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WFHS awards $158,000 in scholarships to class of 2025 seniors
William Floyd High School recently held its annual Senior Scholarship Night on June 5.
Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Coram Fire Department dinner
Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Coram Fire Department's annual Installation Dinner to acknowledge the service and dedication of its members.
Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable display wall: The FlexiCAVE
Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, a pioneering flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.
Stony Brook University advances initiatives during International Year of Quantum
As the world commemorates a century of quantum mechanics, Stony Brook University is playing a significant role in advancing quantum science and technology.
Stony Brook University launches Trustee Scholarship for NY student leaders
Stony Brook University has introduced a new Trustee Scholarship to honor New York students for their community engagement and leadership.
Rabih Chaer named chief in Stony Brook's vascular division
The Stony Brook Medicine Department of Surgery has appointed Rabih Chaer, MD, as the new chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and associate professor of surgery. Dr. Chaer transitions to this role from his previous position as chief of the...
Biochemistry major highlights creativity's role in experiential learning
Trinity Hausch, a junior in the WISE honors program at Stony Brook University, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for June.
Stony Brook professor Tamara Fernando awarded prestigious 2025 ACLS Fellowship
Tamara Fernando, an assistant professor in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, has been awarded a 2025 ACLS Fellowship.
Stony Brook University inventors receive new patents
The Office for Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) has announced the issuance of new patents to inventors at Stony Brook University.
Lav Varshney appointed inaugural director of Stony Brook's AI Innovation Institute
Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).
New bioprinting method may enhance tissue engineering
A team of biomedical researchers, led by Michael Mak from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has developed a new bioprinting method called TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).
Stony Brook leaders emphasize universities' key role in drug development
A recent op-ed in STAT by Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch from Stony Brook University emphasizes the significant role U.S. universities play in drug innovation.
William Floyd School District celebrates two assistant principals honored by CAS
Dr. TJ Heintz and Mrs. Jackie Cabrera, assistant principals in the William Floyd School District, have been named as Administrators of the Year for 2024-25 by the Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS).
Costco and Nice-Pak face class-action lawsuit over baby wipes marketing
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation and Nice-Pak Products, Inc., alleging that the companies misled consumers about the safety and environmental claims of their baby wipes. The complaint centers on the marketing of Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, which were advertised as “plastic-free” and made with “Naturally Derived Ingredients.”
Former 7-Eleven employee alleges discrimination and retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a convenience store franchise in West Hempstead for racial discrimination and retaliatory dismissal following complaints about pay delays and workplace harassment based on national origin.
Former employee files workplace discrimination lawsuit against Atlantic Dialysis Management Services
A former dialysis technician has sued Atlantic Dialysis Management Services for fostering a hostile work environment filled with discrimination based on sexual orientation and retaliation leading up to wrongful termination.
Fudge manufacturer Calico Cottage sues Smucker over peanut butter recall losses
Calico Cottage Inc., a prominent fudge manufacturer based in New York, has taken legal action against J.M. Smucker Co., alleging negligence and strict liability after being forced into a costly product recall due to contaminated peanut butter...
Local schools announce 'Meet the Teacher' schedules
Monday, July 28, marks the beginning of a series of "Meet the Teacher" events across various schools.
Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable video display wall
Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, described as the world's largest flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.
William Floyd High School wins grant for stormwater runoff project
A team of students from William Floyd High School has been awarded a grant by the Long Island Regional Planning Council.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.