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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.
Stony Brook University receives grant for faculty community focused on AI ethics
A team at Stony Brook University has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the State University of New York’s Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) program.
Stony Brook professor examines economics behind growing U.S. immigrant detention system
Nancy Hiemstra, an associate professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook University, has released a new book examining the economic drivers behind the U.S. immigration detention system.
Adventureland’s Helping Hands endows pediatric dentistry scholarship at Stony Brook
Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation has created an endowed scholarship for residents in the pediatric dentistry program at the School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook names Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Goldsmith
Jennifer Almquist has been appointed chief of staff to Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith, with her tenure beginning on August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Almquist named chief of staff for Stony Brook University president
Stony Brook University has appointed Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Andrea Goldsmith, effective August 18, 2025.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
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. 9.
Stony Brook President Goldsmith helps new students during move-in day
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith participated in the annual move-in day, assisting first-year students as they settled into campus housing on August 18.
Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
William Floyd School District holds annual summer enrichment program for student musicians
The William Floyd School District Music Department recently completed its annual Summer Music Enrichment Program.
William Floyd School District sets first day of school and announces free meal program
The William Floyd School District has announced that the first day of classes for students in grades K-12 will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 9
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 Aug. 9.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Aug. 9
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 9
1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Stony Brook researchers tag sharks off Fire Island to study local populations
Researchers from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently conducted a shark tagging expedition in the New York Bight, off the coast of Fire Island.
Killer Films marks 30 years with retrospective at Metrograph curated by Christine Vachon
Killer Films is marking its 30th anniversary with a retrospective at Metrograph, an independent movie theater in New York City.
Stony Brook hosts summer camp supporting young people who stutter
A week-long camp at Stony Brook Southampton brought together children and teens who stutter, offering them a supportive environment to embrace their voices and build confidence.
William Floyd High School senior receives violin scholarship from Murphy’s Music
William Floyd High School senior Kaelyn Green has been named a recipient of the Bob Murphy Violin Shop scholarship.
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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.