Aidan Steng
News InternAidan Steng is a news intern for the fall of 2025. He is a Senior at Stony Brook University's School of Communications and Journalism. He majors in journalism and minors in professional writing. In his free time, he enjoys playing and listening to music.
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A new report says Long Island schools are underfunded by $6.9 billion, with the greatest impact on districts serving students of color. Advocates blame an outdated state funding formula. -
Community members in Islip are up in arms about an upcoming contract renewal between the town government and ICE that allows the agency to use a local firing range for target practice. -
Accused Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann changed his plea to ”guilty” in Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday. -
Regular gas prices in the Long Island and Lower Connecticut regions have soared from an average of $2.90 to $3.90 over the past month, according to AAA Northeast. -
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week highlights the serious risks of disordered eating. Experts say nearly 100,000 Long Islanders may be affected, and stress that early screening, treatment and support can save lives. -
New York schools began the 2025–26 year under a new statewide cellphone ban. Districts report smoother days, more student interaction and ongoing debate over how the policy affects families. -
Around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the main barn at Wells Farm caught fire and burned down. While the barn next to it also caught fire, the structure of it was maintained. -
The wins mean Republicans retain control over the offices of County Executive, District Attorney, and Hempstead Town Supervisor -
Suffolk County residents experiencing a mental health crisis have new resources for help. -
The Suffolk County Police Department has announced the launch of its "Drones As First Responders" program. For the initiative, five human-operated drones have joined law enforcement to assist in dangerous situations.
