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Sep 5, 2025

Stony Brook researchers use simulations to uncover how ice helps spark lightning

A study published in Nature Physics has shown that ordinary ice can generate electricity, providing new understanding of how lightning forms.

Sep 5, 2025

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Your New Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officers 

In his congratulatory remarks, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. confirmed the 63 new corrections officers “now hold a position of authority in Suffolk County, and with that authority comes great responsibility.”

Sep 5, 2025

Happy to Report Peacock’s Local Newsroom-Set ‘Office’ Spinoff “The Paper” Gets it Right

As a series, “The Paper” is mass-appeal funny with just enough “inside baseball” to fill us journos with glee and sans regret that we were not tabbed to consult.

Sep 5, 2025

Suffolk County Community College hosts contemporary art exhibit through October

Suffolk County Community College’s Lyceum Gallery is hosting The Show of Delights in Contemporary Art through October 25, 2025.

Sep 5, 2025

The Queen’s Gambit: Can Hochul’s Atomic Aspirations Keep the Lights on?

A veteran of reporting on nuclear energy since the 1980’s Robert Chartuk takes a look at Gov. Hochul’s nuclear gambit.

Sep 4, 2025

Eastport-South Manor officially opens for 2025-2026 school year

Eastport-South Manor students filled with excitement for the start of a new school year.

Sep 4, 2025

Connetquot Welcomes Students Back for the 2025-26 School Year

It’s all smiles as students flock back to school in the Connetquot Central School District.

Sep 4, 2025

Mount Sinai Football Gives Back

The Mount Sinai football annual picnic is always about more than just what it looks like on the surface.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook University and BNL announce winners of 2025 seed grant program

The Office of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 SBU-BNL Seed Grant Program.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook Punter Nominated for Prestigious Award

Stony Brook has been receiving a lot of off-season attention after their turnaround season last year and the expectations are high for this season. Some Seawolves are also being looked at for individual awards. Senior punter Clayton Taylor has been nominated for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy.

Sep 4, 2025

Hardekopf on Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fire Island: 'I view our walks as one big support group'

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will return to Fire Island on Sunday, Sept. 7, as part of a growing effort to expand awareness, support services and fundraising for Alzheimer’s research across Long Island.

Sep 4, 2025

William Floyd School District shares first day of school 2025 photo slideshows

The William Floyd School District marked the start of the 2025-2026 academic year by sharing a series of videos featuring first-day photos from students, staff, and families.

Sep 4, 2025

Physician sues New York ethics commission, alleges constitutional violations in jurisdiction dispute

A New York physician has filed a federal lawsuit against the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, alleging the agency violated his constitutional rights by improperly asserting jurisdiction and retaliating against him through his employer.

Sep 4, 2025

New York attorney sues Al Jazeera, alleges defamation over Instagram post

A New York immigration attorney has filed a defamation lawsuit against Al Jazeera Media Network, alleging the international news outlet falsely accused him of being paid by the Israeli government to spread propaganda.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $4M NSF grant for multi-institutional quantum network project

A team led by Stony Brook University has secured a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the development of a 10-node quantum network, known as SCY-QNet.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook leads $4M NSF-backed effort on regional quantum network expansion

A team led by Stony Brook University has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the development of a 10-node quantum network.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program offering flexible licensing options for industry partners

Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, aimed at improving how companies can access intellectual property developed through university research collaborations.

Sep 4, 2025

Brookhaven completes resurfacing project on Old Town Road

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro has announced the completion of a major resurfacing project on Old Town Road, covering a 4.2-mile section from New York State Route 112 in Coram to New York State Route 347/Nesconset...

Sep 4, 2025

Opened Up Their Eager Eyes: School Time Once Again in South Country

On their first day back at school, eelementary students were greeted by their new teachers and given a preview of the learning activities they would participate in over the next several months.

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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.