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Nov 25, 2024

Families establish first endowment at Long Island State Veterans Home

Two families have taken a significant step in supporting veterans by establishing the first endowment for the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Nov 25, 2024

William Floyd School District updates winter sports attendance rules

The William Floyd School District has announced new guidelines for attendees of indoor winter sports events at William Floyd High School.

Nov 25, 2024

Brookhaven honors poster contest winners at town board meeting

At the November 19 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Council recognized the winners of the Brookhaven Recycles Poster Contest.

Nov 24, 2024

Christmas parade route finalized; download available

The Christmas Parade route has been finalized.

Nov 22, 2024

Smithtown Christmas Parade set for December with safety measures

The 41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Attendees can access the full parade route by viewing or downloading the PDF provided.

Nov 22, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner supports organ donations at Stony Brook University event

On November 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, a kidney transplant donor, spoke at the Stony Brook University Student Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Nov 22, 2024

Stony Brook honors outstanding employees at second annual Stony Awards

Stony Brook University held its second annual Stony Awards on November 20 at Flowerfield in St. James, recognizing the contributions of its faculty, staff, and healthcare personnel.

Nov 22, 2024

Students make toys accessible for children with disabilities this holiday season

With the holiday season approaching, students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have collaborated with student groups 3D PATH (Printing and Assistive Technology for Health) and VIP BEAR (Bioengineering Education, Application and...

Nov 22, 2024

Stony Brook hosts symposium empowering women in marine science

Stony Brook University recently hosted the Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) Symposium, gathering marine scientists from across the nation.

Nov 21, 2024

Stony Brook study finds seasonal brain size change mechanism in common shrew

Research conducted by Stony Brook University has uncovered the seasonal changes in brain and body size of the Eurasian common shrew.

Nov 21, 2024

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms behind Eurasian common shrew's seasonal brain change

Research led by William R. Thomas, PhD, alongside Professor Liliana M. Dávalos, PhD, at Stony Brook University has uncovered the molecular mechanisms that allow the Eurasian common shrew to alter its brain and body size throughout the year.

Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White appointed interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Nov 21, 2024

Carly Gomes named fellow at SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute

Carly Gomes, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been named a fellow in the State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class of 2025.

Nov 15, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department announces Christmas parade date and donation locations

The Smithtown Fire Department's Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, 2019.

Nov 9, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department launches toy drive for local families

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the commencement of its 2020 Toy Drive.

Nov 9, 2024

Christmas Parade set for December 18 with details forthcoming

The annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 18th this year, starting at 4 p.m. Details about the exact route will be shared on social media and other platforms once finalized.

Nov 8, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department hosts annual toy drive

The Smithtown Fire Department is currently hosting a toy drive.

Nov 7, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department sets date for annual Christmas parade

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that its annual Christmas parade will take place on December 16, 2023.

Nov 4, 2024

Christmas parade proceeds with safety measures on December 12

The annual Christmas parade is set to proceed as planned on December 12, starting at 4 p.m. Organizers have announced that the parade route will be revealed in the coming weeks and will feature modifications from previous years.

Oct 26, 2024

Smithtown FD Explorers seek donations for Thanksgiving meal drive

The Smithtown FD Explorers, in collaboration with the Smithtown Food Pantry, are organizing a drive to prepare Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need.

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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.


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State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff

After decades-long wait, relief finally comes to the widow of 9-11 hero.


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Socialist Supermarket Dream Could Spell Disaster for New York

It’s never worked anywhere else so why should the socialist supermarket dream work in New York?