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Dec 4, 2024

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.

Dec 4, 2024

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.

Dec 4, 2024

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.

Dec 4, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 3, 2024

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.

Dec 2, 2024

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.

Dec 2, 2024

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...

Dec 2, 2024

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.

Dec 2, 2024

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.

Nov 27, 2024

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.

Nov 27, 2024

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.

Nov 27, 2024

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.

Nov 26, 2024

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.

Nov 26, 2024

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.


Local

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.


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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.