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William Floyd School District appoints three new assistant principals for 2025-2026
The William Floyd School District has named three new assistant principals for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Stony Brook names eight professors as SUNY distinguished faculty honorees for 2025
Eight faculty members from Stony Brook University have been appointed as State University of New York (SUNY) Distinguished Faculty for 2025.
Tangier Smith fourth graders take part in STEM field trip at Osprey Park
Tangier Smith Elementary School fourth-grade students recently participated in STEM activities at Osprey Park as part of an educational field trip.
William Floyd Board of Education recognized during NYSSBA School Board Recognition Week
Members of the William Floyd Board of Education have been recognized as part of School Board Recognition Week, observed from October 13 to 17, 2025.
Stony Brook hosts third annual Inclusion Done Right! conference focused on disability advocacy
More than 160 people attended Stony Brook University’s third annual Inclusion Done Right! conference, held at the Charles B. Wang Center on October 17.
New fossils reveal Paranthropus boisei had strong grip and dexterity similar to humans
For decades, scientists have debated whether Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative recognized for its robust jaws and large teeth, could make and use stone tools.
William Floyd girls’ tennis qualifies for playoffs for 23rd straight year
The William Floyd Colonials girls’ varsity tennis team has finished its regular season with a 13-3 record, securing a spot in the playoffs for the 23rd consecutive year.
New fossils reveal Paranthropus boisei’s dexterity and upright walking abilities
For the first time, researchers have linked specific hand and foot bones to Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative.
Stony Brook University launches podcast highlighting faculty research and mentorship
Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new podcast titled “The Difference You Make: The Ideas That Matter.” The series is hosted by Dean David Wrobel and features conversations with faculty members about their...
Lecture explores historical patterns and global context of femicide
Julia Burkhardt, a professor of medieval history at Ludwig Maximilians Universität in Munich, delivered a lecture at Stony Brook University on September 23 focused on the historical roots of femicide.
Stony Brook researchers develop robot system to detect objects around corners
Researchers at Stony Brook University have introduced a navigation system that enables robots to detect objects around corners using commercially available, lightweight sensors.
Stony Brook Southampton announces drone technology showcase highlighting future career opportunities
Stony Brook Southampton, in collaboration with Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and Drone Cadets, will hold an event focused on drone technology and its impact on future careers.
Stony Brook launches 2025 Dean’s Challenge to unite academics and athletics
Eleven colleges and schools at Stony Brook University have been selected to take part in the 2025 Stony Brook Athletics Dean’s Challenge.
Ashley Liegi named as returning fellow in SUNY civil discourse initiative
Ashley Liegi, assistant director in Stony Brook University’s Department of Student Community Development, has been named to the second cohort of the State University of New York (SUNY) Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellowship...
Stony Brook study links severe WTC dust exposure to higher lung cancer risk
A new study led by researchers from the Stony Brook World Trade Center (WTC) Health and Wellness Program has found a significant increase in lung cancer rates among 9/11 responders who experienced higher levels of toxic exposure at Ground Zero.
William Paca Middle School’s Bridge Crew supports incoming sixth graders
Each year, William Paca Middle School selects about 40 seventh- and eighth-grade students to join the Bridge Crew, a group established in the 2018-19 school year to support incoming sixth graders as they transition from elementary to middle school.
Priscilla Knapp Teich establishes endowment to boost research at Stony Brook Medicine
Priscilla Knapp Teich, a longtime supporter of Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine, has created an endowed fund to advance research at the university’s medical school.
Stony Brook University opens International Student Center for global community
International students at Stony Brook University now have a dedicated space on campus with the opening of the International Student Center.
Stony Brook nursing faculty member wins Nurse of Excellence Award
Giselle Gerardi, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has received the Nurse of Excellence Award from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Stony Brook Southampton offers boat trip for campus community
Student Life at Stony Brook Southampton, in collaboration with the School of Health Professions and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, will hold a complimentary boat trip for students, faculty, and staff on Friday, October 10.
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The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
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.
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.