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Bayport-Blue Point HS Takes it Personally: Outdoor Wellness Center Unveiled
The Bayport-Blue Point school district held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 25th to unveil the outdoor portion of its wellness center built to operate as a sanctuary for students to combat their inner turmoil.
Neftali Collazo joins SUNY's 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute
Suffolk County Community College has announced that Neftali Collazo, the College Associate Dean of Athletics and Special Events, has been chosen as a fellow for the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) 2025 cohort.
William Floyd United Teachers hold annual coat giveaway benefiting local community
The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently organized the second annual 1,000 coat giveaway.
ESBOCES students explore culinary arts at Stony Brook University
Students from the Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology's ESBOCES program recently visited Stony Brook University to explore culinary arts.
John S. Hobart Elementary School Dedicates Plaque to Esteemed Artist Al Plastino
In the lobby of the elementary school that bears his name, sits a portrait of former U.S. Senator John Sloss Hobart painted by famed artist and former resident Al Plastino, who had what many would call a “super” career as an artist.
William Floyd student-musicians selected for SCMEA PEAK Festival
Eighteen fourth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have been selected to participate in the 16th Annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival.
WUSB-FM seeks support during annual Radiothon amid budget challenges
Stony Brook University's WUSB-FM is concluding its annual Radiothon on Giving Tuesday, December 3.
Stony Brook AIChE attends annual student conference in San Diego
Students from the Stony Brook chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) participated in the 2024 AIChE Annual Student Conference in San Diego.
William Floyd seeks nominations for fine arts wall of distinction
The William Floyd Fine Arts and Music departments are currently seeking nominations for the "Wall of Distinction" Class of 2025.
Stony Brook University addresses food insecurity through student-led initiative
Students from Stony Brook University's School of Social Welfare (SSW) and School of Dental Medicine (SDM) organized a food distribution event last week to address food insecurity.
William Floyd students showcase art at Brookhaven's Red Ribbon Week
Fourteen students from William Floyd Middle School were recognized for their artistic contributions at the Town of Brookhaven’s Red Ribbon Week art exhibition.
Stony Brook alum awarded prestigious Milken Educator Award
John Melandro, a teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School in Mastic Beach, New York, has been honored with the Milken Educator Award.
Scientists explore quantum entanglement inside protons through high-energy particle collisions
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), along with collaborators including Dmitri Kharzeev, a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, have developed a new method to...
Undergrad excels in collaborative medical research at Stony Brook
Divleen Kaur Singh, an undergraduate in the Scholars for Medicine dual degree program, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for December.
Stony Brook University partners with NYLS for series on civic leadership
Stony Brook University and New York Law School launched a new program series titled "Civic Leadership, Law and Social Welfare" on November 25 at New York Law School in Manhattan.
Plaque honors Al Plastino at John S. Hobart Elementary School
John S. Hobart Elementary School recently dedicated a plaque to honor the late artist Al Plastino, known for his significant contributions to the world of comic art.
Winter concerts and art shows set for early December
Mark your calendars for the upcoming winter concerts and art shows at William Floyd High School.
Windmill lighting and holiday gathering scheduled at Stony Brook Southampton
Stony Brook Southampton is set to continue its annual tradition with the Windmill Lighting and Holiday Gathering on Thursday, December 5, from 6-8 pm.
Stony Brook researchers reveal new blockchain vulnerabilities at eCrime 2024
Researchers from Stony Brook University, led by Professor Nick Nikiforakis, have been recognized with a bronze medal at the eCrime 2024 conference in Boston.
Stony Brook pioneers vagus nerve stimulation therapy for stroke recovery
Stony Brook Medicine has introduced a new procedure aimed at improving upper limb function in ischemic stroke survivors.
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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.