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Adaptive tricycles enhance mobility options in William Floyd School District
On September 3, 2024, John S. Hobart Elementary School featured an event showcasing AmTrykes adaptive tricycles. Attendees included Ravi Seeram, assistant director of special education at William Floyd School District; Dr. Stacey Scalise, assistant superintendent for elementary instruction; Debbie Metz, president of AMBUCS LI and the Kyle Sports for Special Needs inclusion program; Kyle Meier, vice president of Kyle Sports for Special Needs; and James Westcott, principal of John S. Hobart Elementary School.
Ultramarathoner Wai Law raises over $20K with a grueling 200-mile run
Wai Law achieved two significant milestones over the Labor Day weekend by running 200 miles in just under 55 hours and raising more than $20,000 for charity. Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, completed 50 four-mile loops in Levittown during his fourth and most ambitious charity run. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and Agape Meals for Kids.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
Alda Center's new initiative shows promise at Stony Brook medicine
Two years into a grant-funded organization-wide implementation, an Alda Center program to improve team communication and combat burnout in healthcare workers shows promising results.
Athletic team tryout & practice schedule announced for the 2024-25 school year
The schedule for various sports tryouts and first practices for the 2024-25 school year has been released.
Seawolves football home opener set for September 7
Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves take on the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium, in Head Coach Billy Cosh’s first season at the helm.
Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks ’94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O’Neil.
Stony Brook engineering leaders meet with federal agencies to discuss research
Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college’s groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, DOE’s Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for...
NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students
The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations met recently to make the donation, aimed at assisting students and their families as they start the school year.
Racine Topaloglu joins Stony Brook University as HR professional
Racine Topaloglu has found a new challenge at Stony Brook University, where she began working in January 2024. With a background in the tourism industry across Europe, Topaloglu brings her HR experience and collaborative nature to her role at the university.
Stony Brook Medicine honored for stroke and cardiac care excellence
Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This marks the 14th consecutive year that Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. Additionally, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth consecutive year.
Stony Brook Medicine earns national recognition for stroke and cardiac care
Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This year marks the 14th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010-2024) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) (2014-2024) to receive the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. For the sixth consecutive year, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award. Both awards...
Gary Halada named finalist for Presidential Award in STEM mentoring
Associate Professor Gary Halada is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to mentoring within the STEM field.
Alumni provide mentorship for Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology students
For student employees in Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.
William Floyd School District opens comment period for 2024-25 safety plan
The William Floyd School District has announced the availability of its Districtwide Safety Plan and Emergency Remote Instruction Plan for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative, mandated by the Project SAVE Law (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education: Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.17), aims to ensure the safety, health, and security of students, faculty, and staff.
Suffolk County Community College announces Fall theatre season lineup
Suffolk County Community College Fall 2024 Theatre Season
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act introduced by SBU and Rep. LaLota
In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University’s Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals’ Medicaid payments.
William Floyd High School celebrates summer graduation for class of 2024
On Monday, August 26, William Floyd High School celebrated 30 seniors who became the newest William Floyd alumni as members of the Class of 2024. Graduates gathered in the high school auditorium with family, friends, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Board of Education to celebrate this milestone achievement.
Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta wins best chapter award from Pi Sigma Alpha
For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award.
International team maps genome for 47 Lyme disease strains
After years of research, an international team of scientists has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The work paves the way toward more accurate diagnostic tests and targeted treatment against the many strains of Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, which remains the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States and Europe. The team’s findings are published in the journal mBio.
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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.