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Mastic Beach, A Paradise for Young and Old
Beaches, boating, and fishing—the attributes that drew people to Mastic Beach from the city years ago— remain the area's most popular attractions.
William Floyd School District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with activities
Schools in the William Floyd School District recently organized various activities and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Smithtown Christmas Parade set for December with safety measures
The 41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Attendees can access the full parade route by viewing or downloading the PDF provided.
William Floyd High School hosts successful college admissions event
William Floyd High School recently held its first on-site admissions event of the academic year, allowing students to engage directly with college admissions counselors.
Councilwoman Bonner supports organ donations at Stony Brook University event
On November 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, a kidney transplant donor, spoke at the Stony Brook University Student Volunteer Appreciation Event.
Stony Brook honors outstanding employees at second annual Stony Awards
Stony Brook University held its second annual Stony Awards on November 20 at Flowerfield in St. James, recognizing the contributions of its faculty, staff, and healthcare personnel.
Students make toys accessible for children with disabilities this holiday season
With the holiday season approaching, students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have collaborated with student groups 3D PATH (Printing and Assistive Technology for Health) and VIP BEAR (Bioengineering Education, Application and...
Stony Brook hosts symposium empowering women in marine science
Stony Brook University recently hosted the Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) Symposium, gathering marine scientists from across the nation.
Michigan-based pillow manufacturer sues online retailer over trademark infringement
Hit Notion LLC, a Michigan-based company known for its patented pillow designs, has filed a lawsuit against DigitalPrints USA Corp., which operates under the name Cheer Collection, an online retailer.
Veteran's widow alleges negligence against VA over husband's care
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States, alleging negligence and medical malpractice in the care of a veteran at the Northport VA Medical Center.
Taking One For the Team, One Pie at a Time
School students in the Smithtown Central School District stepped up, grabbed a pie and "pie
State Senator Murray Back in the State Capital
"As the Ranking Minority member of the Senate's "Economic Development, Commerce and Small Business Committee", I spent the day in Albany in hearings, examining and evaluating the economic impacts of tax incentive programs to determine the extent of the benefits they provide to our economy and our communities. We must make sure that if we are providing taxpayer funded incentives, they must produce real results," said Senator Murray.
Helen B. Duffield Students Give Back with Thanksgiving Food Drive
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students and faculty at Helen B.
SCOPE Received Excellence in Education Award From Suffolk Scouts
Matinecock scouting district. Town of Huntington Councilwoman Brooke Lupinaccipresented the organization with a proclamation.
William Floyd High School Students Honored for Academic Excellence
These students stood out, and above, by achieving and maintaining a grade point average of 95 or higher. William Floyd students took 20 percent of all the honors. There were 160 high school students from 15 districts across Brookhaven recognized. This is a wonderful achievement and speaks volumes about the good work of the educators and leadership at Wm. Floyd High School.
Smithtown School of Business Olympics Turns 30
With its various unique amenities BarkBistro, BarkBath and BarkBalance, Bark n' Buff creates a healthy lifestyle for owners and their dogs inside the gym and out.
Levy Rewrites The Record Books
Ryan Levy has had an incredible career for Hills West soccer.He owns the Hills West records for career goals, career points, most goals in a game, and most goals in a season
A Longwood Alumna Heads To Team USA
Alongside U23 captain Ally Sentnor, the 28-year-old Tullis-Joyce was named in a 24-player squad to travel to Europe next week. Not included were the dynamic attacking trident of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson - the so-called triple espresso - who shot the United States to the Olympic Gold in Paris this summer.
FEMA Screws Suffolk on Storm Aid
Long Islanders took notice when it came out that FEMA, the federal agency tasked with assisting Americans after emergencies, gave short shrift to residents in other states because they supported President Trump. They had reason to worry after a "biblical" storm wreaked havoc across Suffolk over the summer.
Be Well Fest 2024 promotes student health services with increased participation
Be Well Fest returned for its second year, aiming to introduce students to the various Student Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services in an engaging setting.
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Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia
Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.
Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board
Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.
LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall
Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.