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Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Feb. 15
1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Frey Hall installs new video wall offering dynamic content
Over the winter break, a new video wall was installed in the lobby of Frey Hall.
Andrea Goldsmith named seventh president of Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, receiving unanimous approval from the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees.
Study finds similarities between whale calls and human speech
On February 20, 2025, a study was published in Science Advances by Mason Youngblood, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science.
Whale study finds parallels between marine mammal calls and human speech
A recent study conducted by Mason Youngblood, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science, suggests that whales and humans share similar linguistic features.
Study finds whales use efficient communication similar to human speech
Mason Youngblood, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science, has conducted a study revealing intriguing similarities between whale communication and human speech.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest regular gas during week ending Feb. 15
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 15.
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas during week ending Feb. 15
2 gas stations had the lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Orthosupply accuses GEICO Insurance Group of fraudulent denial practices
Orthosupply has filed a lawsuit against GEICO alleging fraudulent denial of insurance claims related to durable medical equipment for accident victims.
Former employee alleges Royalton Entities misappropriated tips
William Orgera has filed a lawsuit against Royalton on the Greens LLC and related entities alleging unlawful tip appropriation under FLSA and NYLL laws.
Andrea Goldsmith appointed seventh president of Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, as announced by The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees Chairman Merryl H. Tisch and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.
Darwin Day event explores evolution impacts at Chernobyl and Fukushima
Stony Brook University’s Department of Ecology and Evolution recently hosted a Darwin Day event focusing on the evolutionary impacts of nuclear fallout in regions like Chernobyl and Fukushima.
Stony Brook University receives grant for innovative cervical cancer diagnostics research
A research initiative at Stony Brook University is focusing on addressing barriers in cervical cancer diagnostics, backed by a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Engineering deans discuss policy issues at ASEE colloquium
Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences participated in the Public Policy Colloquium held by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) from February 3 to 5 in Washington, DC.
Stony Brook podcast expands reach through WUSB radio broadcast
C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), is now available on WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM.
Stony Brook University hosts grant application workshop with ACLS participation
Stony Brook University is set to host a full-day "Regional Grant Application Writing Workshop" on February 27, 2025.
Food manufacturer Maxi Canada Inc. accused of deceptive advertising over 'natural' claims
Three Brooklyn residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Maxi Canada Inc., accusing them of falsely marketing their chicken nuggets as all-natural despite containing synthetic ingredients.
Major toothpaste brand accused of deceptive marketing over toxic ingredients
Douglas White has filed a class-action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom's of Maine over allegations that their children's toothpaste contains harmful levels of lead and arsenic without proper disclosure on packaging or advertising...
Paul Shepson documents changing Arctic culture amid climate challenges
Since 1988, Paul Shepson has dedicated his career to studying the Arctic's natural atmosphere and the lives of its inhabitants.
Stony Brook student joins inaugural SUNY internship program
Stony Brook University student Marzia Amin has been selected as one of nine students statewide to join the inaugural cohort of the State University of New York (SUNY) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Career Development Internship Program.
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Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park
“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.
Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.