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Stony Brook University to honor Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for environmental leadership
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, will be honored with The Stony Brook Council University Medal on September 20 at Stony Brook Southampton.
Stony Brook’s SBU Eats expands sustainable dining with micro-farms and food recovery
SBU Eats, the dining services provider at Stony Brook University, has expanded its sustainability efforts through a series of programs focused on reducing waste and supporting local agriculture.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital sponsors San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons to honor first responders
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will serve as the Lead Gold Sponsor for the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons, scheduled for September 13 and 14 at Good Ground Road in Hampton Bays.
Stony Brook University unveils remodeled campus store with new name and expanded offerings
The Stony Brook University Campus Store has undergone a significant transformation, with a complete remodel and rebranding initiative led by the Auxiliary Services Association (ASA).
Stony Brook Medicine researchers secure nearly $700K for wound healing innovation
A research team from Stony Brook Medicine’s Department of Surgery, led by Research Associate Professor Gurtej Singh, has received two grants totaling $696,431 to advance their work on wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Stony Brook University unveils new dining options with SBU Eats updates
SBU Eats has introduced a series of updates to campus dining at Stony Brook University for the new semester.
Stony Brook researchers develop AI tool for earlier detection of consciousness after brain injury
A recent study led by Sima Mofakham, PhD, and Chuck Mikell, MD, from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, presents a new artificial intelligence tool that could change how clinicians assess consciousness in patients with...
Stony Brook University launches inaugural climate tech fellowship with eight innovators
Stony Brook University and The New York Climate Exchange have launched the inaugural Climate Tech Fellowship, selecting eight early-stage innovators for the program.
Brookhaven Town provides school supplies to over 1,600 children through INTERFACE program
Brookhaven Town’s annual Back to School Drive, organized by the Department of General Services’ Youth Bureau Division through its INTERFACE Program, provided backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,600 children in need this year.
Plaintiffs allege legal malpractice against former attorneys over missed deadlines
Zomongo.TV USA, Inc., Jeremy Ostrowski, and Jocelyne Hughes-Ostrowski have filed a $21 million legal malpractice lawsuit against Colonna Cohen Law, PLLC and attorney Ashlee Colonna Cohen.
Former USPS employee alleges discrimination by manager leading to assault
Junior Princivil, a former USPS Carrier Technician, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, the United States of America, Post Master Adela E. Livingston, and his manager Reginald Eshun, alleging racial discrimination and harassment that culminated in a physical assault.
Stony Brook hosts congressional staff to highlight impact of federal funding on research
Stony Brook University hosted staff from the offices of Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Representative Nick LaLota, and Representative Laura Gillen for its first annual Congressional Staff Visit Day on August 21.
Suffolk County Community College announces annual visual art faculty exhibition for fall 2025
Suffolk County Community College will host its Annual Visual Art Faculty Exhibition at the Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood from September 17 to October 24, 2025.
William Floyd girls' volleyball prepares for 2025 season after missing playoffs
The William Floyd girls’ varsity volleyball team is preparing for the 2025 fall season with renewed focus, following a previous year in which they did not reach their playoff objective.
NYC resident sues city, police officers over alleged excessive force during bike ride
A New York City man has filed a lawsuit accusing NYPD officers of excessive force and false arrest during what was supposed to be a routine bike ride.
GEICO sues medical supply firm, alleges $620K fraud scheme involving no-fault claims
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its subsidiaries have filed a lawsuit against a New York medical supply company and its owner, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $620,000 through false no-fault insurance claims.
Stony Brook researchers use simulations to uncover how ice helps spark lightning
A study published in Nature Physics has shown that ordinary ice can generate electricity, providing new understanding of how lightning forms.
Suffolk County Community College hosts contemporary art exhibit through October
Suffolk County Community College’s Lyceum Gallery is hosting The Show of Delights in Contemporary Art through October 25, 2025.
Stony Brook University and BNL announce winners of 2025 seed grant program
The Office of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 SBU-BNL Seed Grant Program.
William Floyd School District shares first day of school 2025 photo slideshows
The William Floyd School District marked the start of the 2025-2026 academic year by sharing a series of videos featuring first-day photos from students, staff, and families.
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