The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook Medicine researchers have unveiled a potential new treatment strategy for diabetic kidney disease (DKD), the leading cause of chronic kidney disease globally. Their study, published in Nature Communications, focuses on cellular signaling between kidney cells and gene induction to prevent or slow DKD progression.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Brian Cordovano, a 50-year-old resident of Ronkonkoma, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2022 killings of Ian Saalfield and Robert Julian. Cordovano admitted guilt to two counts of Manslaughter in the First Degree, among other charges.
RIVERHEAD, NY - Representative Nick LaLota has announced the allocation of $1.25 million in federal funding for the Riverhead Public Water Main project. This funding aims to improve water quality for residents in Calverton and Manorville.
On October 5, the Town of Brookhaven Office of Women's Services and the Women’s Advisory Board organized the annual Women’s Conference at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville. The event focused on domestic violence, a pressing issue impacting many individuals in Brookhaven Town.
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo has called for stricter penalties for reckless driving following a "Street Takeover" on 25a at Miller Place Road, which resulted in one injury and delayed emergency response. The senator was joined by local officials in this call to action.
Students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently engaged in a STEM project under the guidance of Ms. Ashley Kilanowski. The second-grade class was involved in an engineering activity that required them to design and build their ideal school building using the six-step engineering design process: ask, imagine, plan, create, experiment, and improve.
The Scientific Data and Computing Center (SDCC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a significant milestone by storing over 300 petabytes of data. This achievement marks the largest tape archive in the U.S. for nuclear and particle physics experiments, according to Alexei Klimentov, a physicist at Brookhaven Lab.
Sue Hersh has been posthumously honored as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in 1948 in Miller Place, New York, Susan A. Hersh pursued her education at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson before attending Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. She later earned a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University.
Fire Prevention Day will be observed on October 20 this year. The Smithtown Fire Department invites families to participate in a day of fun and learning about fire safety. Activities are scheduled to take place along Elm Avenue near Main Street in Smithtown from noon until 3 p.m.
The William Floyd Alumni Association is preparing to honor educators at its 13th "Outstanding Educators" Award Dinner. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville.
Brian Heinz has been recognized as the William Floyd Alumni Association's Outstanding Educator for 2024. Heinz, a renowned author with 20 children's books to his name, is celebrated for his contributions to literature and education. His works span fiction and non-fiction, encompassing various genres from true-to-life narratives to humorous tales, often reflecting the natural world's grandeur. His dedication to authenticity in storytelling is evident as many of his titles are based on extensive location research.
The career path of Samuel Henriquez Jr. was initially straightforward, aimed at completing an associate’s degree, transferring to a four-year college for an engineering degree, and eventually becoming an engineer. This changed when he encountered a flyer at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York. The flyer advertised the Community College Internships (CCI) program offered by the Department of Energy's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.
Frank LaBianca has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1936 to Anna and Nunzio, LaBianca attended the New York School of Printing before obtaining his teaching degree from SUNY Oswego.
On October 3, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle brought his "Mobile Office" to the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in East Setauket. This initiative aims to facilitate residents' access to the Town Clerk, allowing them to ask questions and obtain information about the Town of Brookhaven.
Barbara McAdam has been recognized as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey in education began when she moved from Ozone Park, Queens, to Brentwood in 1959. As a student in the Brentwood School District, she was encouraged by her teachers to develop her talents in music, language, and writing.
Debra Flynn has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey into teaching began in second grade, inspired by her teacher Sister Bridget Marie. After graduating from SUNY Oneonta in 1981 with a degree in elementary education, Flynn was hired at John S. Hobart Elementary School.