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Aug 4, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith, PhD, began her role as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 4, 2025

William Floyd School District updates kindergarten screening process for 2025-26

Most incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year at William Floyd School District have already completed their required screenings, either during Pre-K or in June.

Aug 4, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending July 26

1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Aug 3, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk discusses senior services at Mt. Sinai Senior Club meeting

LaValle stated, "Thank you to the members of the Mt. Sinai Senior Club for having me. I enjoyed answering questions about the services we provide and the projects I’m working on to enhance those services.”

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook leaders recognized among City & State’s inaugural Long Island Trailblazers

Stony Brook University Associate Vice President for Government Relations Carl Mills III and Stony Brook Council Member Linda Armyn have been named to City & State’s inaugural Long Island Trailblazers list.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook’s Pi Sigma Alpha wins best chapter award for third consecutive year

Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha has received the Best Chapter Award for the third consecutive year.

Aug 3, 2025

SUNY launches centralized website with resources for veterans at all campuses

Active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are enrolled in or considering any State University of New York (SUNY) institution, including Stony Brook University, now have access to a new online resource at suny.edu/military.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook’s summer transition program supports incoming students with disabilities

Stony Brook University recently hosted its third annual Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC) Summer Transition Program, designed to help incoming students with disabilities adjust to college life.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook launches new supercomputer cluster aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research

Stony Brook University has launched a new high-performance computing cluster, NVwulf, to support artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-intensive scientific research.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival marks 30 years with record attendance and global entries

The 30th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival concluded on July 26, marking three decades of independent filmmaking.

Aug 1, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending July 26

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 3 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26.

Jul 31, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending July 26

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26.

Jul 31, 2025

Alumni gather at golf classic to fund scholarships for Stony Brook students

For over 20 years, the Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic has played a vital role in supporting more than 400 Stony Brook students.

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook receives dual state designation as advanced tech centers

Two research centers at Stony Brook University have been designated as Centers for Advanced Technology (CATs) by New York State.

Jul 31, 2025

Patricia Wright receives lifetime achievement award from International Primatological Society

Stony Brook University Distinguished Service Professor Patricia Wright has been selected for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Primatological Society (IPS).

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook professor receives lifetime achievement award from International Primatological Society

Stony Brook University Distinguished Service Professor Patricia Wright has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Primatological Society (IPS).

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook launches academy for future STEMM leaders

Stony Brook University and the State University of New York (SUNY) have announced the launch of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy.

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook scientists challenge negative perceptions of sharks through research

When the movie Jaws was released in 1975, it instilled a widespread fear of sharks, portraying them as dangerous predators.

Jul 31, 2025

Janet Hyunju Clarke named 2025 Library Journal 'Mover and Shaker

Janet Hyunju Clarke has been recognized for her dedication to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Stony Brook University.

Jul 31, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending July 26

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending July 26.

Daily Feed

Education

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.


Local

Mastic Fire Department marks 100 years with Centennial Parade

The South Shore Press was there for the Mastic Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary celebration.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: ABC cans heartless hack Kimmel

Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. Kimmel spewed vile lies. ABC had every right to can him. They were right to do it.