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May 15, 2025

Stony Brook hosts third annual Big Jewish Block Party

Stony Brook University celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month with its third annual Big Jewish Block Party on May 8.

May 15, 2025

ACEing Tennis for Autism

This past week Smithtown East High School hosted the annual Bob Davis Play for Autism Tournament, and it was a giant success for everyone involved.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University earns national recognition for excellence in cybersecurity research

Stony Brook University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency.

May 15, 2025

AI technique aims to improve speed and safety of CT scans

Researchers at Stony Brook University are working on an AI-based method that could change the landscape of medical imaging by making CT scans faster, safer, and more accurate.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook launches new Facilities Master Plan with community input

Stony Brook University has embarked on the first phase of its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), a strategic initiative aimed at shaping the campus's future over the next decade.

May 15, 2025

William Floyd athletes honored by National Football Foundation

The National Football Foundation's James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter recently hosted its annual Scholar Athlete Brunch, celebrating student-athletes for their performance both on the field and in academics.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook alumni highlight benefits of earning an MBA

In a recent panel hosted by the Career Center at Stony Brook University, alumni shared insights on how their MBA degrees have shaped their careers.

May 15, 2025

Long Island Leaders Unite Against State’s Election Law Shift

It’s not about the people; it’s about power for the state Democrats

May 15, 2025

Distinguished Jewish Americans Recognized by Suffolk County

County Executive Romaine and his colleagues in the Legislature honored various Suffolk County residents of Jewish heritage at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on May 7th.

May 15, 2025

No Objection: Leg. Bontempi Hosts Walt Whitman HS Mock Trial

"The students presented many of the points raised in our debates and even brought some new perspectives on the issues," said Bontempi. "It was a pleasure to watch them engage with such eagerness and insight."

May 15, 2025

William Floyd Middle School celebrates student achievements at annual showcase night

William Floyd Middle School recently held its annual "Showcase Night," an event aimed at celebrating the work of both students and staff.

May 15, 2025

William Floyd High School tennis team secures fourth consecutive playoff berth

The William Floyd High School boys' varsity tennis team has secured a playoff spot for the fourth year in a row.

May 14, 2025

Hometown Heroes Return to Main Street

Center Moriches proudly honors its Hometown Heroes.

May 14, 2025

New York Businesses Celebrate as State Finally Pays Off Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Debt

Businesses can breath a sigh of relief after this $6.2 billion state budget item.

May 14, 2025

Public Invited to See Reconstruction of Rare 18th Century Gunboat Discovered Beneath the World Trade Center

Beginning May 14th you are invited to witness the one-of-a-kind reconstruction of the rare ship will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s America 250 anniversary exhibition.

May 14, 2025

Zeldin’s EPA Powering the Great American Comeback

Zeldin announced what he calls “31 Historic Actions to Power the Great American Comeback”.

May 14, 2025

Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending May 10

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 10.

May 14, 2025

Cheapest E85 gas found in Suffolk County during week ending May 10

According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 2 gas stations had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 10.

May 14, 2025

Stony Brook adopts AI tech for better heart disease diagnosis

Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare system on Long Island to adopt HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to improve the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.

May 14, 2025

Hochul Comes to Long Island Touting Budget Benefits for Nassau/Suffolk

Hochul said that the budget puts thousands of dollars back in the pockets of millions of families on Long Island over the coming year and beyond.

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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.