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Aug 28, 2024

Technology services company faces class action lawsuit following major data breach

A recent court filing has brought to light a significant data breach that has left thousands of individuals at risk of identity theft and financial losses. On August 15, 2024, Frederick Conaway filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against CSC ServiceWorks, Inc., alleging gross negligence in safeguarding personal information.

Aug 28, 2024

Recruitment firm sues real estate giant Zillow for financial losses and more

A New York-based corporation has filed a lawsuit against a major real estate company alleging significant financial harm due to misrepresentations and predatory actions. Nitka, Inc. filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 14, 2024, against Zillow, Inc.

Aug 28, 2024

Recruitment firm sues real estate giant Zillow for financial losses and more

A recruitment firm has filed a lawsuit against a major real estate company alleging financial harm due to broken promises regarding an international staffing project. The plaintiff seeks over $1 million in compensatory damages plus additional special damages.

Aug 28, 2024

Technology services company faces class action lawsuit following major data breach

Frederick Conaway has filed a class action lawsuit against CSC ServiceWorks following a significant data breach affecting over 35,000 individuals' sensitive personal information. The lawsuit seeks damages and improved security measures from CSC ServiceWorks due to their alleged negligence in protecting customer data.

Aug 28, 2024

Ranger Eric on Animal Adaptations at Long Island Game Farm: 'By asking questions about nature it leads you to discover new and amazing things'

Can a bearded dragon compete with a hungry raptor sweeping down on him in the deserts of Australia? The answer lies in the dragon's anatomy—its collapsible ribs, one of those easily overlooked facts about nature Long Island Game Farm in Manorville is spotlighting on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Aug 28, 2024

Ranger Eric on Animal Adaptations at Long Island Game Farm: 'By asking questions about nature it leads you to discover new and amazing things'

Long Island Game Farm is hosting Animal Adaptations, a live animal show, on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Aug 28, 2024

NFL Future Plays - Don't Go For The Big Cashout

As with College Football, most of the public bet on things like MVP and Super Bowl winners. While they are 'fun' bets, they also come with some pretty weak values. The MVP award has been awarded to a QB in 11 straight years and 16 of the past 17 seasons, while the Super Bowl has been won by a top 4 favorite in 5 of the last 7 years. That means there is only small value on these long term futures.

Aug 27, 2024

A Nightmare Week For Harris

What was said at the Democratic National Convention might not have hurt Harris as much as what was not said, and according to many that was very little by Harris and her policy. For Democrats the DNC was a party of their ideology that was on full display from a Planned Parenthood truck outside to promises of a surprise guest who never showed up. The week's events hurt the Harris/Walz ticket as much as we have watched in a while.

Aug 27, 2024

Rookie Of The Year?

Austin Wells came into the season best known to many Bombers fans as the man who ate chicken parmigiana with Anthony Volpe, but those who followed the minor leagues closely knew that Wells was a perfect fit for New York. Austin Wells' signature lefty swing was tailor made for Yankee Stadium, and his leadership and defense behind the plate were welcome additions to a team that was lacking in both.

Aug 27, 2024

Detrich Emanuel pleads guilty to manslaughter for New Year's Eve fatal shooting

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Detrich Emanuel, 31, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino, 40, on New Year's Eve in 2023.

Aug 27, 2024

Detrich Emanuel pleads guilty to manslaughter for New Year's Eve fatal shooting

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Detrich Emanuel, 31, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino, 40, on New Year’s Eve in 2023.

Aug 27, 2024

International team maps genome for 47 Lyme disease strains

After years of research, an international team of scientists has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The work paves the way toward more accurate diagnostic tests and targeted treatment against the many strains of Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, which remains the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States and Europe. The team’s findings are published in the journal mBio.

Aug 27, 2024

Melville Library enhances aesthetics with student-created sculptures

Student artist Sy Lee has unveiled his ‘Water Droplet’ sculpture, the newest installation in the Melville Library’s North Reading Room. The library, known for study and research, is also becoming a venue for inspirational art through installations created by student artists and facilitated by the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC).

Aug 27, 2024

Jian Li awarded NSF Early CAREER award for wireless edge cloud research

Assistant Professor Jian Li from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science has earned a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early CAREER award for his project, “CAREER: Structured Learning and Optimization for Efficient Management in the Wireless Edge Cloud: Theory and Algorithms.”

Aug 27, 2024

Stony Brook University continues 23-year tradition of turning tree debris into campus mulch

Stony Brook University, the largest public university in New York by area, has continued its 23-year tradition of turning tree debris into mulch for campus beautification. The 1,454-acre campus includes thousands of trees that produce tons of downed limbs from storms and scheduled pruning.

Aug 27, 2024

Virologist investigates neurological impacts caused by Powassan virus

While Lyme disease is the most recognized and prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States, other infections transmitted through tick bites can be equally or even more dangerous, including the Powassan virus (POWV). Erich Mackow, an internationally recognized virologist at Stony Brook University, is conducting research to uncover one of the most dangerous effects of POWV — neurologic damage.

Aug 27, 2024

SBU Eats unveils new campus dining concepts enhancing student experience

Over the summer, the SBU Eats team worked to transform dining locations throughout the Stony Brook University campus. The changes include new spaces, menu items, expanded mobile ordering, and additional outdoor seating areas.

Aug 27, 2024

Exhibit by Cliff Baldwin opens at Suffolk County Community College

Cliff Baldwin: “In All Languages,” an exhibit of paintings, films, and prints will be on view at the Suffolk County Community College Eastern Campus’ Lyceum Gallery located in the Montaukett Building from September 4 through October 19, 2024. There will be a reception for the artist on Thursday, September 12 from 4 – 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.

Aug 27, 2024

Ultramarathon runner Wai Law plans charity run for Parkinson's research

Wai Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, will run 200 miles in 48 hours this Labor Day weekend to raise money and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research. The center is dedicated to understanding the causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Aug 27, 2024

Joseph Pierce named scholar in residence at Museum of Modern Art

Joseph M. Pierce, associate professor in Stony Brook University’s Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature and inaugural director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative, has been named one of the 2024-2025 Scholars in Residence at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

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Education

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.


Sports

Sachem's Softball Fields Are Getting An Overhaul

Sachem's Athletic Directors Gary Beutel and Phil Torregrossa took to social media this week to share the progress that has been done to their new state of the art softball field.


Sports

St. James‑Smithtown Little League Are State Champs

The St. James‑Smithtown Little League 12 under team has won the 2025 New York State Little League Championship. The victory is the first state title for the community and it took a comeback to complete the outstanding accomplishment.