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Mar 28, 2025

Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer

They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.

Mar 28, 2025

Margaret Schedel joins ACE Fellows Program to develop leadership skills in higher education

Margaret Schedel, a professor at Stony Brook University’s Department of Music, is one of the 25 emerging academic leaders selected for the 2025-26 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program.

Mar 28, 2025

Babylon Chamber president on Easter Egg Hunt: 'Every year we want to do something different'

The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce is adding new elements to its annual Easter egg hunt, set for the afternoon of the Easter Parade on Saturday, April 19, with the goal of attracting more visitors to local businesses and enhancing the community experience.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates faculty members named AAAS Fellows

Stony Brook University faculty members Gordon T. Taylor, Katherine B. Aubrecht, and Michael A. Bender have been appointed as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook honors faculty reviewers contributing to research growth

The Office for Research and Innovation (OR&I) at Stony Brook University recently acknowledged the efforts of faculty members who have contributed to the peer review process for seed grant programs and limited competitions.

Mar 28, 2025

Quantum Networks Town Hall discusses advancements in U.S.-based initiatives

Five years ago, the quantum community gathered to create a vision for developing a quantum internet in the United States.

Mar 28, 2025

Renaissance School of Medicine celebrates Match Day for graduating students

Students from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University celebrated their Match Day on March 21, marking the next step in their medical careers.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook hosts series for high school women exploring careers in STEM

As part of Women's History Month, Stony Brook University is actively engaging high school women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through its High School Women in STEM Career Awareness Series.

Mar 29, 2025

William Paca Middle School students earn CPR certification through local partnership

Eighth-grade students at William Paca Middle School have earned their CPR certification through a collaborative effort with Mastic Ambulance and Stony Brook University Hospital.

Mar 29, 2025

Janet Hyunju Clarke honored with 2025 ALA Medal of Excellence for education initiative

Janet Hyunju Clarke, associate dean of research and learning at Stony Brook University Libraries, has been awarded the ALA Medal of Excellence Award.

Mar 30, 2025

Former employee sues Clean Harbors for racial discrimination, harassment, and retaliation

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major environmental services company Clean Harbors Environmental Services, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that led to his wrongful termination.

Mar 30, 2025

Argonaut Insurance sues Midea and Electrolux saying defective dehumidifier caused fire

Argonaut Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against two major corporations, alleging that their defective product caused significant property damage. The lawsuit names Midea America Corp. and Electrolux Home Products, Inc. as defendants.

Mar 31, 2025

William Floyd Robotics Team earns quality award at FIRST Long Island Regional

The William Floyd High School Robotics Team #287 participated in the FIRST Robotics Long Island Regional competition at Hofstra University last weekend.

Mar 31, 2025

“A good soldier in Trump's Army” - Stefanik Steps Aside from UN Nomination

Congresswoman Elisa Stefanik (R-North Country) was due to have her day in Congress for her confirmation hearing to become the United Nations Ambassador for the United States. But, President Trump this week asked her to take one for the team and step aside.

Mar 31, 2025

Is Trump Trying to Kill Big Bird?

The heads of National Public Radio (NPR) Katherine Maher and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Paula Kerger were summoned to Congress this week to make their case as to why the taxpayer should continue to give them money.

Mar 31, 2025

Hope for the Taxpayers with New Transit Administrator

A new Federal Transit Administration from New York head could bode well for Long Island taxpayers.

Mar 31, 2025

Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers

Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.

Mar 31, 2025

EJ’s PJs Aims to Keep Thousands Warm This Year

Cozy up with EJ’s PJs.

Mar 31, 2025

Facelift on Tap for Mastic Beach 7-11

Much needed improvements approved for Mastic Beach 7-11

Mar 31, 2025

Animal Farm Takes Shape at St. George Manor

The Manor of St. George in Shirley welcomes new residents.

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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.


Local

Water Authority Lawsuit Over Toxic Contamination Goes to Trial

Water authority sues to get the toxins out.


Local

Historic Avery Estate Comes Alive with Matt Taylor Concert

From working on the farm to starring at it, Matt Taylor in concert at the historic Avery Estate