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William Floyd School District opens comment period for 2024-25 safety plan
The William Floyd School District has announced the availability of its Districtwide Safety Plan and Emergency Remote Instruction Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative, mandated by the Project SAVE Law (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education: Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.17), aims to ensure the safety, health, and security of students, faculty, and staff.
Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup
Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season
Colvin Center hosts visiting scholars from Indonesia West Bank
For the third year in a row, the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will host two visiting fellows. The visitors are part of an international program designed to strengthen fellows’ media, communications, and leadership skills in their home countries.
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act introduced by SBU and Rep. LaLota
In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University's Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals' Medicaid payments.
William Floyd High School celebrates summer graduation for class of 2024
On Monday, August 26, William Floyd High School celebrated 30 seniors who became the newest William Floyd alumni as members of the Class of 2024. Graduates gathered in the high school auditorium with family, friends, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Board of Education to celebrate this milestone achievement.
Stony Brook University's Eta Theta wins best chapter award from Pi Sigma Alpha
For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University's Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award.
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act introduced by SBU and Rep. LaLota
In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University’s Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments.
William Floyd High School celebrates summer graduation for class of 2024
On Monday, August 26, William Floyd High School celebrated 30 seniors who became the newest William Floyd alumni as members of the Class of 2024. Graduates gathered in the high school auditorium with family, friends, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Board of Education to celebrate this milestone achievement.
Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta wins best chapter award from Pi Sigma Alpha
For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award.
LaValle Swears in Sound Beach Civic Association Officers
According to a Town of Brookhaven news release, officers of the SBCA include trustees Patty Blasberg and Joan Russo, secretary Charlotte Karp-Fritts, President Bea Ruberto, Vice President Vera Ronning, Treasurer Brooke Ann Moss, and membership chair Patrice Perreca.
Technology services company faces class action lawsuit following major data breach
A recent court filing has brought to light a significant data breach that has left thousands of individuals at risk of identity theft and financial losses. On August 15, 2024, Frederick Conaway filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against CSC ServiceWorks, Inc., alleging gross negligence in safeguarding personal information.
Recruitment firm sues real estate giant Zillow for financial losses and more
A New York-based corporation has filed a lawsuit against a major real estate company alleging significant financial harm due to misrepresentations and predatory actions. Nitka, Inc. filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 14, 2024, against Zillow, Inc.
Recruitment firm sues real estate giant Zillow for financial losses and more
A recruitment firm has filed a lawsuit against a major real estate company alleging financial harm due to broken promises regarding an international staffing project. The plaintiff seeks over $1 million in compensatory damages plus additional special damages.
Technology services company faces class action lawsuit following major data breach
Frederick Conaway has filed a class action lawsuit against CSC ServiceWorks following a significant data breach affecting over 35,000 individuals' sensitive personal information. The lawsuit seeks damages and improved security measures from CSC ServiceWorks due to their alleged negligence in protecting customer data.
Detrich Emanuel pleads guilty to manslaughter for New Year's Eve fatal shooting
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Detrich Emanuel, 31, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino, 40, on New Year's Eve in 2023.
Detrich Emanuel pleads guilty to manslaughter for New Year's Eve fatal shooting
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Detrich Emanuel, 31, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino, 40, on New Year’s Eve in 2023.
International team maps genome for 47 Lyme disease strains
After years of research, an international team of scientists has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The work paves the way toward more accurate diagnostic tests and targeted treatment against the many strains of Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, which remains the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States and Europe. The team’s findings are published in the journal mBio.
Melville Library enhances aesthetics with student-created sculptures
Student artist Sy Lee has unveiled his ‘Water Droplet’ sculpture, the newest installation in the Melville Library’s North Reading Room. The library, known for study and research, is also becoming a venue for inspirational art through installations created by student artists and facilitated by the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC).
Jian Li awarded NSF Early CAREER award for wireless edge cloud research
Assistant Professor Jian Li from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science has earned a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early CAREER award for his project, “CAREER: Structured Learning and Optimization for Efficient Management in the Wireless Edge Cloud: Theory and Algorithms.”
Stony Brook University continues 23-year tradition of turning tree debris into campus mulch
Stony Brook University, the largest public university in New York by area, has continued its 23-year tradition of turning tree debris into mulch for campus beautification. The 1,454-acre campus includes thousands of trees that produce tons of downed limbs from storms and scheduled pruning.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Stony Brook Ronald McDonald House seeking designers
Interior designers can now donate their services as part of the development of the Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Applications to participate in Stony Brook’s build for a great cause are due by Nov. 30th.
Omaha coming to Huntington, courtesy of IRL Movie Club
Tickets for the October 12 screening are $18 for the general public and $11 for CAC members. IRL members will only have to pay $5.