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Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 22, 2025

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.

Nov 21, 2025

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...

Nov 21, 2025

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.

Nov 21, 2025

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.

Nov 21, 2025

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.

Nov 21, 2025

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.

Nov 21, 2025

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.

Nov 21, 2025

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.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Nov 19, 2025

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.