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Nov 6, 2025

William Floyd and Paca middle schoolers explore Van Gogh exhibit at NY Botanical Gardens

Eighth grade art students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School visited the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to experience the "Van Gogh’s Flowers" exhibit.

Nov 5, 2025

Stony Brook University draws record attendance at annual Light the Brook celebration

Stony Brook University hosted its eighth annual Light the Brook event on November 3, marking the beginning of the holiday season with a record number of attendees.

Nov 4, 2025

Stony Brook University town hall launches initiative for cross-campus strategic planning

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith hosted a town hall on October 21 at the Bauman Center for Leadership and Service, bringing together about 100 students, staff, faculty, and leaders from both the main campus and Stony Brook...

Nov 4, 2025

New research confirms Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex

For years, scientists believed that Nanotyrannus, a dinosaur discovered in the 1940s, was simply a young Tyrannosaurus rex.

Nov 4, 2025

New research shows Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex

A new study published in Nature challenges the long-held belief that Nanotyrannus was simply a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.

Nov 3, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns national recognition from Healthgrades for specialty medical care

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by Healthgrades for its clinical care in stroke, cardiac, and joint replacement services.

Nov 3, 2025

William Floyd boys’ cross country team qualifies for state after strong season

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity cross country team has completed its regular season with a 4-1 record, securing a place in the county championship at Sunken Meadow State Park.

Nov 3, 2025

William Floyd High School Barbering Academy offers free haircuts to middle school students

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has started offering free haircuts and shape ups to students at William Paca Middle School and William Floyd Middle School.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook University study links adolescent sleep habits to future heart health

A recent study led by researchers at Stony Brook University’s Program in Public Health has found that sleep habits during adolescence can predict cardiovascular health in young adulthood.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook alumnus Martin Horstman expands children's gaming platform after acquisition

Martin Horstman, a 2006 graduate of Stony Brook University, has seen his childhood passion for video games evolve into a global platform aimed at children.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook study links adolescent sleep habits with future heart health

A recent study led by Stony Brook University researchers has found that adolescents who maintain earlier, more efficient, and regular sleep patterns are more likely to have better cardiovascular health as young adults.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook University TV writing students win awards at Austin Film Festival

Two students from Stony Brook University’s MFA in Television Writing Program have received top honors at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, a prominent event for screenwriting and storytelling in film and television.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook professors to discuss neutrino physics and aging at Provost’s Lecture Series

Two SUNY Distinguished Professors, Chang Kee Jung and Clinton Rubin, will speak at the upcoming Provost’s Lecture Series event on November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Charles B. Wang Center Theater at Stony Brook University.

Nov 2, 2025

Staller Center announces Spring 2026 lineup featuring music, dance, theater, and comedy

The Staller Center has announced its Spring 2026 season, featuring a range of performances in music, dance, theater, and comedy.

Nov 2, 2025

Jazz Loft @ Southampton presents ‘The Art & Soul of Rhythm & Blues’ October 30

The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series will continue its fall season with a performance titled “The Art & Soul of Rhythm & Blues” on Thursday, October 30.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook researchers develop AI system for realistic 3D models of Mars

Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed an artificial intelligence system that creates realistic three-dimensional videos of the Martian surface.

Nov 2, 2025

FoodLab hosts nutrition-focused Tea Talk Tuesday event at Stony Brook Southampton

FoodLab at Stony Brook Southampton is organizing its next “Tea Talk Tuesday” event on November 4, featuring Paula Montagna, a registered dietitian from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

Nov 2, 2025

Stony Brook highlights inclusive approach in MFA creative writing program

Stony Brook University’s MFA in Creative Writing and Literature program was the focus of a recent interview on WLIW-FM’s Heart of the East End.

Nov 1, 2025

Stony Brook professor Neelima Sehgal honored as 2025 American Physical Society Fellow

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

Nov 1, 2025

Two freshmen win logo contest for William Floyd High School's 'Puffs' production

William Floyd High School freshmen Audriana Smith and Welman Gomez Zelaya have been named winners of a logo design contest for the school’s theater program.

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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven

This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.