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Supervisor Panico Provides Mastic-Shirley Update
Home Goods, Five Guys, and a new bank for Mastic-Shirley.
Stefanik Finds New Home in Her Old House
Women continue to take on leadership roles in the Trump Administration.
Making Showers Great Again in Under 13,000 Words
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed a pet peeve many Americans have when doing the simple daily task of taking a shower. The order called ‘Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads’ repeals the 13,000-word regulation defining ‘showerhead’.
Former Wildcat Erb is Lighting Up the Ivy's
Former Shoreham-Wading River girls' lacrosse star Catherine Erb is putting on a show in the Ivy Leagues and has just won the Ivy League Player of the Week.
Coach Megna Get to Win 100
This week William Floyd High School boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach Desmond Megna accomplished a goal that very few coaches can get to when he won his 100th career game.
400 Saves for Pat-Med Star
This week Patchogue-Medford's star goalie reached a milestone when she saved her 400th game in net.
Fired nurse sues Mercy Medical Center, alleging age bias, retaliation, and unsafe practices
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Medical Center and its parent organization, Catholic Health System of Long Island, Inc., accusing them of age discrimination, retaliation, and unlawful termination.
McCormick pushes for federal funding for Stony Brook University and Medicine priorities
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick visited Washington, D.C., on April 2 to meet with members of the New York congressional delegation and their senior staff.
University Orchestra to perform at Staller Center on April 29
The University Orchestra is scheduled to perform a concert on April 29 at the Staller Center for the Arts.
Dawson on Special Olympics NY polar plunge in Calverton: 'It's an amazing opportunity'
Special Olympics New York is preparing for its ninth annual Splish Splash Polar Plunge in Calverton on Saturday, April 26, inviting participants to take a dip in the cold waters to support local athletes.
William Floyd Elementary shows united effort against childhood cancer
Members of the William Floyd community recently gathered to support the St. Baldrick's Foundation by participating in the "Brave the Shave" event at William Floyd Elementary School.
State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address
The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.
NY Democrat Can’t See How Black People or Immigrants can be Republicans
Questionable Facebook post made by Onondaga County Legislator
House Democrats Stand Firm Against Citizen-Only Voting
The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on a largely party line vote.
William Floyd students excel at New York State Youth and Government conference
The William Floyd High School Youth and Government program recently achieved commendable success at the 89th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government conference in Albany.
Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status
Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.
William Floyd coach Desmond Megna celebrates his 100th career lacrosse win
William Floyd High School's boys’ varsity lacrosse team secured a significant milestone under the leadership of head coach Desmond Megna, who achieved his 100th career victory.
New businesses open in Stony Brook Village with supportive community leaders present
On April 11, 2025, Stony Brook Village in Farmingville, NY, witnessed three ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking the openings of new and expanding businesses on Main Street.
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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.
A True Inspiration Returns To Sachem
Sachem had a very special guest this summer when alum and University of Louisville women’s soccer coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes (Class of ’90) returned to the school to speak with the Sachem East and Sachem North girls’ soccer teams.
Axcess Baseball Holds Home Run Derby For a Cause
Last week Axcess Baseball held their 2025 Home Run Derby. When all was said and done the winner of the event was Ethan Saintjean. Saintjean is set to graduate from Half Hollow Hills West this year. During the derby competition he was able to smash seven home runs in the finals to take the crown.