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Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook receives NSF funding for seabird study in Southern Ocean

A new research initiative led by Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) has received a three-year, $666,910 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook hosts conference on political behavior amid turbulent times

Stony Brook University recently hosted a significant conference on political behavior, organized by the Department of Political Science.

Jun 19, 2025

Clean energy professionals visit Long Island wind farm after completing training

A group of clean energy professionals recently embarked on a visit to a wind farm off the coast of Long Island.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook hosts camp for children who stutter

Stony Brook University is set to host a unique program this summer aimed at supporting children and teens who stutter.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook's Center for Inclusive Education celebrates graduates' milestones

The Center for Inclusive Education (CIE) at Stony Brook University recently held its annual Graduation Celebration and Pinning Ceremony on May 21.

Jun 19, 2025

30 Stony Brook faculty honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards

Thirty faculty and staff members from Stony Brook University have been recognized with the 2024-2025 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

Jun 19, 2025

Tara L. Huston completes prestigious leadership fellowship

Stony Brook Surgery's Tara L. Huston, MD, has successfully completed the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship.

Jun 19, 2025

Suffolk County Resident Scammed Out of $40,000

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is once again reminding residents not to fall victim to scams and especially scams involving law enforcement impersonation.

Jun 19, 2025

Stroman Enters Elite Territory With The Yaz Award

Jayden Stroman has won Suffolk County's 57th annual Carl Yastrzemski Award. The award recognizes the top player in Suffolk County.

Jun 19, 2025

Patchogue-Medford Students Inspire $60K Grant for High School Library Renovations

Civic class engagement leads to $60,000 library grant.

Jun 19, 2025

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Long Islanders will Receive Nearly $700 Million in STAR Tax Relief

Jun 19, 2025

Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'

The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.

Jun 19, 2025

Zicchinelli Is Suffolk's Best

Miller Place Panthers starting pitcher Ava Zicchinelli has been named the Suffolk County Pitcher of the Year.

Jun 19, 2025

Cheapest midgrade gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14

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 June 14.

Jun 18, 2025

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 14

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jun 18, 2025

Councilwoman Kesnig attends ribbon-cutting at Long Island Game Farm

Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Woodland Trail at the Long Island Game Farm.

Jun 18, 2025

William Floyd schools closed for Juneteenth observance

William Floyd schools will not be in session on Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth.

Jun 18, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull holds fifth grade moving-up ceremony

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 18, 2025.

Jun 18, 2025

William Floyd Elementary holds fifth grade moving-up ceremony

William Floyd Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 16.

Jun 18, 2025

Moriches Elementary celebrates fifth grade moving-up ceremony

Moriches Elementary School held its Fifth Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on June 17, 2025.

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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.