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Oct 27, 2025

Stony Brook celebrates homecoming with Wolfstock Weekend events

Stony Brook University hosted its 44th annual Homecoming festival, known as Wolfstock, over the weekend.

Oct 26, 2025

Stony Brook professor receives NIH grant to develop AI for healthcare resource allocation

Jian Li, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University, has received a $1.2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create artificial intelligence systems that improve the allocation of healthcare resources for...

Oct 26, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull students study river science at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School fourth-grade students recently took part in an educational field trip to Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.

Oct 23, 2025

Stony Brook researchers awarded NSF grant for study using ancient fern in climate mitigation

A team at Stony Brook University has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the potential of an ancient aquatic fern, Azolla, in offsetting carbon emissions.

Oct 23, 2025

Stony Brook honors students present innovative projects at INNOVATE challenge

A group of undergraduate students from Stony Brook University participated in INNOVATE: Honors Edition, an all-day innovation challenge held on October 17 at the Student Activities Center.

Oct 23, 2025

Stony Brook researchers contribute to first joint analysis on neutrino oscillation

Researchers from Stony Brook University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy have participated in a joint analysis with international teams from the T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) and NOvA (NuMI Off-axis νe Appearance) experiments.

Oct 22, 2025

William Floyd High School to present 'Puffs' theater production on November 7-8

The William Floyd High School Theater Arts program will stage the play "Puffs" on November 7 and 8 at 6:30 pm in the Nick Poulos Auditorium.

Oct 22, 2025

WFSD students visit Riverhead Building Supply for hands-on learning

Students from William Floyd High School's Business Ownership & Management and Woodworking courses recently visited Riverhead Building Supply to gain firsthand experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment.

Oct 22, 2025

Stony Brook researchers contribute to first joint T2K-NOvA neutrino experiment analysis

Researchers from Stony Brook University have participated in a joint analysis with teams from the T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) and NOvA (NuMI Off-axis νe Appearance) neutrino experiments.

Oct 21, 2025

William Floyd High School field hockey team secures first playoff berth since early 2000s

The William Floyd High School varsity field hockey team has secured a place in the playoffs for the first time since the early 2000s.

Oct 20, 2025

President Goldsmith discusses strategic vision for Stony Brook University during radio interview

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith appeared on WUSB-FM’s “Health Matters” for an interview with host Kate Valerio, discussing her first three months in office, her background in higher education, and her vision for the university’s...

Oct 20, 2025

Stony Brook professor's artwork featured in exhibition marking atomic bombing anniversary

Nobuho (Nobi) Nagasawa, a professor in the Department of Art at Stony Brook University, is participating in an exhibition at the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery.

Oct 20, 2025

William Floyd High School announces class ring ordering days for November

William Floyd High School has announced that class ring ordering days for juniors and seniors will take place on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5.

Oct 20, 2025

Stony Brook professor Neelima Sehgal named 2025 American Physical Society Fellow

Stony Brook University Professor Neelima Sehgal has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).

Oct 19, 2025

Stony Brook University mourns Nobel laureate C.N. Yang, founder of its theoretical physics institute

Chen-Ning Yang, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and founder of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stony Brook University, died on October 18 at the age of 103.

Oct 19, 2025

5K run raises funds for new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

Members of the community gathered at Stony Brook University on October 4 for the annual “Anthony’s Red Shoe Fund Run.” The event aimed to raise funds for a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Oct 19, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts annual employee wellness fair promoting staff health

More than 600 employees attended Stony Brook University's annual “Be Well, Work Well” Employee Wellness and Benefits Fair on October 7 at the Student Activities Center ballrooms.

Oct 19, 2025

Two William Floyd High School seniors recognized as National Merit Scholar Commended Students

Two William Floyd High School seniors, Katelynn Glover and Hannah Schultzer, have been recognized as Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Oct 19, 2025

Stony Brook University awarded $22 million for geothermal energy projects

Stony Brook University will receive $22 million as part of New York’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Program to design and build two geothermal network projects on its West Campus and at Stony Brook Southampton.

Oct 19, 2025

Stony Brook scientist helps expand global ocean conservation initiative to Chesapeake Bay

When the Chesapeake Bay was named a Mission Blue Hope Spot in June, Ellen Pikitch, a professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and executive director of the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science, said it...

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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.


Opinion

Long Island: The Last Bastion of Freedom in a Failing New York

Well, my friends, the votes were cast and the outcome was clear: Zohran Mamdani had seized control of New York City. When I looked at that result, I didn’t see a victory for common sense — I saw the beginning of a collapse.


Bellport’s Joann Neal honored for lifetime of service

Bellport resident is a Woman of Distinction.