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Mar 13, 2025

William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher Martin Palermo Selected for Prestigious Educator Program

WFHS Chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, was selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) Educator Program.

Mar 13, 2025

The Nation and Suffolk County Celebrate K9 Veterans Day

Every March 13th since 2021 has been ‘K9 Veterans Day’ in Suffolk County. And, President Donald Trump recognized this important K9 day from the White House

Mar 13, 2025

Refurbished Mastic-Shirley Station Now in Service

Everyone’s on board for the newly refurbished Mastic-Shirley Train Station.

Mar 13, 2025

Wendy Gross Recognized as Woman of Distinction

See who’s the latest Woman of Distinction.

Mar 13, 2025

Port Jefferson Athletes Impress at States

The Port Jefferson school district had a memorial week this week when an array of their student athletes competed at the highest level in New York State.

Mar 13, 2025

Councilwoman Mari on Huntington's first All Abilities Expo: 'We want to bridge the gap'

The Town of Huntington is preparing for its first-annual All Abilities Expo, a community event designed to connect families with disabilities to vital resources.

Mar 13, 2025

Syncopated Ladies deliver inspiring tap performance at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University's Staller Center witnessed an energetic tap performance by the Syncopated Ladies on March 14.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook VP seeks congressional support for critical defense research funding

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, visited the US Capitol to advocate for defense research funding.

Mar 13, 2025

Jennifer Cano wins Stony Brook Discovery Prize for innovative research

Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the 2025 Stony Brook Discovery Prize.

Mar 13, 2025

Researchers develop method for lifelong learning in home assistant robots

Researchers at Stony Brook University and MIT are making strides in developing robots that can learn and improve their skills over time.

Mar 13, 2025

Wendy Pearson honored as 'Woman of Distinction' by Town of Southampton

Wendy Pearson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Stony Brook Southampton at Stony Brook University, was recognized by the Town of Southampton as one of its "Women of Distinction" on March 6.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook's Georgakis joins surgical oncology mentorship program

Georgios Georgakis, MD, PhD, from Stony Brook University's Department of Surgery, has been accepted into the Society of Surgical Oncology's (SSO) 2025 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program (CCMP).

Mar 13, 2025

Study identifies key period for preventing cognitive decline

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) highlights a distinct pattern in brain aging, offering insights into when interventions might be most effective to prevent cognitive decline.

Mar 13, 2025

SBU professor explores ecofeminism and filmmaking through Three Mile Island documentary

Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island recounts the 1979 nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, considered the worst commercial nuclear power disaster in U.S. history.

Mar 13, 2025

Marci Lobel receives Fulbright award for research on stress in pregnant women

Stony Brook University's Distinguished Teaching Professor Marci Lobel has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Mar 13, 2025

Colvin lecture explores open-source journalism's impact on truth-telling

Journalists play a crucial role in revealing truths and countering disinformation.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook University receives APLU grant for international student mentorship program

Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to enhance its peer mentorship program for international students.

Mar 13, 2025

Mastic-Shirley LIRR plaza shelter receives long-awaited renovations

On March 12, a dedication ceremony was held for the newly remodeled Mastic-Shirley Long Island Railroad Plaza Shelter.

Mar 13, 2025

William Floyd hosts Lego League qualifier; earns awards

The William Floyd School District (WFSD) recently hosted the 2025 FIRST Lego League Qualifier at William Floyd High School.

Mar 13, 2025

WFHS teacher joins NYS VITAL educator program

William Floyd High School's chemistry teacher, Dr. Martin Palermo, has been selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL Educator Program.

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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.