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Aug 22, 2025

Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October

The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4.

Aug 22, 2025

Pamela Abshire named chair of electrical engineering at Stony Brook University

Pamela Abshire has been appointed chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with her term beginning on September 1, 2025.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook partners on film screening during Climate Week NYC

A new documentary film screening will take place during Climate Week NYC, organized by The New York Climate Exchange in partnership with Stony Brook University and the Science Communication Lab/Wonder Collaborative.

Aug 22, 2025

Black And Latino Initiative builds community at Stony Brook University

The Black and Latino Initiative at Stony Brook University is a student-led mentorship and leadership program that aims to build a stronger sense of community and support for Black and Latino students.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook awards travel grants to 22 faculty for global research presentations

Twenty-two faculty members from Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences have been awarded grants through the President’s Distinguished Travel Grants program.

Aug 22, 2025

Three Stony Brook University graduate students awarded SUNY/OMH mental health scholarships

Three graduate students from Stony Brook University have been selected for the SUNY/OMH Scholarship Program, joining 15 other State University of New York (SUNY) students who are pursuing degrees in mental health fields.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook leaders highlight importance of coordinated advocacy at national APLU meeting

Stony Brook University leaders participated in a national panel at the 2025 Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Council on Governmental Affairs and Council on Research Joint Summer Meeting.

Aug 22, 2025

Cheapest premium gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Aug. 16

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 16.

Aug 22, 2025

William Floyd students collaborate across grade levels in cooking activity

Students from William Floyd Elementary School and William Floyd High School recently participated in a joint cooking activity.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts open house highlighting clean energy careers

More than 200 people attended the second annual Energy & Infrastructure Open House and Union Apprenticeship Awareness Day at Stony Brook University’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) on August 12.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton student gains experience through speech-language pathology program

Maya Klatsky, a graduate student in speech-language pathology at Stony Brook Southampton, is preparing to enter her final year of the program.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook student uses AI project in rooftop garden for air pollution detection

In a section of Stony Brook University Hospital, undergraduate student Amy Chen is leading a project to use artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting ozone damage on plants.

Aug 22, 2025

Stony Brook University launches $50K innovation challenge for faculty and graduate students

Stony Brook University has announced the launch of its first Brook & Beyond Challenge, a competition offering faculty and graduate students an opportunity to secure up to $50,000 in milestone-based funding for innovative projects.

Aug 22, 2025

Seawolves football returns with home opener against Rhode Island on September 6

Stony Brook University is preparing for the return of Seawolves football at LaValle Stadium.

Aug 22, 2025

Jazz Loft spring/summer series ends August 28 at Avram Theater

The Jazz Loft at Southampton will end its spring and summer concert series with a performance titled “Abstract Angularity” on August 28.

Aug 22, 2025

LIMEHOF chair on 'Piano Man's Journey' in Stony Brook: 'We have hundreds of items on display'

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame's exhibit Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey will close Oct. 26, nearly two years after it opened at the Stony Brook venue.

Aug 22, 2025

Long Island Nets postpone annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach due to flooding

The Long Island Nets will host their annual Summer Fest at Jones Beach in Wantagh, with expanded programming aimed at engaging the Long Island community beyond basketball. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, the event has been postponed due to regional flooding, with a rescheduled date to be announced.

Aug 22, 2025

Manuel on The Jazz Loft @ Southampton: 'The power of an orchestra that size is really exciting'

The Jazz Loft @ Southampton will close its summer concert series with a final performance on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton.

Aug 24, 2025

W+K seeks $950,000 from Amber Music in contract lawsuit

Wieden + Kennedy has initiated legal action against Amber (Heavenly) USA Ltd., alleging breach of contract related to indemnification obligations tied to an Old Spice advertisement campaign.

Aug 24, 2025

Keurig Dr. Pepper faces class action over Snapple 'All Natural' claims

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., accusing the company of misleading consumers with false advertising claims regarding its Snapple beverages.

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Long Island Farm Bureau Honors Strobel, Lansdale

Long Island Farm Bureau honored two prominent leaders in the region’s agricultural community: Herb Strobel and Sarah Lansdale, AICP, during its 2026 Annual Awards Gala.