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Gas leak prompts emergency response at William Floyd High School

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

The full network, including internet and phones, is now back online. All is set for school to resume as normal tomorrow morning.

Family & kids events this September in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Suffolk County this month.

Entertainment events this September in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Suffolk County this month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Suffolk County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in August

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Suffolk County that received an FDA inspection in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Entertainment events this weekend in Suffolk County: Friday, Aug. 30 - Sunday, Sept. 1

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Suffolk County this weekend.

Local Government Meeting today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

Suffolk County City Council Meeting starting at 4:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 24

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Suffolk Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

These former Suffolk Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 24

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

Raw George: Unfiltered Santos slams pay to play in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

Legal Newsline earlier this month kicked off an in-depth and on-going investigative reporting series on political corruption within the Suffolk County Republican Party concerning influence over a lucrative contract for newspaper legal advertisements.

NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations recently met at the school to make the donation.

Alum brings journalism experience into award-winning documentary

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Burton Rocks ’94, who endured severe childhood asthma, spent much of his school years in hospitals, including Stony Brook. During these solitary hours, he found a way to interact with his heroes and eventually produced an award-winning documentary nearly 40 years later.

Stony Brook University leaders meet with federal agencies on research initiatives

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college’s groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, DOE’s Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for...

School bus driver indicted on charges related to child sex abuse material

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Mayrhofer is accused of downloading images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploading them to his cloud storage account.

Stony Brook University welcomes students with week-long festivities

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and various other activities greeted students returning to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became lively with events stretching from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.

Seawolves football home opener features celebrations for fans

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves face off against the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium. This game marks Head Coach Billy Cosh’s first season leading the team.

Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges. Legros is accused of shooting a male twice in the parking lot of Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia, resulting in serious physical injuries to the victim.