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Jun 19, 2025

30 Stony Brook faculty honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards

Thirty faculty and staff members from Stony Brook University have been recognized with the 2024-2025 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

Jun 19, 2025

Tara L. Huston completes prestigious leadership fellowship

Stony Brook Surgery's Tara L. Huston, MD, has successfully completed the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship.

Jun 19, 2025

Suffolk County Resident Scammed Out of $40,000

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is once again reminding residents not to fall victim to scams and especially scams involving law enforcement impersonation.

Jun 19, 2025

Stroman Enters Elite Territory With The Yaz Award

Jayden Stroman has won Suffolk County's 57th annual Carl Yastrzemski Award. The award recognizes the top player in Suffolk County.

Jun 19, 2025

Patchogue-Medford Students Inspire $60K Grant for High School Library Renovations

Civic class engagement leads to $60,000 library grant.

Jun 19, 2025

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Jun 19, 2025

Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'

The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.

Jun 19, 2025

Zicchinelli Is Suffolk's Best

Miller Place Panthers starting pitcher Ava Zicchinelli has been named the Suffolk County Pitcher of the Year.

Jun 19, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14.

Jun 18, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 18, 2025

Councilwoman Kesnig attends ribbon-cutting at Long Island Game Farm

Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Woodland Trail at the Long Island Game Farm.

Jun 18, 2025

William Floyd schools closed for Juneteenth observance

William Floyd schools will not be in session on Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth.

Jun 18, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull holds fifth grade moving-up ceremony

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 18, 2025.

Jun 18, 2025

William Floyd Elementary holds fifth grade moving-up ceremony

William Floyd Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 16.

Jun 18, 2025

Moriches Elementary celebrates fifth grade moving-up ceremony

Moriches Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 17, 2025.

Jun 18, 2025

Native American Guardian’s Association challenges New York school mascot regulation in federal court

The Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York State regulation that prohibits public schools from using Indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The complaint was brought against the New York State Board of Regents and its members.

Jun 18, 2025

Customer sues Empire Cadillac over alleged auto finance fraud

A customer has filed a lawsuit against MBLIC Motors LLC, doing business as Empire Cadillac, alleging fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with an automobile transaction.

Jun 18, 2025

Ridgewood property owners sue Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance over denied fire damage claim

Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (U.S. Branch), alleging breach of contract and bad faith denial of an insurance claim related to fire damage.

Jun 18, 2025

Hillside Hotel files lawsuit over alleged $5 million fraud judgment

Hillside Hotel LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to a $5 million default judgment against the company. The lawsuit names Gorayeb & Associates, PC, Christopher J. Gorayeb, Jonathan D. Moran, and others as defendants.

Jun 18, 2025

Matthew Zoll Memorial: "(He) …developed a Severe Form of Schizophrenia"

The departed Sound Beach resident who made headlines for killing his father was memoralized in a Christian mass ceremony on Saturday, June 14th, a day ahead of Father's Day.

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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.