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Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook University fosters partnerships for climate solutions

The Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) at Stony Brook University held its third town hall event on December 4, aiming to strengthen partnerships with community and industry leaders.

Dec 12, 2024

Live Christmas tree safety demonstration highlights potential hazards

Farmingville, NY – On December 12, Supervisor Dan Panico and the Town Board attended a demonstration led by Brookhaven Town Chief Fire Marshal Chris Mehrman.

Dec 12, 2024

Moriches Elementary School's card drive brings holiday cheer to local seniors

Moriches Elementary School collaborated with New York State Senator Dean Murray and the organization "Voices for Seniors" to conduct a holiday greeting card drive.

Dec 12, 2024

Supervisor Panico acknowledges land use committee's role in North Bellport revitalization

Recently, Supervisor Dan Panico attended an event at Porter's restaurant in Bellport Village to express gratitude to the North Bellport Land Use Planning Committee.

Dec 12, 2024

William Floyd High School NJROTC excels at annual inspection and wins color guard competition

The William Floyd High School NJROTC recently completed their Annual Military Inspection and Pass-in-Review.

Dec 12, 2024

Wolfie Tank celebrates ten years fostering student entrepreneurship at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University's Wolfie Tank, a pitch competition inspired by the television show Shark Tank, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Dec 12, 2024

DOE's national research centers celebrate four years advancing quantum technology

Since their inception in 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy's National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (NQISRCs) have made significant strides in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates anniversary of gratitude initiative honoring faculty and staff

Stony Brook University recently celebrated the first anniversary of its Gratitude Gram initiative.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook students receive Mow Shiah Lin Scholarship for scientific achievements

Pallavi Surana and Varun Ravi Kankanallu, doctoral students at Stony Brook University, have been awarded the 20th annual Mow Shiah Lin Scholarship.

Dec 12, 2024

Campus Beautification Committee enhances Stony Brook University with diverse art projects

The Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University has been actively working to enhance the campus environment through various art projects.

Dec 11, 2024

Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Dec. 7

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 Dec. 7.

Dec 11, 2024

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Dec. 7

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Dec. 7.

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley man receives 12-year sentence for sex trafficking charges

Javesh Persaud, a 34-year-old resident of Shirley, New York, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook Southampton hosts annual windmill lighting event

Stony Brook Southampton held its annual Windmill Lighting and Winter Wonderland Reception on December 5, continuing a beloved tradition.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook University uses AI to enhance railway safety

AI researchers at Stony Brook University have developed a new model using artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves to detect faults in switch rails.

Dec 10, 2024

Seawolves Pantry aids over 700 users annually at Stony Brook University

Investing in the Seawolves Pantry supports the success and well-being of the Stony Brook University campus community.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook resident wins compost tumbler in recycling contest

Recently, Bruce Hennessy from Council District 1 in Stony Brook visited Town Hall to collect his prize as one of the six winners of the Town of Brookhaven's "Brookhaven Recycles Day" Compost Tumbler Giveaway.

Dec 9, 2024

Research uncovers slow atomic movements' role in unconventional superconductivity

Researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made a significant advancement in understanding unconventional superconductors.

Dec 9, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts holiday toy drive for children's hospital

The Stony Brook University Division of Enterprise Risk Management is organizing its annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit pediatric patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Dec 9, 2024

Assemblyman DeStefano honors April Coppola as 'Woman of Distinction

New York State Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano has recognized April Coppola, the president of the William Floyd Board of Education, as a "Woman of Distinction."

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Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off

This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.


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Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling

The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.