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May 2, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses services and senior scams at local meeting

On April 29, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle addressed the Centereach Senior Club during their monthly meeting at the New Village Recreation Center.

May 2, 2025

William Floyd music concert raises $4,500 for student scholarships

The William Floyd School District Music Department recently held its 42nd annual faculty scholarship concert.

May 2, 2025

Brookhaven officials visit Maryhaven center to support vocational programs

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley recently visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) located in Yaphank.

May 2, 2025

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority

Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.

May 2, 2025

The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night

The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.

May 2, 2025

The Dragons Add Another Suffolk Coach

The New York Dragons have hired another Long Island icon to their coaching staff.

May 2, 2025

Woman sues Nassau County judge over handling of husband’s felony charges

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Nassau County judge, alleging judicial misconduct and constitutional violations that she claims derailed her partner’s legal case and upended their lives.

May 2, 2025

Venture capital firm founder sues former associates over alleged takeover attempt

A high-stakes legal battle unfolds as Jie Chen and his Celtic House Entities accuse former associates Chao Wang, Yelai Liu, and Mingyang Yu of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to seize control over their successful venture capital firm.

May 2, 2025

Legislator Blasts Albany Gridlock as State Budget Delay Drags Into Fifth Week

Legislator vents spleen over late state budget.

May 2, 2025

Marathoner Eva Casale begins ninth annual mission honoring veterans

Farmingville, NY - Ultra-marathoner Eva Casale is set to embark on her ninth annual mission to honor veterans.

May 2, 2025

Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs

Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”

May 2, 2025

Future Considerations: Career Day For ESM Sophomores, College Decision Day for Seniors

Assistant Principal Shelia Dempsey and teacher Alexis Duggan organized the event that they say gets underclassmen thinking about the long-term value of their education.

May 2, 2025

Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival

Long Islanders enjoy a blaze of blooms at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival in Manorville.

May 2, 2025

Assisted Suicide Bill Passes New York Assembly, Heads to Senate

The New York State Assembly passed an Assisted Suicide bill (A136/S138) that amends the state’s public health law to allow a terminally ill adult with a prognosis of six months or less to be prescribed a medication that would cause death.

May 2, 2025

Woman sues Suffolk County over gun license suspension tied to husband’s criminal record

Christine M. Weber has filed a lawsuit against Suffolk County and several officials alleging unconstitutional enforcement of a firearm policy that restricts gun ownership based on household members' legal status.

May 1, 2025

Women Sharing Art president on May exhibit: 'Beautiful assortment of artwork'

A new art exhibit featuring work by Long Island women artists—including mosaics, photography, oil paintings, glasswork and sculpture—is on display throughout May at the BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville.

May 1, 2025

William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award

William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.

May 1, 2025

Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit

The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.

May 1, 2025

Beema Boy Busted: Bay Shore Man Indicted for Alleged Auto Garage Drug-Running

Uriel Rose, 41, is accused of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

May 1, 2025

Punch-Drunk Huntington! Adam Sandler's First Drama Coming to Cinema Arts Centre

"Punch-Drunk Love" will screen at Long Island's go-to arthouse cinema on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for the public and $10 for CAC members.

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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

Men Rescued from Capsized Sailboat in Great South Bay

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from the Great South Bay.


Education

Long Island SCOPE Hosts Education Leaders

Long Island’s public school educational leaders attended SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting for school superintendents and newly elected Board of Education trustees.