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William Floyd School District adopts new rules restricting student use of internet-enabled devices
The William Floyd School District has established a new policy that restricts students from using internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds.
Stony Brook professor joins global team advancing probabilistic approach to quantum field theory
Stony Brook University announced that Professor Nikita Nekrasov from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been named a Principal Investigator in the newly launched Simons Collaboration on Probabilistic Paths to Quantum Field Theory.
President Goldsmith addresses graduates at BNL internship closing ceremony
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith delivered the keynote address at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Summer Internship Closing Ceremony on August 7.
Long Island SCOPE Hosts Education Leaders
Long Island’s public school educational leaders attended SCOPE Education Services’ 40th Annual Dinner Meeting for school superintendents and newly elected Board of Education trustees.
Stony Brook Medicine hosts cooking classes for children using rooftop farm produce
More than a dozen children participated in cooking and nutrition classes at Stony Brook Medicine, where they learned about healthy eating habits and how to prepare meals using fresh produce.
Afghan teens find opportunity through Stony Brook's Pre-College Summer Program
Two Afghan teenagers, Tabby Hooram and Fatima Rajaye, recently participated in Stony Brook University’s Pre-College Summer (PCS) program, gaining exposure to college-level coursework and campus life.
Stony Brook University receives grant for faculty community focused on AI ethics
A team at Stony Brook University has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the State University of New York’s Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) program.
Stony Brook professor examines economics behind growing U.S. immigrant detention system
Nancy Hiemstra, an associate professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook University, has released a new book examining the economic drivers behind the U.S. immigration detention system.
Adventureland’s Helping Hands endows pediatric dentistry scholarship at Stony Brook
Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation has created an endowed scholarship for residents in the pediatric dentistry program at the School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook names Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Goldsmith
Jennifer Almquist has been appointed chief of staff to Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith, with her tenure beginning on August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Almquist named chief of staff for Stony Brook University president
Stony Brook University has appointed Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Andrea Goldsmith, effective August 18, 2025.
Stony Brook President Goldsmith helps new students during move-in day
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith participated in the annual move-in day, assisting first-year students as they settled into campus housing on August 18.
William Floyd School District holds annual summer enrichment program for student musicians
The William Floyd School District Music Department recently completed its annual Summer Music Enrichment Program.
William Floyd School District sets first day of school and announces free meal program
The William Floyd School District has announced that the first day of classes for students in grades K-12 will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Stony Brook researchers tag sharks off Fire Island to study local populations
Researchers from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently conducted a shark tagging expedition in the New York Bight, off the coast of Fire Island.
Killer Films marks 30 years with retrospective at Metrograph curated by Christine Vachon
Killer Films is marking its 30th anniversary with a retrospective at Metrograph, an independent movie theater in New York City.
Stony Brook hosts summer camp supporting young people who stutter
A week-long camp at Stony Brook Southampton brought together children and teens who stutter, offering them a supportive environment to embrace their voices and build confidence.
William Floyd High School senior receives violin scholarship from Murphy’s Music
William Floyd High School senior Kaelyn Green has been named a recipient of the Bob Murphy Violin Shop scholarship.
Stony Brook University Hospital ranks among top ten New York hospitals
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2025-26 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, moving up to the No. 10 spot in New York State among more than 203 hospitals.
Stony Brook joins SUNY leadership in DC to advocate for federal research funding
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Capitol Hill on July 22 to advocate for federal support of SUNY campuses, including Stony Brook University.
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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.
Long Island: The Last Bastion of Freedom in a Failing New York
Well, my friends, the votes were cast and the outcome was clear: Zohran Mamdani had seized control of New York City. When I looked at that result, I didn’t see a victory for common sense — I saw the beginning of a collapse.
Bellport’s Joann Neal honored for lifetime of service
Bellport resident is a Woman of Distinction.