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Stony Brook Southampton launches community garden with state grant support
FoodLab at Stony Brook Southampton is starting a new Community Garden this spring, aiming to provide a space where students and local residents can grow food and foster community ties.
Graduate education explores challenges posed by artificial intelligence in scientific research
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing scientific research, prompting discussions about its impact on graduate education.
William Floyd High School sets cap and gown ordering dates for graduating seniors
William Floyd High School has announced the schedule for seniors to order their graduation caps, gowns, and tassels for the upcoming commencement ceremony on June 27, 2026.
Stony Brook University tests humanoid caregiving robot from DL-RL
A humanoid robot valued at $80,000 has joined Stony Brook University for a temporary stay until July.
Stony Brook hosts SUNY Council on International Education fall meeting
For the first time, Stony Brook University has hosted the fall meeting of the SUNY Council on International Education (CIE) on its campus.
Researcher discusses advances in spatial biology for cancer prediction at Stony Brook seminar
Alex Xu, an assistant professor of bioengineering at the University of Maryland and former project scientist at Cedars-Sinai, spoke at a recent biomedical engineering seminar at Stony Brook University’s Javits Center.
Stony Brook hosts Human Library event to foster dialogue on stereotypes
On November 19, Stony Brook University will host its third annual Human Library event, aiming to address stereotypes and prejudice through open dialogue.
John S. Hobart Elementary holds events for Bullying Awareness Month
John S. Hobart Elementary School marked Bullying Awareness Month in October with a series of schoolwide events focused on promoting kindness and discouraging bullying among students.
Stony Brook University receives $6.3 million navy grant for resilient energy research
Stony Brook University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell have been awarded a $6.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research to develop technologies aimed at increasing energy resilience for naval...
William Floyd High School celebrates diversity at annual World Showcase
William Floyd High School recently held the William Floyd World Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the cultural diversity present in the school district.
Stony Brook hosts symposium honoring scholarship on Asian multilingualism
Faculty, students, and community members attended a lecture at Stony Brook University delivered by Kingsley Bolton, professor emeritus at the University of Stockholm and an expert on world Englishes.
William Floyd High School robotics team’s t-shirt cannon featured in Newsday
The William Floyd High School Robotics Team 287 has been highlighted in Newsday for its t-shirt cannon robot, which is used to entertain crowds at home football games and other school sports events.
Stony Brook Medicine introduces PTSD prevention program for first responders
First responders are regularly exposed to dangerous and traumatic events, which can impact their mental health both in the short and long term.
Stony Brook hosts inaugural Wolf Den event focused on AI's role in entrepreneurship
Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation (OR&I) recently hosted its first Wolf Den event, aimed at fostering collaboration among investors, researchers, startup founders, and business leaders in the Long Island region.
Stony Brook Medicine launches training program to prevent PTSD among emergency responders
Stony Brook Medicine will lead a new program aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency responders.
William Floyd School District honors veterans with student-led activities
Schools in the William Floyd School District marked Veterans Day by organizing a range of activities and projects to honor military veterans.
Stony Brook Medicine launches large-scale PTSD prevention program for first responders
Stony Brook Medicine is leading a new initiative aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among first responders.
Planet Pooch Mobile faces legal action for alleged telemarketing violations
A class action lawsuit accuses Planet Pooch Mobile, Inc. of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending unsolicited telemarketing messages to numbers listed on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Polyloom Corporation sues nonprofit over claims about artificial turf safety
Polyloom Corporation of America has taken legal action against a nonprofit organization and several individuals, accusing them of disseminating false information about the safety and environmental impact of artificial turf.
Stony Brook University wins fourth gold medal at international iGEM synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has earned a gold medal at the 2025 iGEM Competition, marking its fourth overall win and second consecutive year taking the top honor.
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Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.