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High Academic Honors for Ten William Floyd HS Students
To earn this prestigious academic designation, students must have scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
ESM Students Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Students throughout the Eastport-South Manor Central School District are taking timein their foreign language in the elementary schools classes to celebrate National HispanicHeritage Month, from September 15th, 2024, to October 15th, 2024.
Where drivers found cheapest premium gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 21
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Seven employees arrested for illegal sale and possession of controlled substances
Seven employees of the Claros Variedades convenience store chain in Suffolk County have been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to the illegal sale and possession of controlled substances. The individuals, ROXANA RAMOS ARGUETA, XENIA MIRANDA RODRIGUEZ, KEVIN CLAROS, IDENCIS CHAVEZ-GAMES, ANNA GRISELDA RIVERA, TERESA RAMOS CLAROS, and YESICA CLAROS RAMOS were arraigned on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.
Interim President McCormick outlines future plans in State of University address
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick delivered his first State of the University address on September 25. He discussed how the university will tackle challenges while maintaining its status as New York's flagship university.
Physicist Xiaoqian Chen receives DOE Early Career Award for quantum materials research
Xiaoqian Chen, a physicist and beamline scientist at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), has been named one of 91 early career scientists to receive research funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Early Career Research Program. This support will aid her in studying quantum mechanics and how particles interact to share information.
Suffolk Community College Foundation continues scholarships for local Latino students
The Suffolk Community College Foundation has announced the continuation of two scholarship programs to support students in the Patchogue/Medford area, including those from Latino backgrounds. These scholarships aim to help students facing financial barriers as they pursue their education at Suffolk County Community College.
Michelle Ballan receives HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Award
Michelle Ballan, professor and associate dean for research in the Stony Brook School of Social Welfare, received The HERALD 2024 Excellence in Healthcare Award at a ceremony on September 18. The award honors individuals whose dedication and commitment have made a difference in the health and well-being of others.
William Floyd High School honors ten seniors with AP Capstone distinction
Ten seniors from William Floyd High School have earned the AP Capstone distinction on their future high school diplomas based on their performance on AP exams through May 2024. To receive this designation, students must score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.
Stony Brook University wins Car Free Day competition with record participation
Stony Brook University has been named the 2024 champion of the annual Car Free Day Long Island event. This international event, held every September, encourages people to travel without cars. This year, 892 members of the Stony Brook community pledged to forgo at least one car trip on September 22, opting instead for walking, biking, carpooling, using public transportation, or telecommuting. Their participation made Stony Brook University (SBU) the top performer among all participating Long Island organizations.
Interim President McCormick delivers first State of the University address at Stony Brook
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick delivered his first State of the University address on September 26, 2024. The event was attended by faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, healthcare workers, elected representatives, and local community members.
Shocking New Poll Shows 48% of Democrats Think America Might Be Better Off If Trump Had Been Assassinated
The latest Rasmussen Poll shockingly shows just that shy of half of Democrats polled "could not bring themselves to say that America would not be better off if the opposing party's candidate for president had been assassinated."
Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending Sept. 21
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21.
Big Dogs Rule The NFL
Coming into week 3 there had already been nightmare scenarios for NFL bettors across the country. When big favorites not only fail to cover, but lose outright, the ripple effect can be felt across multiple different types of tickets. Not only does the public love the favorites, but they also put the big heavy juiced favorite teams in teasers and moneyline parlays, all of which crash when a big underdog loses. Ask any survivor pool participant this season how that has worked out.
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 21
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 21.
Expert on cognitive aging named chair at Stony Brook's neurology department
Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. His appointment by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM, will begin on October 14.
Bay Shore man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of hazardous waste
Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has pleaded guilty to charges of Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree. The plea follows his illegal disposal of hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in April 2023.
Steven Skiena's team wins KDD Test of Time Award
Department of Computer Science Professor Steven Skiena, along with his former students Rami al-Rfou and Bryan Perozzi, received the 2024 KDD Test of Time Award for their work on graph representation learning.
Officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mt. Sinai paving project
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a 15-road paving project in Mount Sinai.
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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.