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Mar 18, 2025

Seventh grader wins countywide middle school spelling bee

Olivia Chen, a seventh-grade student at William Floyd Middle School, has been named the Suffolk County spelling bee champion.

Mar 18, 2025

Sunkoo Yuh shares journey from aspiring athlete to celebrated ceramicist

Sunkoo Yuh, a renowned ceramicist and professor of art at the University of Georgia, recently shared his artistic journey during the opening reception for his exhibition "Cycles of Clay" at the Charles B. Wang Center.

Mar 18, 2025

Computer science lecturer receives fellowship to develop innovative course on cultural heritage

Tony Scarlatos, a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and recipient of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, has been awarded a faculty fellowship for 2025–2027.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook student earns marine policy fellowship in Senator Murkowski's office

Alyson Lowell, a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), has been awarded the New York Sea Grant (NYSG) John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook educator Clare Whitney named 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar

Clare Whitney, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been named a 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar.

Mar 18, 2025

Study finds link between teenage boys' exposure to violence and partner aggression

A recent study led by Rachel Kidman from Stony Brook University has found that adolescent boys who experience violence are more likely to engage in intimate partner violence (IPV).

Mar 18, 2025

Advocacy Corps urges Senator Schumer's staff for timely federal research funding

Members of Stony Brook University’s Advocacy Corps recently engaged in a virtual meeting with the Long Island Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director of U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Sen.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook updates EcoLeader Internship Program for enhanced student involvement in sustainability

Stony Brook University is enhancing its sustainability efforts with the updated EcoLeader Internship Program.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook advances green transportation with new sustainability initiatives

Since its inception in 2011, the Stony Brook University Office of Sustainability has been dedicated to offering sustainable transportation options to reduce the university's carbon footprint.

Mar 18, 2025

SBU introduces on-campus micro-farm to enhance dining experience

SBU Eats has launched a micro-farm initiative at East Side Dining on the Stony Brook University campus.

Mar 18, 2025

The All Stars Look Like All Star at States

The Smithtown High School bowling team won the New York State Championship this week.

Mar 18, 2025

High school and elementary students collaborate in buddy program

Throughout the academic year, students from William Floyd High School and John S. Hobart Elementary School have engaged in a collaborative buddy program.

Mar 18, 2025

William Floyd High School robotics team prepares for Long Island regional competition

The William Floyd High School Robotics Team 287 recently took part in the FIRST Hudson Valley Regional in Suffern, New York.

Mar 18, 2025

Wertheim Project Earns Eagle Award for Local Scout

Bee hotel leads to an award for this local scout

Mar 18, 2025

Mastic Beach Matriarch Catherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Hennessey, 89

She was a beloved matriarch whose warmth, generosity, and devotion to faith and family left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.

Mar 18, 2025

DOGE Report: Who Does Elon Musk Work For and What Does DOGE Do?

Who does Musk work for and is he trying to accomplish anything any different than what other presidents tried to do?

Mar 18, 2025

Backyard Burn Ban is in Effect

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14.

Mar 18, 2025

And Another One: Suffolk County Sheriff's Deputies Make a Street-Racing Arrest

Nicholas Mulligan, 20, of Farmingdale was arrested for partaking in illegal speed contest.

Mar 17, 2025

The Johnnies Grab the Second Seed

It has been a magical rebirth season for the St. John's basketball program, but they certainly aren't done yet.

Mar 17, 2025

William Floyd Middle School prepares for annual showcase night

The William Floyd Middle School community is set to gather for its annual "Showcase Night" on Thursday, March 20, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

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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

Huge Turnout for County Executive Event

Big turnout at Ed Romaine’s Nine and Dine


Sports

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Downfalls and Breakouts

Hi my name is Jack Thaler and I hope you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be focusing on teaching you how to treat unlikely and sudden breakouts and downfalls while also giving you my hitter and pitcher pickups of the week.