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Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.
Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions. On November 6, she won her fourth consecutive Class A title at the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers held at Sunken Meadow Park, completing the 5K race in 18:49.7. This victory qualifies her for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships on November 16 at Queensbury High School.
Stony Brook University Highlights Global Impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' Event
Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25. The gathering highlighted stories of the university's efforts to shape a better future for students, the community, and the planet.
Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy
In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.
Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next
The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.
New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute
Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.
William Floyd United Teachers Hosts Second Annual Coat Giveaway on November 23
William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23. The event will take place at the William Floyd High School west gymnasium, starting at 9 a.m. WFUT invites the community to participate in this event designed to support families as temperatures drop and holiday celebrations begin.
Stony Brook Hosted Conference Promoting Inclusive Opportunities for People Living With Disabilities
The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility. Held on October 18 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater, the event was organized by Stony Brook's School of Health Professions and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiatives (DI3), with support from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and sponsorship from Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
Dr. Huseyin Isildak named chief at Stony Brook's ENT division
Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, the chair of the Stony Brook Department of Surgery, has announced the appointment of Dr. Huseyin Isildak as chief of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Dr. Isildak had been serving as interim...
Trump Chooses William McGinley to be White House Counsel
Trump Chooses William McGinley to be White House Counsel
Patricia Harper, Blue Star Mothers President
When her son enlisted in the Navy, Patricia Harper set about to do whatever she could to support him and his fellow military members. Her devotion led her to the Blue Star Mothers, where she is now president of the Long Island division.
Mastic's Early Days
They are not as well known as local icons William Floyd, Tangier Smith, or Walter T. Shirley, but Arthur and Warren Smadbeck also played a significant role in the development of Mastic.
Veterans - and Caretakers of Veterans - Honored at SBU's LI State Veterans Home
Ahead of Monday's Veterans' Day holiday, local leaders gathered at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University on Friday, Nov. 8th to thank Veterans for their service. The keynote speaker of the event was Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon.
Beverage company Bear's Fruit accused of falsely advertising products as 'non-alcoholic'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bear's Fruit, LLC, alleging that the company misled consumers by marketing its kombucha beverages as non-alcoholic while they allegedly contain alcohol levels above legal limits.
Sportswear company Under Armour accused of deceptive pricing practices
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Under Armour, Inc., alleging deceptive pricing practices. Plaintiff Linda Rappaport filed the complaint on October 29 which claims that Under Armour misled consumers with false discount schemes at its Factory outlets and online store.
Fomer employee alleges Antech Diagnostics engaged in retaliatory practices
On October 30, a former employee filed a lawsuit against Antech Diagnostics, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after raising concerns about illegal practices in the workplace. Plaintiff Samantha Perez's lawsuit describes a series of incidents during her time as an office manager at the company.
Mynaric accused of misleading investors amidst production setbacks
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a laser communication company, Mynaric AG, for allegedly misleading investors with inaccurate financial projections.
Kinexion Presents Five Women Empowerment Grants
The Kinexion Network includes Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL), The New Interdisciplinary School, The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Angela's House, Head Injury Association, Maryhaven, and East End Disability Associates.
Suffolk Firefighters Dominate State Leadership
For the first time in history, firefighters from Suffolk are serving as the leaders of all three statewide fire associations.
Young Authors Celebrate Original Works in the South Country Central School District
Each student shared a favorite "scene" from their book and then participated in a "book walk" where they signed and complimented other students' stories.
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Plaintiff Linkedto Partners LLC Accuses Digital Asset Firm DeFi Technologies Inc. of Securities Fraud
Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.
Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...
UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme
In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...