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Aug 28, 2025

Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program to streamline industry licensing of university-developed IP

Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, a new approach aimed at simplifying how industry partners can license intellectual property developed through applied...

Aug 28, 2025

Suffolk County launches first countywide drowning prevention action plan

Suffolk County has introduced its first comprehensive drowning prevention action plan in response to a significant increase in drownings, particularly among young children.

Aug 28, 2025

Santos Behind Bars Week 4: Pulls No Punches on Prison

Let me tell you something: I thought I’d seen government dysfunction before, but never at this level.

Aug 28, 2025

The Parking Lot Was Their Palette, Seniors Transform Spots into Personal Canvases at Eastport-South Manor

School year starts with a splash of color and creativity at Eastport-South Manor

Aug 28, 2025

Heroics in the Floodwaters: Chris Lyons and the Start of Cops Helping Cops

From the wrath of Hurricane Katrina came Cops Helping Cops

Aug 28, 2025

Enough is Enough: Teenage E-Biker Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina and detectives implore anyone who may hold information pertaining to the whereabouts of the Hawkins Ave hit-and-run driver contact the Fourth Squad hotline or Crime Stoppers.

Aug 28, 2025

Trader Joe’s Coming to Islandia 

Axonic Capital, Taconic Capital Advisors, Onyx Equities and Paul Amoruso of the Jericho-based Oxford and Simpson make up the 66-acre Islandia site’s ownership group.

Aug 28, 2025

Why Was Grandpa a Cowboy Fan? Gripping New Netflix Doc May Hold the Answer

In Jerry’s World of victory-petrified empire begetting marketing spectacle, football fields aren’t just venues. They are mass entertainment cathedrals where fellow OG defiants like Nike and Pepsi reign supreme.

Aug 28, 2025

Village of Hempstead sues companies over water contamination

The Village of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against several corporations, alleging responsibility for contaminating its water supply with hazardous chemicals. The defendants include Win-Holt Equipment Corp., Holtland LLC, and other companies accused of releasing toxic substances into the environment.

Aug 28, 2025

AYR sues contractors over alleged fraudulent real estate scheme

AYR International Limited and AYR Real Estate USA, LLC have filed a lawsuit against NYC Special Contractors Inc., DCD Construction, LLC, Igor Akopov, and Denis Portaev, alleging a fraudulent scheme that cost them millions. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of misappropriating funds from a real estate project in Brooklyn.

Aug 28, 2025

Former employee sues Compass Group alleging unpaid overtime

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major food service company, Compass Group USA, Inc., and its Senior Executive Chef, Stephan Mets-Hagopian, for failing to pay overtime wages as required by federal and state law.

Aug 28, 2025

Brookhaven ‘Dress for Success’ Hosting Free Career EDGE Job Readiness Series

The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division will present its first of back-to-back sessions of the free Career EDGE Job Readiness series.

Aug 28, 2025

Patchogue-Medford School District Puts Social Media Bullies on Notice

With the new school year about to get underway, the Patchogue-Medford Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education are laying down the law on how to engage with the District on social media.

Aug 28, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 23

2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 27, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Aug. 23

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 23.

Aug 27, 2025

Aschettino Chooses Her Next Stop

Rocky Point's own Taylor Aschettino has chosen her next stop in her career. Aschettino announced that she has committed to Division III Western Connecticut State University.

Aug 27, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes incoming class with weeklong orientation events

The Fall 2025 semester at Stony Brook University began with New Seawolf Welcome, a week of activities designed to help new students and their families get acquainted with campus life.

Aug 27, 2025

Kinney on Westhampton Beach Festival of Arts: 'It’s the biggest art show in the New York area'

The Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will return to the Great Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, featuring the work of nearly 100 contemporary artists from across the country.

Aug 27, 2025

William Floyd students attend inclusive concert as part of teen enrichment program

Students from William Floyd High School, including those in Ms.

Aug 27, 2025

Sentenced In Absentia: Salvadoran Hit-and-Runner Fled Brentwood Crash Site, Country

The El Salvador national was found guilty in absentia back in March of "Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting, Resulting in Serious Personal Injury."

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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

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.