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Student's passion for eye research driven by personal experience
Yuu-U (“Loy”) Hashimoto, a junior majoring in biology with a minor in applied mathematics and statistics, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for October. Since March 2024, she has been working under the mentorship of Eugene Serebryany, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. Their research focuses on protein aggregation in the eye lens and explores a potential non-surgical treatment involving myo-inositol, a metabolite found in the human eye lens.
John S. Hobart Elementary hosts interactive game show for students and teachers
Students at John S. Hobart Elementary School recently took part in an interactive assembly with Brain Wash Game Show Entertainment. This organization combines school curriculum with pop culture trivia in a TV-game show format to create an immersive experience. The event, sponsored by the John S. Hobart Elementary School PTO, featured students and teachers competing against each other in the MindStorm Game Show.
Councilwoman Bonner announces NY Special Olympics Polar Plunge on November 23
At the September 28 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner introduced New York Special Olympics athlete Matt Schuster and Director of Development Alexis Dawson. They discussed the upcoming 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach and encouraged participation and donations.
Doctoral student awarded fellowship for research on medical technology security
Veena Krish, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Computer Science, has received the 2024 Turner Dissertation Fellowship Award through the Center for Inclusive Education. This $10,000 award acknowledges Krish’s efforts to address technical challenges and technology’s broader societal implications. The award supports students from historically underrepresented groups and disadvantaged communities in preparing their dissertations.
Professor Jeff Ge receives prestigious service award from engineering society
Professor Jeff Ge of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been honored with the Dedicated Service Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This award recognizes voluntary service to the society and acknowledges "outstanding performance, demonstrated effective leadership, prolonged and committed service, devotion, enthusiasm, and faithfulness." The accolade was presented to Ge during the 2024 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences held in Washington, DC from August 25 to 28.
Stony Brook's Yi-Xian Qin receives prestigious biomedical engineering award
Yi-Xian Qin, a distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) CMBE Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. Qin also holds positions as director of the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory and co-director of the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine.
Party On: Live Nation Purchases 'The Paramount' of Huntington
Same building, same vibe—with a longtime partnership made even more official.
Happy Hour in the 631: Patchogue Theatre, LI Brewers Guild To Tie One On in Refreshing Team-Up
Together, the new partners vow to encourage others to broaden their taste buds and horizons in the same breath. Craft beer aficionados and residents in the market for a shared experience with new faces will be able to enjoy the heap of opportunities soon to be in store.
Plaintiff alleges widespread fraud by Stand Up MRI facilities
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit accusing multiple Stand Up MRI facilities across New York of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving false medical diagnoses and unnecessary treatments dating back to at least 2018. The insurance company seeks over $6 million in damages along with punitive measures against the defendants.
Physical therapist sues staffing agency over forced labor allegations
Raylyn E. Joven has filed a lawsuit against Access Therapies Inc., RN Staff Inc., jointly doing business as Rehability Care, and Manuel Garcia in the Eastern District of New York. The suit alleges labor trafficking and wage theft under federal and state laws.
Parent sues New York school district over allegations of anti-Semitic harassment
Avi Polischuk has filed a lawsuit against Massapequa Union Free School District alleging unchecked anti-Semitic harassment at Berner Middle School following recent global events. The suit demands $15 million in damages and calls for significant policy changes within the district.
SEC sues crypto platform NanoBit for investment fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against NanoBit Limited and associated entities for orchestrating an elaborate investment scam that defrauded U.S.-based investors out of nearly $1 million through a fake crypto trading platform.
Prop 1: Woke Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
On the reverse side of this year's election ballot is a proposition that promises equal rights to all residents. A closer look at this Constitutional Amendment pushed by the Progressive Left, however, shows a host of freedoms that many New Yorkers may not subscribe to.
Whale of an Attack on RFK, Jr.
The world witnessed another example of how far the weaponized U.S. government will go to destroy someone who speaks out against it when an investigation was opened on former presidential candidate turned Trump supporter RFK, Jr. for taking a sample of a whale carcass for study 25 years ago.
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Historic Brookhaven Photos on Display at Clerk's Office
A gallery of historical photos is on display at the Brookhaven Clerk's office at Town Hall in Farmingville. "In honor of our town's rich history, we have placed historic images around our office to reflect on and admire how far our town has come," said Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle, who worked with Town Historian Barbara Russell in curating the collection. "Our Town has 369 years of rich history, and I take great pride in serving this historic community as the 44th Town Clerk," LaValle said.
New York's Cadillac Medicaid Program Gets an Upgrade to Rolls Royce
New York's Medicaid program is the most costly of any state in the country and costs 82% above the national average. Now, that program is getting more expensive as New York adds Arts Therapy to the long list of qualifying programs in New York's Medicaid big bucket of services.
Alda Center leader presents communication strategies at NSF advisory committee
Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to present to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Directorate for the Engineering Advisory Committee by Dr. Susan Marguiles. Marguiles asked Lindenfeld to provide strategies on how the NSF can strengthen communication about engineering.
Bay Shore man sentenced up to three decades for kidnapping ex-girlfriend
Holmark Garces, 35, from Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 27 to 30 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and other related charges. The sentencing follows a jury's guilty verdict on several counts including kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon.
New location for Daisy's Nashville Lounge opens in Miller Place
Supervisor Dan Panico attended the grand opening ribbon cutting of Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Miller Place on September 28. The event marked the launch of the second location for the nightspot, which is situated at 275 Route 25A, Suite 33.
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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.
Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments
The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.