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Oct 24, 2024

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School inducts 81

Officers Camdyn Glover and Camryn Warsaw Co-Presidents), Gianna Fazzolari (Vice President), John Costanza (Secretary) and Charlotte Rozycki (Treasurer) then lit a corresponding candle as they each described the tenets of the society: leadership, character, service and scholarship.

Oct 24, 2024

Centereach Man Killed by Passing Car While Fixing His Vehicle

pedestrian in Blue Point today.

Oct 24, 2024

Healthgrades Has High Marks for Northwell's Mather Hospital

Northwell's Mather Hospital announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Mather Hospital's distinctions include:

Oct 24, 2024

Suffolk County is Graying and Going Back to Work

Older people are going back to work after retirement more than ever – or just not retiring when they planned.

Oct 24, 2024

Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Oct. 19

1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Oct 24, 2024

NYLIFF For This! Indie Filmmakers Become Award Winners

Top prizes were awarded to such films as "Art Thief" (Best Supporting Actor), "Lady of the Lake" (Best Cinematography), "Horse Town," (Best Horror Feature), "The Greatest," (Best Dramatic Feature), and "Rest in Memories" (Spirit of NYLIFF).

Oct 24, 2024

New solar-powered craft gathers data in Shinnecock Bay without ecological harm

Stony Brook University, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Open Ocean Robotics, and McLane Research Laboratories, has introduced a new solar-powered, remote-controlled craft.

Oct 24, 2024

Long Island faces record dead zones; climate change exacerbates harmful algae blooms

Scientists at Stony Brook University have released a new report detailing significant water quality issues in Long Island's surface waters for 2024.

Oct 24, 2024

Suffolk County Community College hosts student art exhibit at Eastern Campus

A student art exhibit featuring the work of Suffolk County Community College students will open on November 6 at the Eastern Campus in Riverhead. The exhibit, showcasing creations from applied arts programs, will run until December 9. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Oct 24, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner attends homemaker showcase at Coram Fire Department

Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a showcase event held by the Miller Place Homemakers and the North Shore Homemakers at the Coram Fire Department headquarters on October 19.

Oct 23, 2024

Plaintiff accuses prominent legal aid provider of racial discrimination

Roxanne Ronan has filed a lawsuit against The Legal Aid Society alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment. Filed on October 14th in New York's Eastern District Court, this case highlights systemic issues within the organization regarding its treatment of Black employees.

Oct 23, 2024

Former employee alleges nonprofit executives created hostile work environment

A former employee of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the homeless has filed a lawsuit accusing the organization of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. On October 17, 2024, Samantha Grimaldi lodged her complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless and two of its executives, Greta Guarton and Michael Giuffrida.

Oct 23, 2024

Konopka Repeats As Champion

"This was the first time we've ever had the finals here. I live two minutes away so I was able to take a nap and then come here and play," said Konopka. "I do enjoy playing matches on the road though, it actually helps me stay focused."

Oct 23, 2024

Game, Set, Match For Bayport-Blue Point Sisters

This time around, however, playing a Westhampton Beach pairing once again, this time Buchen & Ava Borruso, the Romanos would not be denied. Utilizing the effective strategy of Evie at the baseline and Emilia at net, the two captured the county doubles title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the finals at Smithtown East High School on Monday afternoon.

Oct 23, 2024

National Honor for William Floyd Teacher

It was a thrilling moment for the students at Tangier Smith Elementary School and for one of their teachers, who was about to be surprised with a $25,000 Milken Education Award.

Oct 23, 2024

Suffolk County Police and St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church Offering Free Breast Cancer Screening

Join the Suffolk County Police Department and St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church for a Free Breast Cancer Screening November 8th.

Oct 23, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Oct. 19

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 19.

Oct 23, 2024

Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award

Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award

Oct 23, 2024

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Oct. 19

1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Oct 23, 2024

Ronkonkoma Chamber donates $10K to cancer society's breast cancer event

On October 17, a $10,000 donation was made by the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce to the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event. The presentation took place at the New York Cancer and Blood Center in Ronkonkoma. This contribution was generated from the community's involvement in the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Softball Game held on July 28, 2024.

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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

Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?

It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.


Sports

Bowl Season Brings Value

The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.