The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Moriches Elementary School recently acknowledged its students in grades K-5 who participated in the voluntary summer reading program. The celebration included extra playground time, certificates, and ice pops for the young readers.
Suffolk County authorities have announced the arrest and arraignment of three men from New York City, accused of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in various locations across Suffolk County. The individuals involved are Jose Deleon, 37, from Brooklyn; Oliver Morocho, 21; and Albert Espinal, 23, both from Queens. They face charges including Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree.
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) College Excellence Program and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Rep. Nick LaLota, a Navy veteran representing Suffolk County, organized a Veterans Roundtable at the Rocky Point VFW. The event brought together key stakeholders and experts to address issues affecting Long Island's veteran community.
This afternoon, shortly before the dismissal at a local high school, a student was taken to an administrator's office on suspicion of vaping. During a search using a metal detecting wand, it was found that the student had a handgun. The weapon was confiscated, and the police were promptly informed. The case has been handed over to law enforcement for further investigation. The student will face proceedings through the criminal justice system. Alongside any legal charges, the student will also encounter significant repercussions as per the school district's code of conduct.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Robert Mauro, a 40-year-old resident of Miller Place, pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a Patchogue woman and the fentanyl poisoning of an infant. Mauro admitted to Manslaughter in the Second Degree for causing the death of a 31-year-old woman and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance after selling fentanyl to James Carr, resulting in serious injuries to Carr's infant.
Detrich Emanuel, a 31-year-old man, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with an additional five years of post-release supervision for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino on New Year’s Eve in 2023. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree made in August 2024.
The Renewable Energy/STEM Center at Suffolk County Community College has been recognized for its sustainable architecture by the 2024 Global Future Design Awards. The center, a 24,000-square-foot facility, is designed to maximize natural light and sustainability. It features photovoltaic panels on the roof, insulating berms, geothermal wells, and a central demonstration garden. These elements support its role as a teaching facility for renewable energy systems and sustainability principles.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Ryszard Murawski, 44, from Lindenhurst, has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison. Murawski pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for the fatal stabbing of his wife, Wioleta Murawski, in January.
Researchers from 14 institutions have collaborated through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) to address the challenges of scaling quantum computing. This effort resulted in the creation of the ARQUIN framework, a system designed to simulate large-scale distributed quantum computers as distinct layers. Their findings were published in ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing.
Twenty-eight students from William Floyd High School have been chosen to perform at the New York State Council of Administrators for Music Education (NYSCAME) All-County Music Festival. This event, scheduled for next month, honors junior and senior student-musicians who have shown exceptional skills in their musical pursuits.