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William Floyd High School has announced that the 2024-25 yearbooks are now available for pre-order. Interested parties can follow a provided link to order a yearbook, book a personalization ad, and access additional options.

Flood honors WWII survivor Erika Glus as Woman of Distinction

Assemblyman Ed Flood recently honored Erika Glus with an official Assembly Proclamation as part of his 2024 Women of Distinction event.

Lawmakers introduce bill addressing ongoing costs from September 11th attacks

On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), alongside co-leads Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04), and Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), introduced the Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act. This legislation aims to allow FEMA to reimburse state and city pension systems for losses in pension payments due to unanticipated deaths of first responders who participated in rescue and cleanup efforts following the attacks.

Simons STEM Scholars welcomes second cohort with enhanced preparation programs

Stony Brook University’s Simons STEM Scholars Program celebrated the induction of its second cohort (S2) of students this past May at the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute in New York City. In July, these students participated in a six-week Summer Bridge Program at Stony Brook designed to prepare them for their upcoming academic journey.

Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

William Floyd High School invites NHS applications for the 2024-25 academic year

The William Floyd High School Honor Society Colonial Chapter Charter #7567 is accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.

LaLota calls for accountability ahead of Cuomo's testimony on nursing home scandal

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has issued a statement ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s testimony at the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Experts discuss power system resilience amid rising severe weather events

In the aftermath of a severe rainstorm that flooded towns on Long Island and claimed at least two lives in Connecticut, a consortium of scientists, engineers, and utility representatives convened to discuss the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their impact on critical infrastructure. The meeting took place at New York’s Kennedy International Airport from August 21-22, 2024.

William Floyd High School's business academy highlighted on local radio

William Floyd High School Business Academy chairperson Ms. Jacqueline Giacalone was recently featured on “Spotlight on LI Schools,” the weekly LI News Radio program highlighting notable developments in Long Island’s schools. Ms. Giacalone discussed the various opportunities available to students at William Floyd High School's Business Academy, aimed at aiding their post-graduation journeys and lifelong endeavors.

First neutrinos detected at Fermilab short-baseline near detector

Scientists at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have detected the first neutrino interactions using the Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND). The SBND collaboration, which has been developing the detector for nearly a decade, successfully activated all subsystems after several months of preparation.

Brookhaven Animal Shelter featured in Oktoberfest event on September 28

On September 28, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be featured during Oktoberfest at the Millhouse Inn, located at 284 Mill Road in Yaphank. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Visitors can meet dogs available for adoption, obtain Matchmaker Forms, get volunteer information, and make donations to help care for the animals at the shelter. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, music, and more.

Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing

Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree. The sentence was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Suffolk County: Sept. 8-14

The following events are scheduled to take place in Suffolk County this week.

Town Clerk Kevin LaValle launches historical video series

Farmingville, NY – Town Clerk Kevin LaValle has announced the launch of his “Talking History with the Town Clerk” video series with a tour of the Davis Meeting House in Coram, the former clerk's office from the early days of the Town of Brookhaven. The video also includes comments from Town Historian Barbara Russell, who provides insight about the historic town landmark; Researcher Lynne Scofield and Interim President Suzanne Johnson from the Town of Brookhaven Davis Town Meeting House Historical Society.

Stony Brook updates clothing donation bins for greater transparency

Stony Brook University has introduced updated ‘Red Hot’ donation bins as part of its longstanding clothing recycling program. These new bins feature enhanced signage and messaging to clearly outline acceptable donations and explain the destination of the contributions. The initiative aims to increase transparency with scannable QR codes that direct users to the university's recycling website.

LaLota's bill aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to combat fentanyl crisis

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, announced that his legislation, H.R. 8663, the bipartisan Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, has passed the House of Representatives. This marks the sixth bill LaLota has successfully passed in the House, tying him for third place among the 74 freshmen members of the House of Representatives.

Stony Brook hosts national bootcamp on water acoustics research

Stony Brook Southampton recently hosted a bootcamp where students from across the country collaborated on underwater acoustics research. Students and professors conducted experiments to transmit, sense, and measure various underwater acoustic signals. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) organized the week-long event with Professor Joseph Warren from the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Professor Grant Deane from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

Brookhaven to host annual Country Fair at historic Longwood Estate

The Town of Brookhaven will host its annual Country Fair on September 21 and 22, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge. The event will feature historical re-enactments, demonstrations, food, entertainment by the Ed Travers Band, craft vendors, children's activities, a Tesla Museum exhibit, a dog show, a vintage apron show, and house museum tours. Admission is $5 per person with children under 12 admitted free and receiving a "Passport to the Past." Parking is free with a complimentary shuttle service from Longwood Junior High School. Leashed and...

Riverhead man indicted for shooting into Hampton Bays residence