October 28, 2025 By Ava McKeown   SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.— On the heels of an Election District (ED) 20 meeting in Babylon and a rally at Suffolk Community College, Suffolk County educators are stepping up to “ Fix Tier 6 ,” a statewide campaign to reform New York’s pension system for newer teachers.   The movement, led by the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), has gained popularity as union leaders argue that the current system is unfair to educators hired on or after Apr

October 27, 2025 By Mia Verdi NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. – Grounded in authenticity and friendship, JAKE WAS HERE is releasing his new song “Van Halen” early this November. In an interview, Jake spoke about the importance of taking “creative risks” and to not “keep your art in a vault.”   On his creative process, he spoke about his understanding of how we all live separate, individual lives that are connected by universal experiences. Jake said, “I didn't create falling in love, and

October 28, 2025 By Maleena Dionisio, Farmingdale State College FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Social media is a part of everyone’s lives, no matter how old you are or your gender. It all doesn’t matter, since everyone has social media in the back of their pocket. But we aren’t going to talk about regular people, instead it's all about Farmingdale Students. Students already have a difficult time finding parking, getting to class on time, assignments being due a certain time, so does s

By Kevin McGeachy October 27 th , 2025   Suffolk County, N.Y.- Northwell Health announced earlier this month that they would be deploying Abridge’s ambient artificial intelligence  (AI) to all 28 of their hospitals in their system, citing to “improve clinical documentation of patient conversations” as per Kristin Myers. They join notable companies such as Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins , who have already deployed Abridge’s systems. Their goal is not only to improve documentatio

By: Michael O’Brien, Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY, October 27, 2025- At a small Division 3 baseball program such as Farmingdale State College, it is not typical for the program to be spearheaded by a ten year MLB veteran catcher who has seen it all in the world of baseball. Farmingdale State is not your typical  Division 3 baseball program. Keith Osik is the head coach of Farmingdale State, having a storied college career at LSU before having a decade-long Major

Sept. 29, 2025 By Kevin McGeachy New York - President Donald Trump on Sept. 16 established a Presidential Emergency Board to review a contract dispute between the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and five unions that represent a large portion of its workforce, temporarily barring strike action and sending the parties back to bargaining. The board exists because union leaders asked for federal help after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) failed to reach agreements w

Maria Chille  October 2, 2025 The Farmingdale State College Rams are very active and successful when it comes to athletics. Whether it be men's hockey, women's volleyball,  women's basketball, men's track and field, men's golf, name any athletic team at Farmingdale State and you’ll see just how active they are. The teams are continuously holding practices, work outs, and traveling to and from games. While that takes up a lot of the athlete's time, that's not all they do. Even

October 2, 2025 By Ava McKeown SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.—   The halls at Western Suffolk BOCES schools sound quieter this fall as a new statewide law pulls smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches out of students’ hands.   The change follows a state law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and approved by the Legislature that prohibits the use of any internet-enabled device by students during the school day on school grounds.   Western Suffolk BOCES created Policy 7316 to outline how the l

By: Gianna Oppedisano FARMINGDALE, N.Y., October 2nd, 2025 Farmingdale State College has revealed their newest initiative in bringing virtual reality technologies into their Mental Health and Wellness services. Starting this semester, students have accessibility to VR therapy ; further expanding the campus's treatment options for students battling stress, anxiety, and phobias.  The Campus Mental Health Service Director, Andrew Berger, emphasizes the program's ability to buil

Sept 29. 2025 By John DiFazio   SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. Now that summer has come to an end on long Island , Suffolk County residents are looking forward to any kind of fall activities that the county has to offer.  There are many festivals scheduled throughout the month of October that are dedicated to embracing the fall season as well as a wide variety of farms and orchards that offer activities like apple picking, pumpkin picking, and animal attractions for families to enjoy.

September 29, 2025 By Cal McCluskey  FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Farmingdale State College is a very big commuter school. Lots of people drive by car, either by themselves, or they get a ride from somebody else, get dropped off, and carpool.  Approximately 95% of students commute to campus, and the other 5% dorm. Students also take the bus or train to get to campus. Farmingdale has a transportation shuttle that gets people from the Farmingdale Train Station to campus and back to th

September 29, 2025 By Mia Verdi   ROSLYN, N.Y. – Sweet Harbor Coffee is set to open this week in the Village of Roslyn. The café is located at 1353 Old Northern Boulevard, next door to the historic Grist Mill.   Co-owners Alexis and Joe Jensen said on the shop’s Instagram story that they anticipate a soft opening this week, with a grand opening in the near future. The same post shared that they will be open Wednesdays through Sundays in the month of October, but did not speci

By: Gabriel Lizarazo Farmingdale, NY . September 30, 2025 -The Farmingdale State Men’s Golf team has made a promising start to its 2025...

September 29, 2025 By Brianna Quere Farmingdale, N.Y.- Route 110’s eye-catching amusement park, popular with many local families, has closed for the 2025 season and announced a “price freeze” that should continue into the 2026 season . As entertainment costs continue to rise elsewhere, this big announcement seems to bring local families relief that their ongoing summer traditions will remain possible for years to come.  The park has announced that all admission, season passes

By: Jessica Guarasci FARMINGDALE, N.Y., September 30, 2025 – There are several opportunities for students at Farmingdale State College to...

October 1st, 2025 By Bossuanny Macias Farmingdale, NY ; Farmingdale State College has now officially launched a new Masters in Nursing Administration online program making Farmingdale one of three schools on Long Island with a master's in nursing administration program; the other two schools are Long Island University and Molloy. However, what makes Farmingdale different from these two is its accessibility. Farmingdale is well known for its nursing program which is very com

September 25, 2025 By Shain Hanover  FARMINGDALE, N.Y.  - Food is a daily priority for most college students, it is no different at Farmingdale State College. Many students look for something quick to grab between classes, as they can choose snacks from vending machines located throughout campus. If they have more time, they can choose options such as the Campus Center Food Court, an all-you-can-eat dining hall called POPs, Starbucks, and Books ‘n Beans, the library cafe. Whi

October 19, 2025 By Maleena Dionisio Farmingdale N.Y. students have been working very hard for their classwork, assignments and even tests that they deserve a break, correct? The break for a week in the beginning of the semester was good, but sometimes too much work can make someone’s head feel like they are carrying 50 pounds of weight around. Luckily for students, there are many upcoming events for Farmingdale students in October and they would love it if you would come and

September 28, 2025 By Michael O'Brien FARMINGDALE, NY- The Ryder Cup is a biannual PGA golf tournament in which professional golfers from...

By Keira McCabe FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Farmingdale State College students have shared their thoughts and opinions on the campus athletic...