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Aug 27, 2024

Virologist investigates neurological impacts caused by Powassan virus

While Lyme disease is the most recognized and prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States, other infections transmitted through tick bites can be equally or even more dangerous, including the Powassan virus (POWV). Erich Mackow, an internationally recognized virologist at Stony Brook University, is conducting research to uncover one of the most dangerous effects of POWV — neurologic damage.

Aug 27, 2024

SBU Eats unveils new campus dining concepts enhancing student experience

Over the summer, the SBU Eats team worked to transform dining locations throughout the Stony Brook University campus. The changes include new spaces, menu items, expanded mobile ordering, and additional outdoor seating areas.

Aug 27, 2024

Exhibit by Cliff Baldwin opens at Suffolk County Community College

Cliff Baldwin: “In All Languages,” an exhibit of paintings, films, and prints will be on view at the Suffolk County Community College Eastern Campus’ Lyceum Gallery located in the Montaukett Building from September 4 through October 19, 2024. There will be a reception for the artist on Thursday, September 12 from 4 – 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.

Aug 27, 2024

Ultramarathon runner Wai Law plans charity run for Parkinson's research

Wai Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, will run 200 miles in 48 hours this Labor Day weekend to raise money and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research. The center is dedicated to understanding the causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Aug 27, 2024

Joseph Pierce named scholar in residence at Museum of Modern Art

Joseph M. Pierce, associate professor in Stony Brook University’s Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature and inaugural director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative, has been named one of the 2024-2025 Scholars in Residence at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Aug 27, 2024

Brookhaven Highway Department receives state grant for culvert replacement

Patchogue, NY – The Brookhaven Highway Department has announced the receipt of a $910,000 New York State grant to replace the culvert that carries water from Swan River beneath the Barton Avenue overpass in East Patchogue.

Aug 27, 2024

Brookhaven lab preserves its rich history through extensive archival efforts

In December 2019, after a rewarding 30 years at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory — including 22 in the Lab’s Media and Communications Office — Jane Koropsak retired.

Aug 26, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Forced to Make Largest Downward Revision of Jobs Numbers since 2009

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report made the largest downward revision of jobs in 15 years. The BLS report shows a staggering 818,000 jobs disappeared between April 2023 and March 2024.

Aug 26, 2024

Does The Preseason Matter?

The New York teams battled each other this weekend and for one team they had better hope that the preseason means nothing, while the other certainly will preach that this is just a precursor to the type of good season that lies ahead.

Aug 26, 2024

Blood Drive Nets 23 Pints as Supply Remains Under Constant Need

Residents rolled up their sleeves and gave a generous donation of blood during Nesconset Day in Smithtown.

Aug 26, 2024

Kennedy Drops Bomb on Democrats, Backs Trump for President

A grenade was tossed under the tent of the Democrats by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a party stalwart who suspended his campaign for president and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.

Aug 26, 2024

Hochul to Spend $200 Million More for Electric School Buses

Hochul is making an additional $200 million available for clean buses and charging infrastructure in the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.

Aug 26, 2024

Scientists discover heaviest exotic antimatter nucleus at RHIC

Scientists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have discovered a new kind of antimatter nucleus, the heaviest ever detected. The nucleus, known as antihyperhydrogen-4, is composed of four antimatter particles: an antiproton, two antineutrons, and one antihyperon.

Aug 26, 2024

Battelle names Anibal Boscoboinik 'Inventor Of The Year

Anibal Boscoboinik, a materials scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been named an “Inventor of the Year” by Battelle Memorial Institute. Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, partners with Stony Brook University to form Brookhaven Science Associates, which manages the Lab on behalf of DOE’s Office of Science. Battelle manages or co-manages nine national labs across the country.

Aug 26, 2024

Stony Brook names Kevin Tuttle associate dean for finance

Kevin Tuttle, a proven healthcare executive on Long Island and beyond, has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

Aug 26, 2024

Bronx man convicted for Port Jefferson double shooting incident

Alexander Castillo, 27, of the Bronx, was found guilty after a jury trial of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, among other charges, for shooting two men following a dispute at a Port Jefferson pool hall in December 2022. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the verdict.

Aug 26, 2024

New record set in search for dark matter

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced new results from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, the world's most sensitive dark matter detector. The findings narrow down possibilities for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), a leading dark matter candidate.

Aug 26, 2024

Stony Brook University announces interim leadership appointments following Judy Greiman's retirement

Following the retirement of Judy Greiman in August, who served as chief deputy to the president and senior vice president of government and community relations for nine years, several leadership appointments were made as part of the transition plan for Greiman’s roles and responsibilities.

Aug 26, 2024

Couple pleads guilty after fatal fire at rental home kills two sisters

Peter and Pamela Miller have pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal fire at their rental home in Noyac, Suffolk County. The fire resulted in the deaths of Lindsay Wiener, 19, and Jillian Wiener, 21, who were vacationing with their family.

Aug 26, 2024

Biomedical engineering grad students showcase talents at 30th annual research day

The Department of Biomedical Engineering held its 30th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, a platform for biomedical engineering students in master's and doctoral programs to present their research and foster future collaboration.

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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.


Sports

Bad Bunny gets some Super Bowl competition

Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is countering Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show with “The All-American Halftime.”


Opinion

From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA

After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.