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Stony Brook Medicine hosts cooking classes for children using rooftop farm produce
More than a dozen children participated in cooking and nutrition classes at Stony Brook Medicine, where they learned about healthy eating habits and how to prepare meals using fresh produce.
Afghan teens find opportunity through Stony Brook's Pre-College Summer Program
Two Afghan teenagers, Tabby Hooram and Fatima Rajaye, recently participated in Stony Brook University’s Pre-College Summer (PCS) program, gaining exposure to college-level coursework and campus life.
Stony Brook University receives grant for faculty community focused on AI ethics
A team at Stony Brook University has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the State University of New York’s Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) program.
Stony Brook professor examines economics behind growing U.S. immigrant detention system
Nancy Hiemstra, an associate professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook University, has released a new book examining the economic drivers behind the U.S. immigration detention system.
Adventureland’s Helping Hands endows pediatric dentistry scholarship at Stony Brook
Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation has created an endowed scholarship for residents in the pediatric dentistry program at the School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook names Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Goldsmith
Jennifer Almquist has been appointed chief of staff to Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith, with her tenure beginning on August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Almquist named chief of staff for Stony Brook University president
Stony Brook University has appointed Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Andrea Goldsmith, effective August 18, 2025.
Stony Brook President Goldsmith helps new students during move-in day
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith participated in the annual move-in day, assisting first-year students as they settled into campus housing on August 18.
William Floyd School District holds annual summer enrichment program for student musicians
The William Floyd School District Music Department recently completed its annual Summer Music Enrichment Program.
William Floyd School District sets first day of school and announces free meal program
The William Floyd School District has announced that the first day of classes for students in grades K-12 will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Stony Brook researchers tag sharks off Fire Island to study local populations
Researchers from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently conducted a shark tagging expedition in the New York Bight, off the coast of Fire Island.
Killer Films marks 30 years with retrospective at Metrograph curated by Christine Vachon
Killer Films is marking its 30th anniversary with a retrospective at Metrograph, an independent movie theater in New York City.
Stony Brook hosts summer camp supporting young people who stutter
A week-long camp at Stony Brook Southampton brought together children and teens who stutter, offering them a supportive environment to embrace their voices and build confidence.
William Floyd High School senior receives violin scholarship from Murphy’s Music
William Floyd High School senior Kaelyn Green has been named a recipient of the Bob Murphy Violin Shop scholarship.
Stony Brook University Hospital ranks among top ten New York hospitals
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2025-26 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, moving up to the No. 10 spot in New York State among more than 203 hospitals.
Stony Brook joins SUNY leadership in DC to advocate for federal research funding
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Capitol Hill on July 22 to advocate for federal support of SUNY campuses, including Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University recognizes student art installations with commemorative plaques
Members of the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University have marked two recent student art installations with commemorative plaques.
Stony Brook student-athletes mentor local youth through annual LILTA summer programs
For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University student-athletes engaged with middle and high school students as part of the Long Island Latino Teachers Association (LILTA) Summer Programs.
Stony Brook University installs state’s first solar-powered micro-mobility charging station
Stony Brook University has installed New York State’s first EnerFusion solar-powered micro-mobility charging station, located outside the Chapin Apartments on East Campus.
Stony Brook welcomes record class at Renaissance School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A group of 141 students officially began their medical training at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) during the White Coat Ceremony held on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center.
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Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme
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UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme
In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...