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William Floyd High School names David Villegas Artist of the Month
William Floyd High School has named senior David Villegas as its latest “Artist of the Month.” Villegas was selected after a competition among senior artists, and his artwork will appear on the cover of the 2026 William Floyd High School yearbook.
Presenting: South Country's Peer Elective Program, NHSers
Peer-based elective programs are imminent at South Country Central School District, according to the district. This signals a commitment to broadening inclusive learning — bringing students of all abilities together in meaningful, collaborative classroom settings.
Stony Brook opens engagement center to connect with alumni and friends
In November, Stony Brook University opened the Stony Brook Engagement Center to strengthen its relationship with alumni and supporters.
William Floyd Elementary School students hold Thanksgiving-themed balloon parade
Just before the Thanksgiving break, special education classes at William Floyd Elementary School held a balloon parade inspired by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
William Floyd announces winter concert and art show schedule for December
The William Floyd School District has announced the schedule for its December 2025 winter concerts and art shows.
Stony Brook University leads SUNY system with top student affairs awards
Stony Brook University’s Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) has received four Outstanding Student Affairs Program (OSAP) Awards from the State University of New York (SUNY) system for 2025, making it the most awarded campus in the SUNY network...
Shaheem “BlueDaBarber363” Foundation brings mental health message to William Floyd Barbering Academy
Students in the William Floyd High School Barbering Academy recently participated in a discussion about mental health awareness led by Jason Alexander Sr., co-founder of the Shaheem “BlueDaBarber363” Foundation.
Long Island State Veterans Home earns top marks from U.S. News & World Report
The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
Tangier Smith Elementary welcomes students with Elf on the Shelf tradition
Principal Dominic Ciliotta and assistant principal Jackie Cabrera at Tangier Smith Elementary School marked the start of December by dressing in "Elf on the Shelf" costumes to greet students returning to school on Monday, December 1.
Stony Brook University introduces interdisciplinary ‘AI Ecologies’ course for spring 2026
A new course focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across different fields will be offered at Stony Brook University starting in Spring 2026.
Tim Chartier encourages students at Stony Brook University to pursue sports analytics
Mathematician and sports analytics expert Tim Chartier spoke to students and faculty at Stony Brook University on November 22 as part of the Convergence Lecture Series.
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary holds third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration, an event aimed at fostering gratitude and community spirit among students, staff, and families.
Stony Brook University raises over $93K in first Back the Brook crowdfunding event
Back the Brook, a 24-hour crowdfunding event at Stony Brook University, took place on November 19 and raised more than $93,000 to support student clubs, organizations, and athletic programs.
Moriches Elementary celebrates diversity with multicultural family night
Moriches Elementary School recently held a Multicultural Family Night, an event organized in partnership with the Moriches PTO.
Stony Brook University hosts second annual accounting case competition
Stony Brook University’s College of Business held its second annual Accounting Case Competition in early November, providing students with an opportunity to apply their accounting knowledge to a real-world business scenario.
Stony Brook Future Teachers Association connects students with experienced educators at annual event
Last Monday, Stony Brook University’s Future Teachers Association (FTA) held its fourth annual Teacher Meet and Greet, bringing together teacher education students and experienced educators from the local area.
Four William Floyd High School juniors chosen for eVoco choral performance
Four juniors from William Floyd High School have been selected to perform with the eVoco Voice Collective, a choral ensemble recognized for its focus on combining poetry and music through group singing.
CNN senior producer Matthew Moskowitz discusses career journey during visit to Stony Brook University
Students at Stony Brook University's School of Communication and Journalism recently participated in a live, student-run interview event featuring Matthew Moskowitz, a senior producer at CNN and alumnus of the university.
Seawolves Pantry expands support against campus hunger through partnerships
Stony Brook University’s Seawolves Pantry continues to address food insecurity among students, staff, and faculty by providing access to healthy food and basic necessities.
Wolfie’s Holiday Toy Drive expands parade route across Stony Brook University campuses
Wolfie’s Holiday Toy Drive will take place on Wednesday, December 10, beginning with a parade at 9:30 am from the Charles B. Wang Center and ending at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.
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The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.