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Bay Shore man sentenced for stabbing former girlfriend during argument
Jorge Guevara, 49, of Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows a jury's June conviction for Attempted Assault in the First Degree and other charges related to an incident where he stabbed his former girlfriend in the neck with scissors.
Korean Institute Honors Professor Taejin Kim With James M. Lee Memorial Award
The United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) has selected Stony Brook University Professor Taejin Kim as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award. Professor Kim, a member of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will be honored for his exceptional leadership and contributions to chemical engineering.
Christopher Bishop receives Senior Berwick Prize from London Mathematical Society
State University of New York Distinguished Professor Christopher Bishop has been awarded the 2024 Senior Berwick Prize by the London Mathematical Society (LMS).
Suffolk County Community College Completes Innovative Summer Camps on Wind Energy
Suffolk County Community College has announced the successful completion of its recent Summer High School Offshore Wind Turbines course, aimed at introducing high school students to the growing field of wind energy. The college conducted two separate summer sessions, providing a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.
Arie Kaufman receives 2024 Test of Time Award
Arie Kaufman, a distinguished professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been honored with the SC24 Test of Time Award (TOTA) for supercomputing for his seminal 2004 paper, “GPU Cluster for High Performance Computing.”
Wang Center presents fall program celebrating Asian culture
The programs offered at the Charles B. Wang Center this fall are designed to provide unique experiences that highlight the beauty of Asian cultural heritage. They will educate and entertain while providing a glimpse into the vibrant traditions and innovative artistry that define Asian cultures.
Three WFHS Students Named Among Top 100 Football Players
Three student-athletes from William Floyd High School have been named among Newsday's top 100 football players for the upcoming fall season. Seniors Geo Alvarez, Derek Amato, and Aaron Fisher are recognized for their outstanding performances and are expected to make significant contributions in their final high school season.
Stony Brook University launches expanded artificial intelligence innovation institute
Stony Brook University is launching the AI Innovation Institute (AI3), an expansion of its Institute for AI-driven Discovery and Innovation, established in 2018. The new institute will report directly to the provost and aims to enhance the university's leadership in AI research and application.
Brookhaven scientist awarded Goldhaber Fellowship for clean energy research
Steve Farrell, a research associate at the Inner-Shell Spectroscopy (ISS) beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), has been selected as one of 2024’s Distinguished Goldhaber Fellows. These prestigious three-year fellowships are awarded to exceptional candidates who have demonstrated their expertise and talent as well as their drive to pursue independent research. At the end of their appointment, fellows are encouraged to apply for scientific staff positions at the Laboratory. Farrell aims to focus on projects related to clean, affordable energy...
Stony Brook Cancer Center to host informational event on cancer care
The Stony Brook Cancer Center will host the ‘Cancer Wise Café,’ a day dedicated to education and empowerment, on Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center.
Stony Brook receives historic documents detailing Fire Island preservation effort
Stony Brook University has been entrusted with a significant collection of documents detailing the grassroots campaign that led to the establishment of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS). This donation, made by the Barbash family, highlights efforts to halt Robert Moses' plan for a highway on Fire Island in the 1960s. Maurice Barbash and Irving Like were key figures in organizing the Citizen’s Committee for a Fire Island National Seashore, which played a crucial role in this environmental victory.
District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announces hiring of twenty assistant district attorneys for 2024
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the appointment of 20 new Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs). This class of ADAs will first undergo an intensive multi-week training program taught by members of the Appeals and Training Bureau before they begin their tenure in Suffolk County First District Court, where they will prosecute misdemeanor crimes, gaining investigative and trial experience.
Korean Institute honors professor Taejin Kim with James M. Lee Memorial Award
The United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) has selected Stony Brook University Professor Taejin Kim as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award. Professor Kim, a member of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will be honored for his exceptional leadership and contributions to chemical engineering.
Suffolk County Community College completes innovative summer camps on wind energy
Suffolk County Community College has announced the successful completion of its recent Summer High School Offshore Wind Turbines course, aimed at introducing high school students to the growing field of wind energy. The college conducted two separate summer sessions, providing a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.
Three WFHS students named among top 100 football players by Newsday
Three student-athletes from William Floyd High School have been named among Newsday's top 100 football players for the upcoming fall season. Seniors Geo Alvarez, Derek Amato, and Aaron Fisher are recognized for their outstanding performances and are expected to make significant contributions in their final high school season.
Consumer Sues Pixi, Inc. Cosmetics for Deceptive Claims Regarding Collagen
A recent class action lawsuit has been filed against a prominent cosmetics company, alleging deceptive marketing practices regarding its "Collagen" product line. The complaint, filed by Brian Kelly in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 12, 2024, accuses Pixi, Inc. of misleading consumers by falsely advertising that their products contain collagen.
Uniondale Union Free School District Accused of Racial Discrimination
A middle school student's mother has filed a lawsuit against a school district, alleging racial discrimination and harassment by a teacher. The complaint was filed by Krystal Moses on behalf of her daughter J.M., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 26, 2024, naming the Uniondale Union Free School District and several individuals as defendants.
Consumer sues Pixi, Inc. cosmetics for deceptive claims regarding collagen
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Pixi Inc., accusing it of falsely advertising its cosmetic products as containing collagen when they actually do not. Plaintiff Brian Kelly seeks compensatory damages among other forms of relief for himself and similarly affected consumers.
Uniondale Union Free School District accused of racial discrimination
A middle school student has filed a lawsuit against a New York school district alleging racial discrimination and harassment by a teacher during the last academic year. The complaint details multiple instances of derogatory remarks and unfair treatment based on race, prompting legal action seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Brentwood Man Indicted for Fleeing Fatal Crash Involving Motorcyclist
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Manuel Gomez, 46, of Brentwood, has been indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting and other related charges. Gomez is accused of operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges in New York State were suspended and subsequently leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of Andres Eloy Khammach La Cruz, 31, also from Brentwood.
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Empire Freight co-founder sues former partners for $10M, alleging embezzlement and racketeering
An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners, accusing them of orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud him and his company.
Sanders To New York Is Not Dead
In NFL circles April is the month for the NFL Draft, but that special day takes up more time in football fans minds before the actual selections begin.
Coach D Is the Champion of Diversity
Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored coach Darrell Sumpter this week for his impact that he had on the William Floyd community.