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Nov 7, 2024

Tourist photos aid scientific study on Antarctic ecological changes

A team of researchers from Stony Brook University has developed a method to analyze tourist photos for tracking ecological changes in Antarctica.

Nov 6, 2024

Human Library returns to Stony Brook University on November 20

Stony Brook University Libraries is set to host The Human Library event on November 20.

Nov 6, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates seventh annual Light the Brook event

Stony Brook University marked the start of the holiday season on November 4 with its seventh annual Light the Brook event.

Nov 6, 2024

Google funds Stony Brook professor's innovative text input research with $100K gift

Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science has received a $100,000 unrestricted gift from Google to support Professor Xianfeng David Gu's research.

Nov 6, 2024

Stony Brook scientists unveil new method for imaging atomic nuclei shapes

Scientists at Stony Brook University have developed a novel approach to using high-energy particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to explore atomic nuclei shapes.

Nov 6, 2024

Elementary school brings back life-sized Candy Land for educational fun

Students at John S. Hobart Elementary School recently participated in a life-sized version of the popular board game "Candy Land" held in their school library.

Nov 6, 2024

Three William Floyd students earn spots in SCMEA All-County Jazz bands

Three students from the William Floyd School District have been selected for the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) All-County Jazz bands.

Nov 6, 2024

Stony Brook honors Jim Simons for contributions to academia

Stony Brook University recently hosted an event to honor Jim Simons, a renowned mathematician and philanthropist.

Nov 5, 2024

Stony Brook University installs eleven endowed faculty members

Eleven faculty members from Stony Brook University were officially installed in endowed positions on October 25 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater.

Nov 5, 2024

Stony Brook University installs 11 endowed faculty members

Eleven faculty members at Stony Brook University were officially installed into endowed positions during a ceremony held on October 25 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater.

Nov 5, 2024

Stony Brook University honors young leaders in diverse fields

Stony Brook University celebrated its 2024 Class of 40 Under Forty on October 24, recognizing young alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Nov 5, 2024

First generation week at Stony Brook celebrates pioneering college students

Stony Brook University is celebrating First Generation Week, an annual event that recognizes and supports students who are the first in their families to attend college.

Nov 5, 2024

Stony Brook student excels in astrophysics research while engaging campus community

Ryan Brady, a senior at Stony Brook University (SBU), has been recognized as the URECA researcher of the month for November.

Nov 5, 2024

Peace activists discuss solutions amid escalating Israel-Palestine conflict

The recent escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine has left many feeling powerless and frustrated, while others around the world seek a clearer understanding of the conflict.

Nov 4, 2024

William Floyd Colonials secure Division I title; prepare for playoffs

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, under the guidance of head coach Paul Longo, has concluded their regular season with a victory over Connetquot, finishing 42-30.

Nov 1, 2024

Stony Brook University featured for veteran student services

Stony Brook University's Office of Military and Veteran Student Services has been highlighted in the latest issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine.

Nov 1, 2024

Debra Giugliano joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship

Debra Giugliano, a clinical assistant professor at the Stony Brook School of Nursing, has been named to the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Nov 1, 2024

Stony Brook University's local economic impact grows by 24%, reaching nearly $9 billion

Stony Brook University has made a significant economic impact on Long Island, according to a recent study titled "The Impact of Stony Brook University."

Oct 30, 2024

Board discusses metal detectors for enhanced school safety

At the Board of Education meeting on October 29, 2024, school safety was the main topic of discussion.

Oct 24, 2024

New solar-powered craft gathers data in Shinnecock Bay without ecological harm

Stony Brook University, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Open Ocean Robotics, and McLane Research Laboratories, has introduced a new solar-powered, remote-controlled craft.

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.