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Big Bust Brings Down 29 in Massive Drug Trafficking Ring
The investigations were conducted jointly by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF), the Suffolk County Police Department, the New York State Police, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the United States Department of Homeland Security (HSI), and the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York.
Huntington Man Pleads Guilty To Grand Larceny Involving Mother's Pension
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother's public pension payments following her death in April 2021.
Former Facility Manager Sentenced For Stealing From Autistic Residents
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Etheridge pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder.
Biochemistry major Hector Romero Garcia recognized for cancer research efforts
Hector Romero Garcia ’26, the URECA researcher of the month for September, is a biochemistry major who joined Christopher Clarke’s Lipid Cancer Laboratory this past summer as a participant in the SUNY SOAR summer program. The Clarke research lab at the Stony Brook Cancer Center investigates alterations in sphingolipid metabolism involved in cancer development, progression, and response to cancer therapies.
Brentwood man indicted for fleeing fatal crash involving motorcyclist
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Manuel Gomez, 46, of Brentwood, has been indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting and other related charges. Gomez is accused of operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges in New York State were suspended and subsequently leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of Andres Eloy Khammach La Cruz, 31, also from Brentwood.
Huntington man pleads guilty to grand larceny involving mother's pension
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April 2021.
Adaptive tricycles enhance mobility options in William Floyd School District
On September 3, 2024, John S. Hobart Elementary School featured an event showcasing AmTrykes adaptive tricycles. Attendees included Ravi Seeram, assistant director of special education at William Floyd School District; Dr. Stacey Scalise, assistant superintendent for elementary instruction; Debbie Metz, president of AMBUCS LI and the Kyle Sports for Special Needs inclusion program; Kyle Meier, vice president of Kyle Sports for Special Needs; and James Westcott, principal of John S. Hobart Elementary School.
Former facility manager sentenced for stealing from autistic residents
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Etheridge pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder.
Ultramarathoner Wai Law raises over $20K with a grueling 200-mile run
Wai Law achieved two significant milestones over the Labor Day weekend by running 200 miles in just under 55 hours and raising more than $20,000 for charity. Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, completed 50 four-mile loops in Levittown during his fourth and most ambitious charity run. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and Agape Meals for Kids.
Brookhaven announces winners of 2024 Joanna Fowler Award
The Chemistry Division at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory and Brookhaven Women in Science (BWIS) have announced Paris Watson of Johns Hopkins University, Michele Myong of Brookhaven Lab, and Edelmy Marin Bernardez of Stony Brook University as the recipients of the 2024 Joanna Fowler Award in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. Each recipient will receive an award of $3,500, funded by BWIS and Brookhaven Lab’s Chemistry Division, Energy & Photon Sciences Directorate, and Human Resources.
Can The Grid Handle Charging Electric School Buses?
With mandated electrification of all school buses in NY coming quickly down the pike as part of New York's Green New Deal, many questions remain. Will there be enough electricity capacity to charge the buses? And are there enough batteries available? Are the buses too heavy for rural roads and bridges?
Budget Busting Buses Zap School Districts
The message from New York's Democrats and their Green New Deal is 'Go All Electric or Go Home' for school buses across the state.
A Longwood Legend Meets The Team
It was a special day for the girls to get to interact and look up to a role model that had a similar path that they have had. Phallon shared her expertise and trained with the team, inspiring everyone with her skill and dedication.
Kamala Speaks ... And Loses Steam
Kamala Harris sat down with a very favorable CNN and host Dana Bash for her first speaking appearance and it went as poorly as anyone could have imagined. Reports came out that CNN had to cut the interview short for fear of how poorly received the Vice President would come off and even with all that editing she still sunk herself lower in the odds.
Emergency Responders Concerned About Fires Breaking Out in Electric School Buses
As New York pushes its New Green Deal mandate to replace every one of the state's 50,000 school buses to all-electric beginning in 2027, what do local communities – firefighters and EMTs in particular – need to watch out for to keep students, emergency personnel, and drivers safe when accidents happen?
The Imperative of Transparency: A Call for Full Disclosure in American Governance
In a democratic society, the flow of information between the government and the governed should be unrestricted and transparent. It is a fundamental principle that the people are the ultimate authority in a democracy, and as such, they have an inherent right to know how their representatives conduct the business of governance. However, the current state of affairs in the United States suggests a significant deviation from this ideal. The persistent culture of secrecy and the pervasive practice of "behind closed doors" discussions in Congress raise profound concerns about the erosion of public trust and the accountability of elected officials.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.14 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook Turning Heads Early
According to the first poll of the season by the United Soccer Coaches East Region the Seawolves are at #9 in. Stony Brook is the CAA's lone representative in the East Region poll after opening the season with a win. The Seawolves began the season with a 2-1 victory over Colgate at home, and followed that with a 2-2 draw on the road against the Big Ten's Maryland. They then earned their second win of the year with a 3-2 win over FDU at LaValle Stadium.
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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.
President Trump Saves College Sports
This past week President Trump released to the public his new executive order that he has said "Saves College Sports".
Manhattan Shooter Was Targeting The NFL
New York Mayor Eric Adams has said that the gunman who killed 4 people at the Manhattan office building was targeting the NFL headquarters but took the wrong elevator.