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Aug 15, 2025

William Floyd School District holds annual summer enrichment program for student musicians

The William Floyd School District Music Department recently completed its annual Summer Music Enrichment Program.

Aug 15, 2025

William Floyd School District sets first day of school and announces free meal program

The William Floyd School District has announced that the first day of classes for students in grades K-12 will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook researchers tag sharks off Fire Island to study local populations

Researchers from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently conducted a shark tagging expedition in the New York Bight, off the coast of Fire Island.

Aug 13, 2025

Killer Films marks 30 years with retrospective at Metrograph curated by Christine Vachon

Killer Films is marking its 30th anniversary with a retrospective at Metrograph, an independent movie theater in New York City.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook hosts summer camp supporting young people who stutter

A week-long camp at Stony Brook Southampton brought together children and teens who stutter, offering them a supportive environment to embrace their voices and build confidence.

Aug 13, 2025

William Floyd High School senior receives violin scholarship from Murphy’s Music

William Floyd High School senior Kaelyn Green has been named a recipient of the Bob Murphy Violin Shop scholarship.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital ranks among top ten New York hospitals

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2025-26 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, moving up to the No. 10 spot in New York State among more than 203 hospitals.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook joins SUNY leadership in DC to advocate for federal research funding

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Capitol Hill on July 22 to advocate for federal support of SUNY campuses, including Stony Brook University.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University recognizes student art installations with commemorative plaques

Members of the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University have marked two recent student art installations with commemorative plaques.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook student-athletes mentor local youth through annual LILTA summer programs

For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University student-athletes engaged with middle and high school students as part of the Long Island Latino Teachers Association (LILTA) Summer Programs.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University installs state’s first solar-powered micro-mobility charging station

Stony Brook University has installed New York State’s first EnerFusion solar-powered micro-mobility charging station, located outside the Chapin Apartments on East Campus.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes record class at Renaissance School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

A group of 141 students officially began their medical training at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) during the White Coat Ceremony held on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center.

Aug 6, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins term as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith began her tenure as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 6, 2025

Simons STEM Scholars participate in summer bridge program at Stony Brook University

The third group of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University participated in a day of hands-on learning on July 24, focusing on research and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.

Aug 6, 2025

Laiba Bilal completes PhD at Stony Brook after two-decade academic journey

Laiba Bilal, who also goes by Zenvee Pillay, completed her PhD in electrical engineering at Stony Brook University in May after a journey that spanned two decades and multiple continents.

Aug 6, 2025

Alda Center leads workshop for New York Climate Exchange's new storytelling initiative

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University hosted a communication workshop on July 29, bringing together more than 20 partners from The New York Climate Exchange.

Aug 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital rises into New York's top ten according to U.S. News

Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in New York State for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report.

Aug 6, 2025

One-Stop-Shop Unveiled for Military, Veterans, and Family Members Interested in SUNY

There is a new state-wide program offering a One-Stop-Shop for active duty service members, veterans and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd School District releases 2025-26 academic calendar in digital format

The William Floyd School District has released its calendar for the 2025-26 school year in digital format.

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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.


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Stony Brook Ronald McDonald House seeking designers

Interior designers can now donate their services as part of the development of the Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Applications to participate in Stony Brook’s build for a great cause are due by Nov. 30th.


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Omaha coming to Huntington, courtesy of IRL Movie Club

Tickets for the October 12 screening are $18 for the general public and $11 for CAC members. IRL members will only have to pay $5.