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Former employee alleges FedEx fostered hostile work environment due to gender and sexual orientation
Briana Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against FedEx alleging severe workplace discrimination based on her gender and sexual orientation. The complaint details extensive harassment from colleagues and supervisors alike at FedEx's Jamaica Queens location starting January 2023.
Former NYC School Principal Sues Department of Education Over Racial Discrimination
Heather Jansen has filed a federal lawsuit against NYC's Department of Education alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as a school principal in Staten Island. The suit details various instances where she claims she was unfairly targeted due to her race and seeks damages along with reinstatement.
Back to School!
Led by Moriches Elementary School Principal Deirdre Redding and Assistant Principal Nikki Stallone, the community came together the night before opening day to paint and create inspirational messages to greet students for the first day of classes.
Segregation Cited in Village Beach Fray
If you live south of the tracks in the community of Bellport, you can go to the village beach. If you live north of the tracks, you cannot. It is an issue of inequality, said Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, who made it a major concern of his administration.
Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 24
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 24.
Racine Topaloglu Joins Stony Brook University as HR Professional
Racine Topaloglu has found a new challenge at Stony Brook University, where she began working in January 2024. With a background in the tourism industry across Europe, Topaloglu brings her HR experience and collaborative nature to her role at the university.
Two alleged Bloods gang members indicted for gun trafficking
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Caciem Kruer, 26, of Farmingville, and Abdul Muhammad, 23, of Bay Shore, have been charged in a 39-count indictment. This follows a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and the Suffolk County Police Department into an alleged gun-trafficking operation run by purported gang members in Suffolk County.
Stony Brook Medicine earns national recognition for stroke and cardiac care
Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This year marks the 14th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010-2024) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) (2014-2024) to receive the Association's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. For the sixth consecutive year, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award. Both awards recognize SBM's dedication to improving patient outcomes, reducing readmissions, and increasing healthy days at home.
Racine Topaloglu joins Stony Brook University as HR professional
Racine Topaloglu has found a new challenge at Stony Brook University, where she began working in January 2024. With a background in the tourism industry across Europe, Topaloglu brings her HR experience and collaborative nature to her role at the university.
Fatal Overdose Investigation Leads to Eight Arrests
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals on charges related to narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island's North Fork. The investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.
Gary Halada named finalist for Presidential Award in STEM mentoring
Associate Professor Gary Halada is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to mentoring within the STEM field.
Two alleged Bloods gang members indicted for gun trafficking
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Caciem Kruer, 26, of Farmingville, and Abdul Muhammad, 23, of Bay Shore, have been charged in a 39-count indictment. This follows a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Suffolk County Police Department into an alleged gun-trafficking operation run by purported gang members in Suffolk County.
Alumni provide mentorship for Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology students
For student employees in Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.
Stony Brook Medicine honored for stroke and cardiac care excellence
Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This marks the 14th consecutive year that Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. Additionally, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth consecutive year.
Eight arrested following investigation into fatal overdose leading to drug trafficking ring
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals accused of narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island’s North Fork. The arrests followed a long-term investigation conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.
Stony Brook Medicine earns national recognition for stroke and cardiac care
Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This year marks the 14th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010-2024) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) (2014-2024) to receive the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. For the sixth consecutive year, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award. Both awards...
Fatal overdose investigation leads to eight arrests on Long Island
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals on charges related to narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island’s North Fork. The investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.
Gary Halada named finalist for Presidential Award in STEM mentoring
Associate Professor Gary Halada is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to mentoring within the STEM field.
Alumni provide mentorship for Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology students
For student employees in Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.
Electric School Bus Mandate Will Bankrupt Long Island
The governor is wrong to force schools to switch to electric buses, and the state mandate will bankrupt taxpayers. That's the consensus among state legislators from Suffolk, who point out that there is no infrastructure in place to charge the buses and that there are better, less expensive ways for New York to meet its carbon-neutral goals.
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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.