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Stony Brook Medicine honors HOPE Program students at graduation ceremony
Stony Brook Medicine recently celebrated the achievements of 77 high school students at the 2025 Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) Program Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremony.
Engineering students create innovative solution for injured sea turtle
A team of three female mechanical engineering students, Polina Bragina, Molly Rubin, and Anna Koulakova, have developed a 3D-printed vest to aid Chestnut, a sea turtle struggling with positive buoyancy due to an old injury.
Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner
Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.
Tile installation cost factors: what homeowners need to know before hiring professionals
Tile installation is a popular home improvement project that can enhance the appearance and durability of spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens.
Budget propositions pass; trustees re-elected
The results of the 2025-26 budget vote and trustee election have been announced.
App predicts fall risk advances in national start-up competition
Falling is a significant health risk for many Americans, particularly older adults.
Stony Brook University honors outstanding graduate scholars at annual awards ceremony
Stony Brook University held its annual Graduate Awards Ceremony on May 20 in the Student Union Ballroom.
William Floyd High School students earn multiple Teeny Award nominations
Ten students from William Floyd High School have been nominated for the Teeny Awards in six categories, recognizing their contributions both on-stage and behind the scenes.
Stony Brook celebrates Class of 2025 with commencement week brunch
Stony Brook University held a "Cap & Gown Brunch" on May 20 at the Student Activities Center’s Shore Club to honor the Class of 2025.
Origami Club's latest artwork finds new home at Health Sciences Library
The Origami Club's latest project has found a new home at the Health Sciences Library on East Campus.
Stony Brook alumni join prestigious National Academy of Sciences
Two alumni from Stony Brook University have been inducted into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
Catacosinos Fellowship awarded to three doctoral students in computer science
This month, three doctoral students from the Department of Computer Science have been honored with the Catacosinos Fellowship for Excellence in Computer Science.
Researchers explore why writers find large language models lacking
Researchers at Stony Brook University and Salesforce AI Research are investigating the reasons behind professional writers' dissatisfaction with Large Language Models (LLMs).
Brookhaven Town Clerk hosts mobile office tour at Sachem Public Library
Farmingville, NY – On May 8th, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle continued his 2025 Mobile Office tour at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.
New York businessman sues Corning FCU, law firm for alleged 15-year fraud scheme
A new lawsuit filed by Steven Georgilis accuses Corning Federal Credit Union and associated parties of running a decade-long racketeering scheme involving fraudulent loans and asset conversions totaling millions in damages.
FedEx contractor faces federal lawsuit over alleged injury-related discrimination and retaliation
A former employee has filed a federal lawsuit against CunEx, Inc., and its CEO, Miguel Tavera, alleging violations of employment and disability laws following a workplace injury.
Garden City man files federal civil rights lawsuit over traffic stop and court proceedings
A Garden City resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court alleging violations of his constitutional rights stemming from a traffic stop and subsequent legal proceedings.
TD Bank faces class action lawsuit over $3 paper statement fee
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against TD Bank, N.A., alleging that the bank unlawfully charged customers fees for receiving paper billing statements, in violation of New York General Business Law § 399-zzz.
Brooklyn protester sues NYPD and city over alleged use of excessive force
A Brooklyn resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York, the NYPD, and several individual officers, alleging that he was subjected to excessive force and false arrest during a protest in Bay Ridge, in violation of his constitutional rights.
Great Neck homeowner sues village over property access and permit denial
A resident of Great Neck, New York, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Village of Great Neck and its Building Department, alleging that her constitutional and property rights were infringed upon in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
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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.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.