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Sep 17, 2025

Po-Shen Loh to speak on adapting skills for artificial intelligence era

The Convergence lecture series is set to begin with a presentation on artificial intelligence and its impact on society and the workforce.

Sep 17, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton hosts weekly farmers market featuring FoodLab Farm produce

Fresh produce grown at Stony Brook Southampton’s FoodLab Farm is being offered every Friday at the campus’s Farmer’s Market Fridays.

Sep 17, 2025

Stony Brook’s Jeff Ge receives top honor from American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Jeff Ge, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has received the ASME Machine Design Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Sep 17, 2025

Stony Brook physicist receives NSF CAREER Award for few-body systems research

Jesus Perez Rios, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.

Sep 17, 2025

Stony Brook physics program reaches global top 40 in latest U.S. News ranking

Stony Brook University has achieved its highest placement to date in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities for Physics, ranking 39th worldwide and 19th nationally.

Sep 17, 2025

New Traffic Pattern Aims to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

They’re going to try a new traffic pattern to help ease William Floyd congestion.

Sep 17, 2025

Traffic Stop Takedown: Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Arrests Bay Shore Man on Fentanyl Charges

Carl Chin, 41 was arrested on Saturday, September 13th, after attempting to flee during a traffic stop. The incident culminated in the discovery that he possessed nearly three ounces of fentanyl.

Sep 17, 2025

Huntington SD launches Handle With Care program

The pilot program, stemming from a national student wellbeing model with proven results, supports students who may be exposed to traumatic events outside the classroom.

Sep 16, 2025

Pal-O-Mine founder on Sunset Rodeo in Islandia: 'It's a very unique and special event'

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Islandia, will host its first-ever Sunset Rodeo on Saturday, Sept. 20, aiming to raise funds for its programs that serve hundreds of clients with disabilities, mental health challenges and other needs.

Sep 16, 2025

Smithtown's Historic Day for 9-11

Smithtown High School had a historic day on the anniversary of a historic day this past week.

Sep 16, 2025

End of the Year Awards for the Flock

The Long Island Ducks have announced that third baseman Troy Viola has been named the team’s 2025 Most Valuable Player.

Sep 16, 2025

Slocum students turn one dot into infinite possibilities

The Dot sparked discussions in the Slocum classrooms on the importance of inspiring and encouraging one another.

Sep 16, 2025

Officer, two others admit to running Suffolk County prostitution ring

Suffolk County police officer George Trimigliozzi, Frank Saggio, and Dana Ciardullo pleaded guilty to operating two brothels in Suffolk County over a period of four years.

Sep 16, 2025

South Shore Press Exclusive: FBI Investigating Santos Death Threat

Editor's Note: Up until being placed in solitary confinement, George Santos was able to communicate electronically with the South Shore Press. This column was sent via "snail mail."

Sep 16, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric hospital in New York by Money Magazine

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State and ranked seventh nationally by Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list.

Sep 16, 2025

Stony Brook researchers unveil new nanoscopy platform for advanced quantum material studies

Stony Brook University researchers have introduced a new nanoscopy platform that could advance quantum sensing and material characterization.

Sep 16, 2025

Democratic Councilman condemns political violence

In a rare move among Democrats, Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli is taking a stand against political violence in the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Sep 16, 2025

Robert Chartuk Remembers the Hurricane of 1938

The Long Island Express Hurricane of 1938 is still remembered to this day.

Sep 16, 2025

Oh, They’re Halfway There! Ronkonkoma St. Pat’s Parade Grand Marshall Named at Flanagan’s Fundraiser

New Grand Marshall Michelle Jones is the daughter of Martin Gaughan, one of the parade’s co-founders in 1991 alongside John Mawn.

Sep 16, 2025

DA’s Office Adds Three Cases for National Cold Case Month

Up to a $2,000 award is being offered to anyone with pertinent information pertaining to the identification of any of the victims.

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Education

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.


Local

Deputy Sheriff Dexter: Meet Suffolk’s newest K9 officer

Already having assisted in numerous investigations—including tracking down a suspect who fled from a DWI crash—2-year-old Dexter has been hard at work even before assuming his official title on October 2, said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.


Local

Mazzarella staffer receives Mastic Beach Conservancy Award

Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella proudly announced that his Chief of Staff, Timothy A. Rothang, has been awarded the 2025 Trailblazer Award by the Mastic Beach Conservancy.