Suffolk County Community College News

Suffolk County Community College News


Feb 13, 2026

Suffolk County Community College launches state’s first hospice clinical rotation for paramedics

Suffolk County Community College paramedic students are now participating in New York State’s first hospice-specific clinical rotation at the East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care.

Feb 13, 2026

Suffolk County Community College receives grant to expand nursing simulation training

Suffolk County Community College has received a $40,000 grant for the 2025-2026 academic year from the State University of New York’s (SUNY) High Needs Nursing Fund.

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State

DeStefano Earns Nod for Fifth Assembly Term

Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.


State

Murray Blasts Cannabis Zoning Changes Near Schools

State Sen. Dean Murray rose on the Senate floor to oppose Senate Bill S9155, legislation that changes how New York measures the distance between adult-use marijuana dispensaries and nearby schools and houses of worship.


Education

Brookhaven Offers Engineering Scholarships

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro is inviting high school seniors who reside in the Town of Brookhaven to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered through the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.