Dr. Verghese is known for his expertise in gait and cognition related to aging.
William Floyd's Zariel Macchia named among top cross-country runners by Newsday
Zariel Macchia, a senior on the William Floyd High School cross-country team, has been recognized as one of the top 25 girls’ cross-country runners by Newsday. The publication noted her impressive achievements: “She won the Federation title in 17:59.4 and finished second in Class A, and in the merge, in 17:44.3 at the public-school state championships. The BYU commit, who already has a Class A title to her name, is the fastest runner in the state…and one of the fastest girls in the country.”
Stony Brook University Hospital recognized for environmental sustainability achievements
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized for its achievements in environmental sustainability in healthcare. Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, named SBUH a top performer in the comprehensive academic medical center group, awarding it the Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Suffolk's Schools of Distinction
To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams earn the Scholar-Athlete Team Award during their respective sports seasons.
Rocky Point Alumn Take 1st
Amendola rose to new heights at the Nuway Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ. Amendola has been wrestling for the East Stroudburg Warriors for three seasons now.