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Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 10
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 10.
Stony Brook adopts AI tech for better heart disease diagnosis
Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare system on Long Island to adopt HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to improve the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
Brooklyn residents sue NYPD for false arrest and malicious prosecution after drug raid
A lawsuit has been filed against several members of the New York City Police Department, accusing them of false arrest and malicious prosecution.
New York man sues medical device company over injuries from allegedly defective vein filter implant
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against major medical device company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), along with its subsidiaries C.R. Bard, Inc., and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., alleging severe injuries from a defective medical implant.
William Floyd Athletic Department celebrates student-athletes on signing day
The William Floyd Athletic Department recently held its annual senior signing day ceremony to honor 19 student-athletes who will continue their sports careers at the collegiate level.
William Floyd senior receives East End Counselors Association Scholarship
William Floyd High School senior Maisy Miller has been awarded the East End Counselors Association Scholarship.
Shoreham-Wading River hosts annual Lax Out Cancer game supporting local families
The Shoreham-Wading River High School community gathered on May 10 for the 16th Annual Lax Out Cancer fundraiser.
Bald Hill Fair opens with ribbon-cutting by local officials
On May 8, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella inaugurated the Bald Hill Fair with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Catholic Health Amphitheater in Farmingville, New York.
Véronique Gouverneur honored with Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award
On April 25, the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery (ICB&DD), and the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated Véronique Gouverneur with the 2025 Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award.
Stony Brook University hosts annual scholarship celebration for students
Stony Brook University students had the opportunity to express their gratitude to scholarship and fellowship donors during the annual Scholarship Celebration held on April 22.
Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps earns national recognition at collegiate EMS conference
The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) has been serving the campus community for 55 years, focusing on healthcare delivery and emergency medical services.
Brook Con draws fans to Stony Brook University for anime convention
Stony Brook University recently hosted its annual Brook Con event, drawing a diverse crowd of fans, cosplayers, artists, and gamers to the Student Activities Center on April 19.
Stony Brook Medicine advocates for federal healthcare support in Washington
Stony Brook Medicine's Executive Vice President William Wertheim and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital Carol Gomes visited Washington, D.C., in early April.
Jennifer Cano receives prestigious SUNY award for quantum material research
Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship.
Roth Regatta celebrates Greek mythology with creative cardboard boats
More than 5,000 spectators gathered on the banks of Roth Pond on May 2 as Stony Brook University students launched their homemade vessels for the 36th annual Roth Regatta.
Stony Brook students advocate for environmental justice at Capitol Hill event
Two students from Stony Brook University participated in the Rachel Carson Council’s (RCC) second annual Advocacy Day, which took place on March 27.
Susan Lee joins Board of Regents at American College of Physicians
Susan Lee, MD, a professor of clinical medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP). Dr. Lee is also the medical director of Stony...
Stony Brook University honors 20 students with Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence
Twenty students from Stony Brook University have been selected to receive the Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence this year.
Stony Brook students honored at Japan Center's essay contest
The Japan Center of Stony Brook (JCSB) recently celebrated its 20th Annual Essay Competition, supported by Canon U.S.A., with an awards ceremony on May 4.
GradMag releases second edition highlighting diverse graduate experiences
The SBU Graduate Arts & Sciences Magazine, known as GradMag, marked the release of its second edition titled "The Four Seasons" with a reception on April 30.
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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.
Applause for a great cause at Amityville Music Hall
Flaunting a spirited “four bands, four styles, one goal” attitude, the "Band Together for Good" mini-music festival and fundraiser benefits Family & Children’s Association (FCA)—the Island’s oldest and largest human service organization.
DENTAL365 Honors Veterans with a free Day of Dentistry
In honor of Veterans Day, Dental365 will once again host its annual Free Day of Dentistry for Veterans.