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Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University highlights global impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' event

Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25.

Nov 13, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers hosts second annual coat giveaway on November 23

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23.

Nov 12, 2024

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs with a decisive 43-22 victory over Sachem East.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives

Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University's SBU Eats fosters community through unique hospitality initiatives

At Stony Brook University, dining services aim to provide more than just meals.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony

Stony Brook University commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony held on November 11 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts events for Native American Heritage Month

Stony Brook University is commemorating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous Peoples.

Nov 12, 2024

Documentary explores discovery of hidden rainforest in Madagascar

A newly discovered tropical rainforest in Madagascar is drawing global scientific attention.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook PhD student receives prestigious DoD NDSEG Fellowship

Adebayo Braimah, a PhD student in computer science at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook hosts conference promoting inclusive opportunities for disabled individuals

The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook reveals winners of Shop Red T-shirt design contest

The Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) has announced the winners of the Shop Red T-Shirt Design Contest at Stony Brook University.

Nov 8, 2024

Stony Brook’s 1974 club football team marks half-century milestone

Several players from Stony Brook University's 1974 club football team gathered on October 5 to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.

Nov 8, 2024

William Floyd art teachers display works in annual faculty exhibit

Art teachers from the William Floyd School District recently gathered at the Sue Hersh Art Gallery in William Floyd High School to present their work.

Nov 8, 2024

Moriches Elementary School holds election-themed activity for students

As voters across the United States participated in the 2024 presidential and local elections, Moriches Elementary School engaged its students in a unique election of their own.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit earns prestigious Beacon Award

Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been honored with the Silver Beacon Award of Excellence for the period 2024-2027 by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Nov 7, 2024

Students engage in environmental research at Forge River and Osprey Park

William Floyd High School Science Honor Society and Stony Brook STEP students recently engaged in the "A Day in the Life" program at Forge River and Osprey Park.

Nov 7, 2024

Tourist photos aid Antarctic ecological research through new computer vision technique

A research team led by Stony Brook University has developed a method to use tourist photos of penguins in Antarctica to track ecological changes.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook professor joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship

Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen by the State University of New York (SUNY) to join the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship.

Nov 7, 2024

Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit earns Silver Beacon Award from AACN

Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Nov 7, 2024

Crochet artist Mulyana showcases environmental tapestries at Wang Center

Bullied in his youth for his interests, Mulyana has become a celebrated play crochet artist.

Daily Feed

Liberty Mutual ses Brooklyn pharmacy alleging $748K no-fault insurance fraud scheme

Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company and other affiliates have filed a lawsuit against Argyle Pharmacy Inc., Mehtab Bibi, and Timur Yuzefpolsky, alleging a sophisticated scheme to defraud them through fraudulent insurance claims.


Crime

Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Extradited to Suffolk County to Face Kidnapping And Assault Charges

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Josue Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, was extradited and arraigned on an indictment charging for Robbery in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, and other related charges, for his alleged role in the January 6, 2024 violent attack on a 15-year-old at the Pilgrim State Mental Facility in Brentwood that left the child unconscious


Local

Beauty in the Breakdown: An SSP Play-by-Play of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s LI Debut

Long Island’s first “Dave’s Hot Chicken” is situated at 207 Glen Gove Road Carle Place, and grand-opened last week.