Carol Gomes and Carolyn Santora, both from Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH), have been honored with the 2024 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The awards ceremony took place on September 18 at the Heritage Club in Bethpage, NY.
Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino and Dan Newhouse have raised concerns regarding China's advancements in biotechnology, specifically its impact on agriculture. They have addressed a letter to the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of Homeland Security at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter was also signed by Representatives Ken Calvert, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Brian Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Kiggans, Mike Lawler, Nancy Mace, Marc Molinaro, Joe Wilson, and Robert Wittman.
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of two paving projects in Ridge, New York.
On September 28, Supervisor Dan Panico attended the grand opening ribbon cutting of Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Miller Place. This new venue is located at 275 Route 25A, Suite 33, and marks the second location of the popular nightspot, with the first established in Patchogue in 2020.
Over the past year, students at John S. Hobart Elementary School and William Floyd Elementary School have welcomed Kopa, a three-year-old golden retriever and certified therapy dog. Kopa is owned by school psychologists Joshua Zelin (Hobart) and Lorie Zelin (WFE).
Leo Flores-Gracias, 26, from Huntington Station, has been sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal drunk driving crash. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing after Flores-Gracias pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and other related charges.
Stony Brook University has unveiled a new seven-foot-tall statue of its mascot, Wolfie, on the Academic Mall. The event took place on September 26 and was attended by Interim President Richard McCormick, the Spirit of Stony Brook Band, and Wolfie himself.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Vinyl flooring has evolved significantly since its introduction in 1933. Once seen as a low-cost alternative to linoleum, sheet vinyl is now favored by many homeowners for its affordability, durability, and variety of styles. Moreover, it is relatively easy to install, making it an attractive option for DIY enthusiasts.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Reps. Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), both Navy veterans, have introduced the Gold Star Children Education Act, a bicameral and bipartisan bill aimed at supporting children of Armed Forces members who died while serving on active duty. This legislation would make these dependents eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) have advanced their bipartisan DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act through the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer paid cybersecurity internships to students in secondary and technical schools, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate institutions. Additionally, it mandates that DHS provide an annual report to Congress detailing the number of participants, job duties, supporting agencies, outreach efforts, and...