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Oct 31, 2025

Suffolk County Community College announces James J.A. Mercer art exhibit in Brentwood

Suffolk County Community College will host an exhibition titled “James J. A. Mercer: Without Thinking” at its Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.

Oct 31, 2025

William Floyd High School's business education department wins seventh state honor

The William Floyd High School Business Education Department has been recognized as the Business Education & Marketing “Department of the Year” by the Business Teachers Association of New York State for the seventh time.

Oct 30, 2025

U.S. Energy Secretary visits BNL highlighting collaboration with Stony Brook University

United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) on September 30 as part of his tour of the Department of Energy’s national laboratories.

Oct 30, 2025

Wolfie Dash draws record turnout at Stony Brook University homecoming

The third annual Wolfie Dash 5K Run/Walk concluded Stony Brook University's Homecoming weekend on October 26, drawing 525 participants to the event.

Oct 30, 2025

William Floyd High School to host multiple community aid events amid SNAP benefit suspension

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, several food distribution events have been scheduled in Suffolk County.

Oct 30, 2025

Suffolk County Community College begins construction on new automotive training center

Suffolk County Community College has begun construction on a new Automotive Technology Training Center at its Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.

Oct 30, 2025

JVC Broadcasting to host annual food drive for Brookhaven Youth Bureau’s INTERFACE program

JVC Broadcasting will hold its annual food drive on November 8 and 9 to benefit the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau’s INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Oct 30, 2025

Historian details transformation and loss of Hempstead Plains at Stony Brook University event

Long Island's Hempstead Plains, once a vast prairie ecosystem, was the subject of a recent lecture at Stony Brook University.

Oct 30, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton hosts open house on careers in drone technology

Stony Brook Southampton recently held an open house focused on careers in drone technology, drawing more than 160 attendees from across Long Island.

Oct 30, 2025

Shinnecock Nation and filmmaker discuss land preservation at Stony Brook University screening

Luxury development in Southampton and its impact on the Shinnecock Nation were the focus of a recent screening of the documentary "Conscience Point" at Stony Brook University.

Oct 30, 2025

Stephanie Dinkins explores identity and AI through interactive Brooklyn art installation

At 300 Ashland Place in Brooklyn, a yellow shipping container features shifting holographic images generated by artificial intelligence.

Oct 30, 2025

Stony Brook University’s Neelima Sehgal named 2025 APS Fellow for contributions to cosmology

Stony Brook University has announced that Professor Neelima Sehgal has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).

Oct 30, 2025

Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band celebrates 20th anniversary at Homecoming

The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band is marking its 20th anniversary this year.

Oct 30, 2025

New York Scientific Data Summit highlights advances in AI and Stony Brook leadership

The New York Scientific Data Summit (NYSDS) 2025 took place on September 11–12 at the SUNY Global Center in New York City.

Oct 30, 2025

Stony Brook Children’s launches CARE Initiative connecting local schools with mental health resources

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital has launched the Child and Adolescent Resource for Emotional Health (CARE) Initiative to address the increasing mental health needs of students in Suffolk County.

Oct 30, 2025

Simons Center marks centenary of quantum theory with exhibition and lecture

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (SCGP) at Stony Brook University has launched a new exhibition titled "100 Years of Quantum Mechanics," which opened on October 9.

Oct 30, 2025

Stony Brook lecture explores risks faced by journalists in conflict zones

A recent lecture at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center highlighted the evolving challenges faced by international journalists working in conflict zones.

Oct 30, 2025

College of Arts and Sciences announces Fall 2025 Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture Series events

The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the schedule for its Fall 2025 Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture Series.

Oct 30, 2025

Stony Brook University to give away free tuition and housing at homecoming football game

Two Stony Brook University students will have the opportunity to win major prizes during the upcoming Homecoming football game on October 25.

Oct 30, 2025

University Orchestra to perform at Staller Center on November 11

The University Orchestra will hold a concert at the Staller Center for the Arts on November 11 at 7:30 pm.

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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

Career Con 2025 happening this Wednesday

Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting Suffolk County Career Con 2025 on Wednesday, November 12


Local

Two people were killed by hit and run drivers on the same day

Ten miles and several hours apart, a man and a woman were both killed in separate hit-and-run incidents.