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William Floyd Colonials shut out Brentwood in homecoming football game
The William Floyd Colonials football team secured a 20-0 victory over Brentwood during the school’s 2025 Homecoming event at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex.
Stony Brook launches pilot summer research program for transfer students
A group of 22 community college transfer students took part in a new summer pilot program at Stony Brook University aimed at introducing them to on-campus research before the start of fall classes.
Stony Brook University invites campus community to join Climate Week NYC events
Stony Brook University is encouraging its students, faculty, and staff to take part in Climate Week NYC, which will be held from September 21-28, 2025.
Stony Brook receives $300M from NYS for new quantum research hub
The State University of New York at Stony Brook has secured a $300 million investment from New York State to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub.
Suffolk County Community College student receives national Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship
Jennifer Smith, a student at Suffolk County Community College from Brentwood, New York, has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.
William Floyd School District prepares for annual homecoming celebration
The William Floyd School District will hold its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 20.
William Floyd High School schedules underclass picture days for early October
LifeTouch will conduct underclass portraits at William Floyd High School on October 6, 7, and 8.
SchoolNova offers free fall math and physics clubs for K-12 students
SchoolNova at Stony Brook University will offer free math and physics clubs for students from elementary through high school this fall.
Stony Brook faculty member named Jonas-Flynn Scholar for oncology nursing
Tracy Cavanaugh, RN, has been selected as one of six nurses nationwide for the fourth cohort of the Jonas-Flynn Oncology Nurse DNP Scholars program.
Stony Brook University named to national honor roll for transfer student support
Stony Brook University has been recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) with a place on the 2025 Transfer Honor Roll.
Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars visit Flatiron Institute for Summer Bridge Program
The third group of students in the Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program visited the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute in New York City on July 31.
Stony Brook University researchers develop AI system to address recycling contamination
A research team at Stony Brook University is developing artificial intelligence tools to improve recycling processes and reduce contamination in waste streams.
National Inventors Hall of Fame spotlights Esther Takeuchi’s work at Stony Brook University
Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair of Energy and the Environment at Stony Brook University, was recently featured in a profile by the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).
Stony Brook-led simulations help uncover link between ice properties and lightning
A study published in Nature Physics has shed light on how ordinary ice can generate electricity, offering new understanding of the origins of lightning.
William Floyd seniors named among top 100 Long Island football players
Ja’Quan Thomas and Jayden Johnson, both seniors at William Floyd High School, have been named among the top 100 high school football players on Long Island by Newsday ahead of the fall 2025 season.
Stony Brook researchers help confirm theories on black holes using latest gravitational wave data
Researchers from Stony Brook University have contributed to a global scientific effort marking the tenth anniversary of the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
Stony Brook scientist leads study on Martian mudstones as possible signs of past life
Data collected by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has revealed that rocks recently discovered in the Jezero crater are organic carbon-bearing mudstones.
Stony Brook researchers develop AI tool for detecting consciousness after brain injury
A recent study led by researchers Sima Mofakham and Chuck Mikell, MD, from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has introduced an artificial intelligence tool that could change how clinicians detect consciousness in...
Family establishes geosciences scholarship honoring late Stony Brook professor Peter W. Bretsky
The family of the late Peter W. “Pete” Bretsky Jr., a former professor of paleontology and geological sciences at Stony Brook University, has established an endowed scholarship in his memory to support undergraduate students in geosciences.
Stony Brook University brings live violin performances to campus community
For more than a decade, Jennifer Frautschi has served as Artist-in-Residence at the Stony Brook University Department of Music, contributing to the development of musical talent among students and faculty.
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Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals
The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.
Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.
The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.