Suffolk Reporter

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released a statement ahead of Labor Day 2024, emphasizing the critical role of union workers in Suffolk County.

Fatal overdose leads police to arrest eight suspects for drugs and guns

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals accused of narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island’s North Fork. The investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.

Alumni share career insights with Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology students

For student employees in Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.

Rep. LaLota urges FEMA support for flood victims in Suffolk

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, has urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend its support to include Individual Assistance for victims of recent flooding and severe weather in Suffolk County. In a letter addressed to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, LaLota emphasized the need for additional federal resources to aid Long Islanders in their recovery efforts.

Eight arrested following investigation into fatal overdose leading to drug trafficking bust

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals accused of narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island’s North Fork. The investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.

Stony Brook Medicine receives national recognition for stroke and cardiac care

Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke focus areas. This year marks the 14th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010-2024) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) (2014-2024) to receive the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. For the 6th consecutive year, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award....

Stony Brook Medicine honored again for stroke and heart failure excellence

Stony Brook Medicine has been acknowledged by the American Heart Association for its dedication to high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award for 14 consecutive years, while Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) has achieved this recognition for 11 consecutive years. Additionally, SBUH earned the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth year in a row.

New HR professional Racine Topaloglu joins Stony Brook University

Racine Topaloglu, a German-born professional with extensive experience in the tourism industry across Europe, has joined Stony Brook University. Since starting her role in January 2024, Topaloglu has been utilizing her human resources expertise and collaborative nature to contribute to the university's dynamic environment.

Two individuals indicted for gun trafficking after long-term investigation

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Caciem Kruer, 26, of Farmingville, and Abdul Muhammad, 23, of Bay Shore, have been charged in a 39-count indictment following a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Suffolk County Police Department into an alleged gun-trafficking operation run by purported gang members in Suffolk County.

Gary Halada named finalist for prestigious mentoring award

Associate Professor Gary Halada is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). This award honors those who have made significant contributions to mentoring within the STEM field.

Officials request health study on PFAS impact at Calverton Grumman site

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has spearheaded a call for the New York Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive health study for the Calverton community. The initiative, supported by state and local officials, aims to address potential health risks associated with PFAS contamination at the Calverton Grumman site.

Rep. LaLota introduces bill aimed at preventing Medicaid cuts

In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University’s Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments.

William Floyd High School celebrates summer school graduation for Class of 2024

On Monday, August 26, William Floyd High School celebrated 30 seniors who became the newest alumni as members of the Class of 2024. Graduates gathered in the high school auditorium with family, friends, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Board of Education to mark this milestone achievement.

Stony Brook's Eta Theta wins best chapter award from Pi Sigma Alpha again

For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, has received a Best Chapter Award.

Emergency repair program launched for storm-affected New York homeowners

Following the recent storm that devastated many in the region, local, county, and state officials are collaborating to provide necessary assistance to residents and businesses. Updates will be posted on this site to inform everyone about available aid.

Suffolk County Legislature members say they 'had no choice' to redirect legal ad contract to paper owned by GOP official

By Nicholas Malfitano | Aug 27, 2024

A brewing controversy on Long Island remains ongoing, after the South Shore Press accused the Suffolk County Legislature of improperly voting to nullify a six-figure contract with it to provide the County’s legal advertising–and instead, redirecting that contract and the hundreds of thousands of dollars that came with it to a competing newspaper, owned by a prominent contributor to the local Republican Party.

Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

Brookhaven National Laboratory preserves historical archives through digitization initiative

In December 2019, after a rewarding 30 years at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory — including 22 in the Lab’s Media and Communications Office — Jane Koropsak retired.

Joseph Pierce named scholar in residence at Museum of Modern Art

Joseph M. Pierce, associate professor in Stony Brook University’s Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature and inaugural director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative, has been named one of the 2024-2025 Scholars in Residence at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Brookhaven Highway Department receives $910,000 state grant for Barton Culvert replacement