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William Floyd High School honors CTE seniors on signing day
William Floyd High School recently held its annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Signing Day, celebrating nearly 120 graduating seniors who plan to pursue further education or enter the workforce in their chosen fields.
Renowned musician Mark Wood joins WFSD fifth graders for special performance
Mark Wood, an Emmy-winning composer and former member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is set to perform with fifth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District.
Stony Brook University Hospital earns top 25 ranking for environmental excellence
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its efforts in environmental excellence.
Stony Brook honors top doctoral researchers at annual colloquium
Stony Brook University recently held its annual Distinguished Doctoral Colloquium, recognizing five doctoral students with the President’s Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students.
Mother and daughter graduate together from Stony Brook University's health science program
Ambreen Sajid and her daughter, Nawal Choudhry, recently graduated together from Stony Brook University’s Health Science program.
Stony Brook hosts global experts at Cray User Group Meeting
Stony Brook University recently hosted the 2025 Cray User Group (CUG) Meeting, an annual event for experts in high-performance computing (HPC).
Scientists use AI to improve efficiency in zinc-ion batteries
A collaborative team of scientists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory has employed artificial intelligence to gain insights into the functioning of zinc-ion batteries, with the aim of enhancing their efficiency for...
Stony Brook hosts free wheelchair tune-up for Suffolk County residents
According to the New York State Department of Health, 23.1 percent of adults in Suffolk County have a disability, with many relying on mobility devices.
Lindsay Bryde leads efforts for improved accessibility at Stony Brook University
Lindsay Bryde has taken on various roles throughout her career, including teacher, project manager, carpenter, and accessibility coordinator.
William Floyd students participate in seal rehabilitation project
Students from William Floyd Middle School's Animal Science Club have successfully completed a project to rehabilitate and release a rescued harbor seal named "Floyd."
Third-grade penpals meet face-to-face after months of correspondence
For the second time in the school year, students from Mrs. Dobbeck's third-grade class at Moriches Elementary School met with their penpals from Mrs. McNamara's third-grade class at John S. Hobart Elementary School.
William Floyd High School celebrates Class of 2025 academic awards
William Floyd High School recently held its annual Academic Awards Night to honor the achievements of the Class of 2025.
WFHS senior receives prestigious American Chemical Society award
William Floyd High School senior Alice Chen has been recognized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for her academic achievements in high school chemistry.
Stony Brook University Hospital earns top national ranking for environmental excellence
Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its commitment to environmental excellence.
Jazz Loft series features Grammy winner Dan Pugach at Southampton
Grammy Award winner Dan Pugach and singer Allison Rumley are set to headline the second concert in The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series on May 29 at 7 pm.
Stony Brook continues participation in Chancellor's Summer Research Excellence Fund
Stony Brook University is marking its third year of involvement in the Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund.
Jazz Loft series continues with Grammy-winning Dan Pugach Big Band
The Avram Theater recently hosted a concert as part of The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series, featuring the Dan Pugach Big Band with guest vocalist Allison Rumley.
Teen prodigy graduates from Stony Brook University at age 16
When 16-year-old Jivan Ramesh graduates from Stony Brook University, he will become the youngest graduate in decades, having completed his degree in three years.
Stony Brook scholars chosen for NHC summer residency program
Since 2015, the National Humanities Center (NHC) has been offering a summer residency program for graduate students and faculty in humanities doctoral programs.
New RA EXP+ program offers resident assistants academic credit
Resident assistants (RAs) are expected to be problem solvers, effective communicators, and strategic thinkers.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.
Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event
Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.