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Pamela Abshire named chair of electrical engineering at Stony Brook University
Pamela Abshire has been appointed chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with her term beginning on September 1, 2025.
Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4.
Tips offered for easing student anxiety during back-to-school season at Stony Brook
As students prepare to return to campus, many are experiencing a range of emotions from excitement to anxiety.
Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as Stony Brook University president
Stony Brook University welcomed its new president, Andrea Goldsmith, who began her tenure on campus last week.
Stony Brook professor joins international team studying probabilistic paths in quantum field theory
Stony Brook University Professor Nikita Nekrasov has been named a Principal Investigator in the newly launched Simons Collaboration on Probabilistic Paths to Quantum Field Theory.
Suffolk County Community College announces fall theatre season lineup
Suffolk County Community College has announced its Theatre Arts Program and Lively Arts Series schedule for the fall 2025 season.
Brookhaven schedules public hearings for Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road redevelopment
A series of public hearings will be held at the upcoming Brookhaven Town Board Meeting on August 28 to discuss the Neighborhood Road Redevelopment Project in Mastic Beach.
William Floyd schools adopt new policy limiting student device use starting September
Beginning in September, William Floyd School District will implement a new policy restricting the use of internet-enabled devices for all K-12 students.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending Aug. 16
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.
ShopRite Run the Farm event sets new record for participation and fundraising
The annual ShopRite Run the Farm event took place on August 16 at Bethel Hobbs Farm in Centereach, marking its 11th year.
William Floyd School District adopts new rules restricting student use of internet-enabled devices
The William Floyd School District has established a new policy that restricts students from using internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds.
Stony Brook professor joins global team advancing probabilistic approach to quantum field theory
Stony Brook University announced that Professor Nikita Nekrasov from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been named a Principal Investigator in the newly launched Simons Collaboration on Probabilistic Paths to Quantum Field Theory.
Brookhaven officials oversee demolition of vacant house in Mount Sinai
Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were present at 1 Sunken Valley Road in Mount Sinai as the Town of Brookhaven oversaw the demolition of a vacant property on August 19.
Town of Brookhaven offers free career readiness series for local women
The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services Division is launching the Career EDGE Job Readiness series this September, offering free career development support for unemployed and under-employed women.
Brookhaven receives seventh consecutive AAA credit rating from Moody's
The Town of Brookhaven has maintained its top-tier credit ratings, with both Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings assigning the municipality an AAA rating with a stable outlook.
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 16
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Aug. 16
2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
President Goldsmith addresses graduates at BNL internship closing ceremony
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith delivered the keynote address at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Summer Internship Closing Ceremony on August 7.
Stony Brook Medicine hosts cooking classes for children using rooftop farm produce
More than a dozen children participated in cooking and nutrition classes at Stony Brook Medicine, where they learned about healthy eating habits and how to prepare meals using fresh produce.
Afghan teens find opportunity through Stony Brook's Pre-College Summer Program
Two Afghan teenagers, Tabby Hooram and Fatima Rajaye, recently participated in Stony Brook University’s Pre-College Summer (PCS) program, gaining exposure to college-level coursework and campus life.
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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.
I surrender: Tame Impala’s “End of Summer” gives Cheap Trick
The psychedelic rocker behind “The Less I Know the Better” slows it down for something groovier—something dancier—on his first new track since 2020.
Santos in solitary – Greene calls for commutation
Greene says a seven-year sentence for such campaign-related matters for an individual with no prior criminal record extends far beyond what is warranted.