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Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts NMDP donor drive amid rising demand for transplants

Every few minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.

Mar 22, 2025

Staller Center names Katie Stockhammer as first assistant director

The Staller Center for the Arts has introduced a new leadership role, appointing Katie Stockhammer as its first assistant director.

Mar 22, 2025

Javits Foundation donates $1 million for largest endowment at SBU Libraries

The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation has donated $1 million to establish the largest endowment for Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook's Pathways to Healthcare bridges campuses through student engagement

Stony Brook University has seen a successful initiative in its "Pathways to Healthcare" program, which bridges the gap between its East and West Campuses.

Mar 22, 2025

Atacama telescope captures clearest view yet of early universe

Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced unprecedented images of the universe's earliest moments, captured as cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook's Wolfie advances in SUNY Mascot Madness

Wolfie, the mascot for Stony Brook University, has advanced to the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.

Mar 22, 2025

Rowan Ricardo Phillips receives prestigious arts award

Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been honored with the 2025 Arts and Letters Award by the American Academy of Arts.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook coach Matt Senk reaches milestone with his 950th career win

Stony Brook University's head baseball coach, Matt Senk, has achieved his 950th career win.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook hosts conference focusing on future of quantum education

Stony Brook University recently hosted the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference, aiming to address the growing need for a workforce knowledgeable in quantum science.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University prepares for its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26

Stony Brook University is set to hold its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26.

Mar 21, 2025

Lawsuit filed against New York Department of Education alleging religious discrimination in COVID-19 vaccine mandates

A lawsuit has been filed against the New York Department of Education and its Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, accusing them of religious discrimination and unconstitutional practices regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Mar 21, 2025

Class action lawsuit filed against makers of Girl Scouts cookies, alleging contamination with toxic substances

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., and Interbake Foods, LLC, alleging that the popular Girl Scouts Cookies contain harmful substances.

Mar 21, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Mar. 15

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 Mar. 15.

Mar 21, 2025

Councilman Loguercio celebrates opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island

On March 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated the grand opening of "The Backyard" in Middle Island.

Mar 21, 2025

William Floyd community supports childhood cancer research with "Brave the Shave" event

Members of the William Floyd community gathered recently to support childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mar 20, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 15

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 Mar. 15.

Mar 20, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Mar. 15

7 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mar 19, 2025

Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Mar. 15

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 Mar. 15.

Mar 19, 2025

William Floyd High School artists win big in Lunar New Year Art Show

Three students from William Floyd High School have been recognized as winners in the Town of Brookhaven's fifth annual Lunar New Year Art Show.

Mar 19, 2025

Enrollment opens for William Floyd's summer sports camps for grades 1-12

The William Floyd School District Athletic Department has announced the opening of enrollment for the 2025 Summer Sports Camps.

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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.


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Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued

Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."


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LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc

Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.