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Feb 28, 2025

Black History 101 Mobile Museum visits Stony Brook University

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum made a stop at Stony Brook University on February 27, providing an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage with artifacts that narrate the African American experience.

Feb 28, 2025

Two William Floyd High School juniors receive All-Eastern music honors

William Floyd High School juniors Jackson Seifert and Colin Smith have been recognized with All-Eastern honors by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

Feb 28, 2025

Stony Brook University increases food pantry donations amid rising demand

Stony Brook University is actively addressing food insecurity on campus through the efforts of its Finance & Administration Division.

Feb 28, 2025

High school art exhibition at Suffolk County Community College set for March

Suffolk County Community College's Flecker Gallery is set to host a High School Art Exhibition from March 24 through April 4, 2025.

Feb 28, 2025

Eddie Glaude Jr. urges Stony Brook University community toward historical reflection

Celebrated author and scholar Eddie Glaude Jr. addressed the Stony Brook University community on February 27, urging them to engage with the complexities of history, truth, and democracy during a Presidential Lecture.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd High School launches 'Undefined,' a new social media series

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has launched a new social media video series titled "Undefined."

Feb 28, 2025

Fair Housing Justice Center accuses Brooklyn Developer CW Realty Group of discrimination against disabled tenants

The Fair Housing Justice Center has filed a lawsuit against CW Realty Group in Brooklyn for allegedly failing to provide accessible housing options in their new developments as required by law.

Feb 28, 2025

Lawsuit claims negligence by Staten Island University Hospital led to permanent disabilities

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Staten Island University Hospital alleging medical malpractice after suffering permanent injuries due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome.

Feb 27, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 22

2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Feb 27, 2025

Dave & Buster's accused of violating telemarketing laws by former customer

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dave & Buster's for allegedly sending promotional text messages at illegal times under federal telemarketing laws.

Feb 27, 2025

Unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Air Company Holdings

Dr. Stafford Sheehan has taken legal action against Air Company Holdings for allegedly terminating him unlawfully in retaliation for whistleblowing activities concerning compliance issues within the company.

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook therapists highlight benefits of personalized music and art therapy

Kara Gerstein and Angela Reis have joined Stony Brook Medicine's Functional Therapeutic Activities department, where they apply their expertise in music and art therapy at Stony Brook University Hospital’s psychiatric ward.

Feb 27, 2025

Anthropologists share insights at Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series

Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series recently featured two distinguished anthropologists, Lawrence Martin and Patricia Wright.

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook University's chef wins national award at NACUFS Culinary Challenge

Every day, students at Stony Brook University benefit from the culinary expertise of a national champion.

Feb 27, 2025

Student receives $10K grant from NASA for Venus exploration project

Edwin Tan, a mechanical engineering student at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support his team's project proposal in NASA's L’SPACE training program.

Feb 26, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 22

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 22.

Feb 26, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Feb. 22

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 Feb. 22.

Feb 26, 2025

Real estate firm accused of massive Ponzi scheme

A group of investors has accused a real estate firm and its executives of running a Ponzi scheme involving millions in fraudulent investments.

Feb 26, 2025

Former tenured teachers sue NYC Department of Education over vaccine mandate implementation

Two former tenured teachers have filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education alleging unconstitutional handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that violated their rights.

Feb 26, 2025

Stony Brook alumnus Nasir Stovall joins elite Schwarzman Scholars

Nasir Stovall, a 2021 graduate of Stony Brook University, has been selected for the 10th class of Schwarzman Scholars.

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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

Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’

Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.