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Dec 6, 2024

Three William Floyd athletes listed among Newsday's top boys’ basketball players

Newsday has announced its list of the top 100 boys' basketball players for the 2024-25 season, featuring three seniors from William Floyd High School.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook honors late philosopher Don Ihde with memorial conference

A memorial conference was held in November by the Department of Philosophy at Stony Brook University to honor Professor Don Ihde, a distinguished figure in the field of philosophy who passed away in January 2024.

Dec 6, 2024

Elf characters bring festive cheer to Tangier Smith Elementary School

Since the beginning of December, Tangier Smith Elementary School has been welcoming students with a unique sight.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook University releases Winter 2024/25 magazine issue online

The Winter 2024/2025 edition of the Stony Brook University Magazine is now available online.

Dec 6, 2024

Cancer survivor runs Tunnels to Towers 5K with doctors

When Ed Murphy participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Brooklyn, New York, on September 29, he was not alone.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook University introduces new rhetoric and writing bachelor’s degree

Stony Brook University has announced the approval of a new bachelor's degree program in rhetoric and writing.

Dec 5, 2024

Elementary school holds second 'Woodhullgiving' celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently held its second annual "Woodhullgiving" celebration, aimed at fostering community spirit and providing meals for those in need before Thanksgiving.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook professors advance robotics in civil engineering

Robotics is increasingly becoming a significant tool in civil engineering, with the potential to remove humans from hazardous work environments and reduce physically demanding labor.

Dec 5, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates faculty achievements in arts and sciences

The annual Artists, Authors, and Editors celebration by the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University honored faculty for their creative and scholarly achievements.

Dec 5, 2024

Footprints show extinct human ancestors shared landscapes

The Koobi Fora Research Project, led by Louise Leakey, has unveiled significant findings from Lake Turkana in Kenya.

Dec 5, 2024

Interim President McCormick discusses vision with student leaders at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick recently engaged in a "Fireside Chat" with Sarah Alberouti and Lamia Rothi, both vice presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government.

Dec 5, 2024

Thanksgiving feasts held at William Floyd Learning Center and Floyd Academy

The William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy organized Thanksgiving feasts to celebrate the season with their school communities.

Dec 4, 2024

100-Year-Old Navy Vet and Author Visits Great Hollow Middle School

Just ahead of his appearance on Mon. Dec. 2nd in Smithtown, Dr. Jack Weber told The South Shore Press the key to good, long living is one-fold: golfing.

Dec 4, 2024

Bayport-Blue Point HS Takes it Personally: Outdoor Wellness Center Unveiled

The Bayport-Blue Point school district held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 25th to unveil the outdoor portion of its wellness center built to operate as a sanctuary for students to combat their inner turmoil.

Dec 4, 2024

Neftali Collazo joins SUNY's 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute

Suffolk County Community College has announced that Neftali Collazo, the College Associate Dean of Athletics and Special Events, has been chosen as a fellow for the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) 2025 cohort.

Dec 4, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers hold annual coat giveaway benefiting local community

The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently organized the second annual 1,000 coat giveaway.

Dec 4, 2024

ESBOCES students explore culinary arts at Stony Brook University

Students from the Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology's ESBOCES program recently visited Stony Brook University to explore culinary arts.

Dec 3, 2024

John S. Hobart Elementary School Dedicates Plaque to Esteemed Artist Al Plastino

In the lobby of the elementary school that bears his name, sits a portrait of former U.S. Senator John Sloss Hobart painted by famed artist and former resident Al Plastino, who had what many would call a “super” career as an artist.

Dec 3, 2024

William Floyd student-musicians selected for SCMEA PEAK Festival

Eighteen fourth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have been selected to participate in the 16th Annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival.

Dec 3, 2024

WUSB-FM seeks support during annual Radiothon amid budget challenges

Stony Brook University's WUSB-FM is concluding its annual Radiothon on Giving Tuesday, December 3.

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Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.


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Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank

Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.


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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.