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Hochul Defies Trump - Says DEI is Staying in New York Schools
President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders (EO) banning use of controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles in any part of the federal government and in any program that receives federal taxpayer funding.
Deadly Déjà Vu: Gilgo Murders Echo Black Coast Vanishings
South Shore reporter travels to New Zealand and uncovers a story eerily similar to the Gilgo murders.
Dive Club president on first film festival: 'Renowned divers from all over the country'
The Dive Club will host its first-ever film festival on Saturday, April 12, bringing together diving enthusiasts and renowned explorers for an evening celebrating the ocean’s wonders.
Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.
So It Goes: Upcoming Billy Joel HBO Doc to World-Premiere at Tribeca
The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre on June 4. The festival runs through June 15. Additional programming has yet to be announced.
NY Democrats Move to Stymie Police in the Pursuit of Racial Equity
A new law has been proposed that would prevent police from stopping drivers for a whole slew of basic safety issues.
Luke Zadrazil shares aviation journey with Tangier Smith Elementary students via Zoom
Third-grade students at Tangier Smith Elementary School received a virtual visit from Luke Zadrazil, a freshman at Averett University in Danville, Virginia.
Students at WFLC engage in 'The Masked Musician' activity for cross-curricular learning
Fifth-grade students at the William Floyd Learning Center (WFLC) took part in a unique and collaborative educational experience called "The Masked Musician," inspired by the popular TV show "The Masked Singer."
Brookhaven launches website for Vision Zero community engagement
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro has introduced a new website to involve the community in developing a Townwide Vision Zero Action Plan.
SBU counselors receive national grant for emotional regulation study
Emotional regulation poses a challenge for many individuals, particularly among college students.
Allyson Silver named among perioperative leaders in 2025 by Becker's Hospital Review
Allyson Silver, Assistant Vice President of Operations for Surgical Services at Stony Brook Medicine, has been recognized as one of Becker's Hospital Review's perioperative service leaders to know in 2025.
Stony Brook University conducts climate research for Long Island's coastal future
The climate research being conducted at Stony Brook University is shaping the future of Long Island's coastal communities.
Swagtron faces class action lawsuit alleging electric scooters pose fire hazards
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hoverton, LLC, doing business as Swagtron, alleging that its Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters pose serious fire and burn hazards due to faulty lithium-ion batteries.
Virtu Financial Executives accused of breach of fiduciary duty and client data misuse
A shareholder has taken legal action against several current and former officers and directors of Virtu Financial, Inc., including its CEO Douglas Cifu, alleging severe misconduct and breach of fiduciary duty.
Gilroy Pitches A Gem
Danny Gilroy led Center Moriches baseball over Pierson 8-0 on Tuesday night.
Former Met and Yankee Pitcher Dies Tragically
Former New York Yankee and New York Met pitcher Octavio Dotel has died in Dominic Republic, the country's government has confirmed.
Suffolk Police: 15-Year-Old Stabs Grandmother to Death
Suffolk County Police arrested a 15-year-old boy who they claim stabbed his mother and fatally stabbed his grandmother in Selden.
Encourage Kids to Pursue Building Trades
I don’t know how parents push their kids with a clear conscience to attend an Ivy League School, receive a useless gender studies degree, or take their Sanskrit diploma and get a job pouring specialty drinks at your local coffee shop, all the while going into a massive debt that you can never, ever pay back.
Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding
Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.
WFMS Mock Trial team competes at Long Island Mock Trial Tournament
The William Floyd Middle School Mock Trial team, under the guidance of advisors Paul Tolksdorf and Taylor Pierce, participated in the Western Suffolk BOCES Long Island Mock Trial Tournament at Suffolk County Community College.
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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.