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Stony Brook awards travel grants to 22 faculty for global research presentations
Twenty-two faculty members from Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences have been awarded grants through the President’s Distinguished Travel Grants program.
Black And Latino Initiative builds community at Stony Brook University
The Black and Latino Initiative at Stony Brook University is a student-led mentorship and leadership program that aims to build a stronger sense of community and support for Black and Latino students.
Stony Brook partners on film screening during Climate Week NYC
A new documentary film screening will take place during Climate Week NYC, organized by The New York Climate Exchange in partnership with Stony Brook University and the Science Communication Lab/Wonder Collaborative.
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.
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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.
Luke LaRocca rewrites the record books
This past weekend was a historic one for Sachem football — and for all of Suffolk County — as junior quarterback Luke LaRocca, along with his receivers and offensive linemen, lit up the record books with an unforgettable performance.
Smithtown gymnastics defends their title
The Smithtown varsity gymnastics team are county champions once again. Competing at Hauppauge High School, Smithtown not only captured the county championship this weekend but did so in record-breaking fashion.