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Stony Brook lecture series highlights faculty achievements in physics and biomedical engineering
Stony Brook University recently featured two SUNY Distinguished Professors in its Provost’s Lecture Series, highlighting faculty achievements in physics and biomedical engineering.
Stony Brook researchers highlight AI and quantum leadership at SUNY council meeting
Universities, industry leaders, and government representatives from across New York State gathered in New York City on November 12-13 for the annual State University of New York (SUNY) Research Council meeting.
William Floyd United Teachers host annual coat giveaway distributing thousands of winter items
On November 15, William Floyd High School hosted the third annual Coat Giveaway organized by the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT).
Five Stony Brook faculty named among world’s most cited researchers by Clarivate
Five faculty members from Stony Brook University have been named to the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list, placing them among the top one percent of researchers globally.
Stony Brook University researchers continue Antarctic studies amid hopes for permanent presence
A research team from Stony Brook University has begun a new expedition to Antarctica, aiming to study the effects of global change.
Severino on Girls Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show: 'A magical experience'
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is preparing to open its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport. The walk-through event will run from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Police unity event brings holiday meals to 1,000 families
Thanksgiving will be happier for a thousand families thanks to the 7th Precinct giveaway.
Plaintiff challenges local authorities over alleged Second Amendment violations
A Suffolk County resident has filed a lawsuit against local authorities alleging violations of his Second Amendment rights due to restrictive handgun licensing policies.
Plaintiff Alleges Judicial Misconduct Against Supreme Court Justice Over Foreclosure Case
In a dramatic legal showdown in New York's Eastern District Court, David A. Bythewood accuses Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Fischer of biased actions favoring HSBC Bank in a foreclosure dispute.
Plaintiff alleges baby formula company misled consumers about product safety
A class action lawsuit has been filed against ByHeart, Inc., accusing them of failing to disclose contamination risks in their infant formula products with Clostridium botulinum.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer SUNY Farmingdale Over Pregnancy-Related Accommodations
A former payroll clerk has filed a lawsuit against SUNY Farmingdale alleging discrimination based on pregnancy-related conditions.
Melissa Finucane named inaugural holder of endowed chair for climate policy at Stony Brook
Melissa Finucane has been appointed as the first William and Jane Knapp Endowed Infinity Chair at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook researchers identify how key drug kills sleeping sickness parasite
A team of researchers from Stony Brook University has published a study that provides new insights into how the drug fexinidazole kills trypanosomatid parasites, which are responsible for diseases such as Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also...
Avi Wigderson discusses role of randomness during Stony Brook University lecture
Randomness, often seen as the opposite of order, was the focus of a recent lecture at Stony Brook University delivered by Avi Wigderson, the 2021 Abel Prize laureate and Herbert H. Maass Professor in the School of Mathematics at the Institute for...
Stony Brook University commemorates Veterans Day with ceremony honoring service
Stony Brook University held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 12 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium, gathering students, faculty, staff, community members, and veterans to honor military service and reflect on the experiences of those...
Stony Brook MD/PhD student explores drug development targeting bacterial infection mechanisms
Dante Dullas, an MD/PhD candidate at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine, is focused on research that could influence the way physicians treat bacterial infections.
Syed Shah named chair of anesthesiology at Stony Brook’s Renaissance School
Syed Shah, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, effective November 6.
Stony Brook Southampton launches community garden with state grant support
FoodLab at Stony Brook Southampton is starting a new Community Garden this spring, aiming to provide a space where students and local residents can grow food and foster community ties.
Graduate education explores challenges posed by artificial intelligence in scientific research
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing scientific research, prompting discussions about its impact on graduate education.
William Floyd High School sets cap and gown ordering dates for graduating seniors
William Floyd High School has announced the schedule for seniors to order their graduation caps, gowns, and tassels for the upcoming commencement ceremony on June 27, 2026.
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Are We Ready to Platoon Pitching?
Successful fantasy baseball managers are always looking for ways to gain an edge, and one of the oldest strategies in the game is taking advantage of splits. Savvy owners have long used platoons, pairing hitters who mash left-handed pitching with those who excel against righties. Others look for favorable ballparks, making sure to start players when they're at Coors Field or in other hitter-friendly environments.