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Nov 22, 2025

Stony Brook University tests humanoid caregiving robot from DL-RL

A humanoid robot valued at $80,000 has joined Stony Brook University for a temporary stay until July.

Nov 22, 2025

Stony Brook hosts SUNY Council on International Education fall meeting

For the first time, Stony Brook University has hosted the fall meeting of the SUNY Council on International Education (CIE) on its campus.

Nov 22, 2025

Researcher discusses advances in spatial biology for cancer prediction at Stony Brook seminar

Alex Xu, an assistant professor of bioengineering at the University of Maryland and former project scientist at Cedars-Sinai, spoke at a recent biomedical engineering seminar at Stony Brook University’s Javits Center.

Nov 22, 2025

Stony Brook hosts Human Library event to foster dialogue on stereotypes

On November 19, Stony Brook University will host its third annual Human Library event, aiming to address stereotypes and prejudice through open dialogue.

Nov 22, 2025

John S. Hobart Elementary holds events for Bullying Awareness Month

John S. Hobart Elementary School marked Bullying Awareness Month in October with a series of schoolwide events focused on promoting kindness and discouraging bullying among students.

Nov 21, 2025

The troubled presidency of James K. Buchanan

James K. Buchanan is considered among the worst U.S. Presidents.

Nov 21, 2025

'Tis the Season to Give Thanks & Give Back

Q: Should I make charitable gifts during life or after death?

Nov 21, 2025

Library of Things Now Available to Borrow

In order to borrow any items from the library, your MMSCL card must be up-to-date and in good standing

Nov 21, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $6.3 million navy grant for resilient energy research

Stony Brook University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell have been awarded a $6.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research to develop technologies aimed at increasing energy resilience for naval...

Nov 21, 2025

The Epstein Files: Republicans Were Right All Along

Let’s be honest. The Jeffrey Epstein scandal was never just about one monstrous man. It has always been a reflection of America’s ruling class—the elite circles, the media powerbrokers, and the political insiders who pretended for years that nothing was wrong.

Nov 21, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates diversity at annual World Showcase

William Floyd High School recently held the William Floyd World Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the cultural diversity present in the school district.

Nov 21, 2025

Stony Brook hosts symposium honoring scholarship on Asian multilingualism

Faculty, students, and community members attended a lecture at Stony Brook University delivered by Kingsley Bolton, professor emeritus at the University of Stockholm and an expert on world Englishes.

Nov 21, 2025

William Floyd High School robotics team’s t-shirt cannon featured in Newsday

The William Floyd High School Robotics Team 287 has been highlighted in Newsday for its t-shirt cannon robot, which is used to entertain crowds at home football games and other school sports events.

Nov 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine introduces PTSD prevention program for first responders

First responders are regularly exposed to dangerous and traumatic events, which can impact their mental health both in the short and long term.

Nov 21, 2025

Stony Brook hosts inaugural Wolf Den event focused on AI's role in entrepreneurship

Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation (OR&I) recently hosted its first Wolf Den event, aimed at fostering collaboration among investors, researchers, startup founders, and business leaders in the Long Island region.

Nov 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine launches training program to prevent PTSD among emergency responders

Stony Brook Medicine will lead a new program aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency responders.

Nov 20, 2025

Suffolk County SPCA charges Central Islip man with animal cruelty

The Suffolk County SPCA has charged a Central Islip resident with animal cruelty.

Nov 20, 2025

In Mahomes the odds trust

Last week, when the Kansas City Chiefs walked off the field in Denver, they held a record of 5-5. That meant the Chiefs were out of the playoffs, sitting in third place, and had effectively lost the division, with Denver at 9-2 and owning the tiebreaker.

Nov 20, 2025

The Grisham ripple effect

This week, Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham accepted the Bombers’ $22 million qualifying offer, meaning he will be with the Yankees for at least one more season.

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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.