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The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stony Brook University observed National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) from September 15 to 19, highlighting the work of postdoctoral scholars within the university and their impact on...
Stony Brook receives $5.3 million NIH grant for physician-scientist training
The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University has secured a five-year, $5.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its Medical Science Training Program (MSTP).
Stony Brook celebrates $1 million gift supporting preservation of senator jacob javits' archives
Stony Brook University Libraries recently welcomed the family of former U.S. Senator Jacob Javits for a private viewing of the Senator Jacob K. Javits Collection, housed in the university’s Special Collections and University Archive.
Sarah Jourdain appointed executive director to lead Stony Brook's teacher education
Stony Brook University has named Sarah Jourdain as the first executive director of teacher education.
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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.
Bayport-Blue Point score 70 as their offense shines
It’s not every day you go to a football game and see over 100 points scored, especially in high school. It’s even rarer to see one team put up 70 points, but with Bayport-Blue Point, it somehow doesn’t feel all that shocking.
Rocky Point wins their Salute to Service game
Rocky Point held its annual Salute to Service game under the lights Friday night, and the team looked inspired after honoring local heroes on the field beforehand. The Eagles rode that energy to a dominant 44-19 win over Amityville.
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Wolfieland carnival draws record attendance at Stony Brook University
The annual Wolfieland carnival returned to Stony Brook University on September 20, drawing large crowds of students to the Student Activities Center parking lot.
Colvin Center hosts Cambodian and Slovakian scholars through international fellowship
The Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism will host two visiting fellows this fall as part of an international program aimed at enhancing media, communications, and leadership skills.
Oprah Winfrey features Stony Brook University’s Carl Safina on podcast about animal emotions
Carl Safina, an ecologist and conservationist who holds the Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, appeared as a guest on The Oprah Podcast to discuss whether dogs...
Suffolk settles $9M suit in death of Thomas Valva
$9 million to mother of murdered boy
Mysterious object puzzles visitors to Pratt estate
Would you put your head inside this mysterious object?
SUNY launches Research Leadership Academy at Stony Brook focused on science communication
Stony Brook University hosted the first session of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy, a new year-long program aimed at improving science communication and public engagement among faculty across the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
William Floyd School District receives donated backpacks from local organizations
Administrators and staff from the William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy recently received a donation of more than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies.
The Jets will honor a Suffolk police hero
The New York Jets will be honoring a true hero when they honor Suffolk County Police Officer Matias Ferreira as their Veteran of the Game. The recognition will take place when they take on the Dallas Cowboys on October 5.
Public to weigh in on East Moriches cemetery plan
Controversial cemetery plan: residents will have their say.
Why New Yorkers booed Governor Hochul at the Ryder Cup
Hochul bears the brunt of boos at the Ryder Cup.
Memorial bench honors Alex and Arlette Mazarakis
They were beloved by their community and now there’s a memorial in their honor.
MS-13 gang member sentenced in brutal beating of 15-year-old
Per the DA’s office, Josue aka “Shrek” Zepeda Padilla, 28, of Huntington Station, is due 20 years in prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty in July to various Gang Assault and Kidnapping charges.
PSEG Long Island to continue electric service
Electricity bills will still come from PSEG under contract extension
Millions coming to South Shore housing projects
More than $26 million in awards were announced through the Long Island Investment Fund (LIIF) to further to increase the housing supply.
Indicted man spent hours in house with dead mother
Man spends hours with his dead mother's body.
Town of Brookhaven launches online renewal system for parking permits
Town Clerk Kevin LaValle has announced the launch of a new online system for residents to renew their Permanent Parking Permits in Brookhaven.
Brookhaven demolishes abandoned house in Mastic Beach as part of blight removal
The Town of Brookhaven has demolished a long-abandoned house at 51 Grove Road in Mastic Beach, an action led by 6th District Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig.
Stony Brook sets new records for applications and enrollment
Stony Brook University has reported record-breaking application and enrollment numbers for the 2025 academic year.
Scientists launch airborne mission to study New York City’s air quality
Scientists from several universities, led by John Mak of Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), have launched a major airborne study to examine air quality above New York City.
Stony Brook University announces details for CommUniversity Day set for September 27
Stony Brook University will host CommUniversity Day on September 27, 2025, offering local residents an opportunity to explore the university and Stony Brook Medicine.
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