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Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives
Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.
Stony Brook University's SBU Eats fosters community through unique hospitality initiatives
At Stony Brook University, dining services aim to provide more than just meals.
Stony Brook University honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony
Stony Brook University commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony held on November 11 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.
Stony Brook University hosts events for Native American Heritage Month
Stony Brook University is commemorating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous Peoples.
Documentary explores discovery of hidden rainforest in Madagascar
A newly discovered tropical rainforest in Madagascar is drawing global scientific attention.
Medford man pleads guilty after fatal crash leaves one dead
Dolores Mancialandaverde, a 28-year-old from Medford, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality and left another individual seriously injured.
Stony Brook PhD student receives prestigious DoD NDSEG Fellowship
Adebayo Braimah, a PhD student in computer science at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024.
Stony Brook hosts conference promoting inclusive opportunities for disabled individuals
The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility.
Stony Brook reveals winners of Shop Red T-shirt design contest
The Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) has announced the winners of the Shop Red T-Shirt Design Contest at Stony Brook University.
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 2
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Nov. 2
1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook’s 1974 club football team marks half-century milestone
Several players from Stony Brook University's 1974 club football team gathered on October 5 to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.
Coram woman charged with attempted murder after parking lot incident
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Philomena Mistretta, a 51-year-old resident of Coram.
William Floyd art teachers display works in annual faculty exhibit
Art teachers from the William Floyd School District recently gathered at the Sue Hersh Art Gallery in William Floyd High School to present their work.
Public meeting set for Mastic Beach road revitalization project
Farmingville, NY – On November 14, a public informational meeting will be held regarding the Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization Project.
Moriches Elementary School holds election-themed activity for students
As voters across the United States participated in the 2024 presidential and local elections, Moriches Elementary School engaged its students in a unique election of their own.
Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting host annual holiday toy drive
Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting will hold a live on-air holiday toy drive on December 13.
Subway restaurants accused of deceptive trade practices over misleading sandwich advertisements
Plaintiff Anna Tollison has filed a class action lawsuit against Subway Restaurants, Inc., Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, and Subway Franchisee Advertising Trust Fund Ltd. Filed on October 28, the complaint alleges that Subway engaged in deceptive trade practices by misleading customers about the amount of meat in their steak and cheese sandwiches.
Amazon sues digital retailers over alleged fraudulent sales scheme
Amazon.com Services LLC has filed a lawsuit against Digital Direct and More, Inc., Ari Cameo, and Shoshana Ostron, alleging involvement in a scheme that led to over $2 million in damages. Filed on October 31, the complaint accuses the defendants of assisting an individual in defrauding Amazon customers by advertising costly items that were not delivered.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Nov. 2
3 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform
Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.
Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven
On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.