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Brookhaven Lab uses supercomputers to predict meson charge distribution
Nuclear physics theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated that supercomputers can predict the distribution of electric charges in mesons, which are particles composed of a quark and...
Human Library returns to Stony Brook University on November 20
Stony Brook University Libraries is set to host The Human Library event on November 20.
Stony Brook celebrates seventh annual Light the Brook event
Stony Brook University marked the start of the holiday season on November 4 with its seventh annual Light the Brook event.
Brookhaven announces crackdown on illegal housing with stricter enforcement
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico has announced a new initiative to strengthen enforcement against illegal housing, which includes increased fines for rental permit violations targeting repeat offenders.
Katherine Freese to discuss dark matter mysteries at Brookhaven Lab
Physicist Katherine Freese is set to deliver a lecture titled "The Mystery of Dark Matter in the Universe" at Brookhaven National Laboratory on November 20.
Google funds Stony Brook professor's innovative text input research with $100K gift
Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science has received a $100,000 unrestricted gift from Google to support Professor Xianfeng David Gu's research.
Stony Brook scientists unveil new method for imaging atomic nuclei shapes
Scientists at Stony Brook University have developed a novel approach to using high-energy particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to explore atomic nuclei shapes.
Elementary school brings back life-sized Candy Land for educational fun
Students at John S. Hobart Elementary School recently participated in a life-sized version of the popular board game "Candy Land" held in their school library.
Three William Floyd students earn spots in SCMEA All-County Jazz bands
Three students from the William Floyd School District have been selected for the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) All-County Jazz bands.
New technique reveals details about atomic nuclei shapes using high-energy particle collisions
Scientists at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have developed a new method to analyze atomic nuclei shapes through high-energy particle collisions.
Some Thoughts From the Newsroom as Election Day 2024 is in the History Books
Please try as best as possible to thank a veteran every single day of the year, not just November 11th of every year.
West Babylon man receives decade-long sentence for drugs and weapon charges
Joshua Oltchick, a 26-year-old resident of West Babylon, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for charges related to the possession of firearms and narcotics.
Stony Brook honors Jim Simons for contributions to academia
Stony Brook University recently hosted an event to honor Jim Simons, a renowned mathematician and philanthropist.
LI Repubs Rejoice in this Magic Moment: LaLota Wins NY-01, while the Senate Bleeds Red
Across both Long Island counties, there was plenty to celebrate for those regularly keen on riding the "red wave."
Early American Republic Election Fights with our Historic Leaders
— President Abraham Lincoln, August 23rd, 1864
Visit a Museum for Free with the Library's Pass Program
Our Museum Passes can be reserved by Mastics-MorichesShirley Community card holders who are at least 18 years of age. Patrons need a valid, unexpired, unblocked, adult library card with fines not exceeding $25.00 to reserve a museum pass. This includes patrons who have signed up for a temporary library card via the website. Patrons must present their library card and
The Role of Pooled Income Trusts in Qualifying for Community Medicaid
A: The short answer is "maybe." Medicaid for long-term care for New Yorkers over 65 years old has both income and asset rules for eligibility. To qualify for services, the applicant's countable assets must be under $31,175 in 2024. Tax-deferred retirement accounts, prepaid irrevocable funeral contracts, and various other types of assets are not counted toward this limit.
Back to Status Quo for Suffolk's State Delegation
There's a one seat change in Suffolk's state legislative delegation with the Democrats taking back a position they lost two years ago in Northern Brookhaven.
Healthcare provider accused of breaching patient confidentiality by sharing data with advertisers
A new class-action lawsuit accuses a major healthcare provider of violating patient confidentiality laws by sharing sensitive health information with LinkedIn without consent.
Learning Care Group accused of labor violations by former employees
A lawsuit has been filed against Learning Care Group, Inc. and Everbrook Academy, LLC, alleging labor law violations affecting employees. On October 31, Aamaityah Vaughan and Gladys Taveras filed a complaint, claiming the companies failed to provide timely wages and retaliated against whistleblowers.
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West Indian Advocacy Group Accuses NYC Officials of Discrimination
The West Indian Semaroon Tribe has launched a legal battle against New York City officials over alleged constitutional violations and discrimination related to cannabis enforcement policies.