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May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students create eco-friendly fashion during Earthstock 2025

Stony Brook University students engaged in a unique project as part of Earthstock 2025, focusing on the intersection of environmental art, activism, and fashion.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School art students showcase talent at county exhibition

Four students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their artistic talents at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County and Senior Scholarship Show.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook researcher gains access to rare lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission

Timothy Glotch, a planetary scientist at Stony Brook University, is leading one of only two United States research teams granted access to lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission.

May 5, 2025

Jazz Loft concert series begins at Stony Brook Southampton with 'Jazz as Democracy

The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton began its concert series, The Jazz Loft @ Southampton, with a performance titled "Jazz As Democracy" on April 24.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students engage in community service to tackle food insecurity and support hospitals

May is National Volunteer Month, and students at Stony Brook University are actively participating in various community service projects.

May 5, 2025

Study receives $2.76 million grant to investigate diabetic kidney disease mechanisms

Preserving kidney health in diabetes patients remains a significant challenge due to complications that arise over time.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook Hospitals achieve top safety grade from Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have each earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

May 5, 2025

Visiting artist Carolyn Lazard explores themes of care and ableism at Stony Brook University

Over a week in April, faculty and doctoral students at Stony Brook University engaged with visiting artist Carolyn Lazard, whose work addresses themes of care, ableism, and dependency.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates academic innovators at annual NAI-SBU Chapter meeting

The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University hosted the annual meeting of the Stony Brook University Chapter of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI-SBU Chapter) on May 6.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School hosts annual coffee house and art auction

The William Floyd High School Literary Magazine and Art Honor Society are organizing their annual Coffee House & Art Auction.

May 4, 2025

SBU Chorale showcases global freedom songs at Spring 2025 concert

The Stony Brook University (SBU) Chorale and Camerata Singers presented their Spring 2025 Concert at the Staller Center Reception Hall on May 5.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook University tackles climate change with global solutions and local initiatives

In an ongoing response to the challenges posed by climate change, Stony Brook University is taking a proactive approach through various initiatives and collaborations.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton community participates in annual beach clean-up

Last weekend, Stony Brook Southampton's community took part in the annual beach clean-up event on Warners Island in Shinnecock Bay.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook women's lacrosse team wins third straight CAA regular season title

The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team secured its third consecutive Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season championship with a decisive 15-5 victory against Hofstra University on April 27 in a contest known as the "Battle of Long Island."

May 2, 2025

Anant Yardi to speak at Stony Brook University’s 2025 convocation

Anant Yardi, founder and CEO of Yardi Systems, is set to deliver the keynote address at Stony Brook University College of Business's upcoming Convocation ceremony on May 21, 2025.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook students receive SUNY’s Chancellor Awards for Student Excellence

Fourteen seniors from Stony Brook University were among 193 students recognized with the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the State University of New York’s highest student accolade.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook caps Earthstock celebration with environmental fair

Stony Brook University conducted its annual Earthstock Street Fair on April 25, bringing together the campus and nearby communities at the SAC Plaza and Academic Mall.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook University President-Elect visits Stony Brook Medicine on East Campus

Stony Brook University President-Elect, Andrea Goldsmith, visited the East Campus on April 18.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook professor recognized by APA for schizophrenia research contributions

Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham, a distinguished professor at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Award for Research in Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

May 2, 2025

William Floyd music concert raises $4,500 for student scholarships

The William Floyd School District Music Department recently held its 42nd annual faculty scholarship concert.

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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.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.


Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event

Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.