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McMemory Lane Time: The Snack Wrap is So Back
Discontinued in 2016, McDonald’s teased the Snack Wrap’s official return over X this week: “0x.14.2015.”
Windmiller returns to Jones Beach Air Show: ‘The entire show is very high energy’
Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Jones Beach State Park this Memorial Day weekend for the return of the FourLeaf Air Show, featuring high-speed aerial performances by military and civilian pilots, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Long Island native David Windmiller.
Governor Hochul Wants to Give You $400 of Your Own Money
Governor Kathy Hochul is touting her $400 rebate back to New York taxpayers in her recent budget proposal.
Brooklyn man files lawsuit against NYPD alleging wrongful murder conviction led to 14-year imprisonment
A man has filed suit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging he was wrongfully prosecuted and imprisoned for 14 years for a murder he did not commit.
William Floyd community members receive SCOPE Education Services' 'Shining Stars' awards
Three William Floyd school community members – Gary Bretton, Teresa Jackson, and Lorraine Mentz – have been recognized by SCOPE Education Services as "Shining Stars" for the 2024-25 academic year.
Woman sues NYPD and city of New York over alleged police brutality and racial discrimination during Coney Island arrest
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging claims of police brutality and racial discrimination.
Stony Brook hospitals receive top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.
Research on kidney cell communication receives $2.76 million NIDDK grant
Preserving kidney health in patients with diabetes is a significant challenge due to the disease's potential complications over time. Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu, a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension at Stony...
Smithtown firefighters respond to residential blaze on Landing Avenue
At around 15:30, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Landing Avenue.
Stony Brook brings doctors back to school for local high school students
More than 50 physicians, residents, medical, and dental students from Stony Brook’s Renaissance School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine visited four high schools in Suffolk County, New York, on April 11 as part of Doctors Back to School Day.
Stony Brook unveils Alumni Wall to showcase journalism and communication successes
The School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) at Stony Brook University has unveiled a new Alumni Wall in its newsroom.
Stony Brook University faculty contribute to Climate Solutions Summit NYC on Governors Island
The inaugural Climate Solutions Summit NYC, hosted by The New York Climate Exchange, took place on Governors Island on April 23-24.
Sachem Dental Group establishes endodontics scholarship fund at Stony Brook University
Sachem Dental Group has partnered with the Stony Brook Foundation to establish the Sachem Dental Group Endodontics Scholarship Fund at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook opens 2025 Commencement season with Grad Day
Stony Brook University launched its 2025 Commencement season with Grad Day on April 16, attracting many students to the Staller Steps and the Charles B. Wang Center.
ESM Has Eight Scholar Athlete Teams
The winter sports season at Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School was certainly one to remember as all eight varsity teams were named Scholar-Athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
Condon Gets the Call to the Hall
Earlier this week iconic wrestling coach Joe Condon was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Brookhaven Town's amnesty program saves residents over $3 million in fines
Farmingville, NY — The Brookhaven Town Amnesty program, launched at the beginning of 2025, has achieved significant participation and success, according to Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Board.
William Floyd School District presents proposed 2025-26 budget with zero tax increase
The William Floyd School District has outlined details of the upcoming budget vote and trustee election set for May 20, 2025.
Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation
Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.
Hochul Spins Budget Deal, While Lawmakers Say "Not So Fast!"
Gov. Hochul jumps the gun on budget announcement, details yet to be released.
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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.
Men Rescued from Capsized Sailboat in Great South Bay
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from the Great South Bay.
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.