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May 5, 2025

Study receives $2.76 million grant to investigate diabetic kidney disease mechanisms

Preserving kidney health in diabetes patients remains a significant challenge due to complications that arise over time.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook Hospitals achieve top safety grade from Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have each earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

May 5, 2025

Visiting artist Carolyn Lazard explores themes of care and ableism at Stony Brook University

Over a week in April, faculty and doctoral students at Stony Brook University engaged with visiting artist Carolyn Lazard, whose work addresses themes of care, ableism, and dependency.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates academic innovators at annual NAI-SBU Chapter meeting

The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University hosted the annual meeting of the Stony Brook University Chapter of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI-SBU Chapter) on May 6.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School hosts annual coffee house and art auction

The William Floyd High School Literary Magazine and Art Honor Society are organizing their annual Coffee House & Art Auction.

May 5, 2025

Former Petco employee sues over disability discrimination and wrongful termination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major pet supply company Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., and Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., accusing them of violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various New York state laws.

May 5, 2025

Man sues Long Island dealership and finance firm over alleged auto loan fraud

A Long Island man has accused a local car dealership and a finance company of deceptive practices in what he claims was a fraudulent automobile purchase.

May 5, 2025

GEICO sues New York pharmacies and individuals over alleged $2.5 million insurance fraud

Major insurance company GEICO has filed a lawsuit against several entities and individuals for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale insurance fraud scheme.

May 5, 2025

Target faces lawsuit over artificial preservative in “all-natural” pasta sauce

A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against the Target Corporation, alleging that the retail giant misled consumers by labeling its Good & Gather pasta sauces as containing "No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives," despite the presence of citric acid, an artificial preservative.

May 5, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - The Braves are Back?

The Atlanta Braves season seems to be spiraling downward and Braves fans are getting nervous, but they keep pointing to hope on the horizon.

May 5, 2025

It's a Breeze to get to 300

Brianna Henke has hit a milestone and has done so in impressive fashion.

May 5, 2025

The Ducks Welcome Special Singers

This weekend the Long Island Ducks had a group of special guests on the field when the Albert G. Prodell Middle School chorus performed the National Anthem before the game.

May 4, 2025

DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”

Medical aid in dying bill is a “grave mistake” according to this legislator.

May 4, 2025

Police Searching for Driver Who Killed E-Bicyclist and Took Off

Aryan Saini, 20, of Central Islip, has been identified as the e-bike rider who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hauppauge Road in Commack

May 4, 2025

Murray Pushes to Save Business Owners from $6.2 Billion COVID Liability

Hochul urged to give business owners a break.

May 4, 2025

SBU Chorale showcases global freedom songs at Spring 2025 concert

The Stony Brook University (SBU) Chorale and Camerata Singers presented their Spring 2025 Concert at the Staller Center Reception Hall on May 5.

May 4, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department announces annual Memorial Day parade details

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that it will host its annual Memorial Day parade on May 26th.

May 4, 2025

NY man sues mortgage lenders over alleged foreclosure fraud and false claims

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FM Home Loans LLC, and AJ Partners Lending, accusing them of misconduct in handling his mortgage and foreclosure proceedings.

May 3, 2025

Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.

May 3, 2025

Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments

Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.

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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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.