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Jun 11, 2025

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).

Jun 11, 2025

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).

Jun 11, 2025

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.

Jun 11, 2025

Hundreds Turn Out for Councilwoman Bonner’s Largest-Ever Recycling Event

Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner hosted a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai, drawing a record-breaking turnout of residents committed to environmentally responsible disposal practices.

Jun 11, 2025

Supervisor Panico and Councilmember Kornreich Join Ward Melville Students for “Sticker Shock”

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined Ward Melville High School students at several locations across the community for the Town of Brookhaven’s annual “Sticker Shock” Campaign, an outreach effort organized by the Drug Prevention Coalition.

Jun 11, 2025

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).

Jun 11, 2025

Sayville Science Students Present Research at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Sayville Science Students Present Research at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Jun 11, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Recognizes Junior Scholarship Award Winners

Eastport-South Manor Recognizes Junior Scholarship Award Winners

Jun 10, 2025

Bellport Seniors Sign to Play at The Next Level

Bellport High School recently celebrated their seniors who has committed to play athletics at the collegiate level next season.

Jun 10, 2025

Shashank Wins the Sportsmanship Award

Ward Melville's tennis player Shashank Pennabadi was awarded the Sportsmanship Award for his performance during the NYSPHSAA Championships.

Jun 10, 2025

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.”

Jun 10, 2025

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.

Jun 10, 2025

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.

Jun 10, 2025

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...

Jun 10, 2025

Royal Rangers Recognized

The Boy Scouts of America-adjacent “Royal Rangers” is a boys mentoring program organized through the Assemblies of God Churches and all related affiliates.

Jun 10, 2025

Local schools announce 'Meet the Teacher' schedules

Monday, July 28, marks the beginning of a series of "Meet the Teacher" events across various schools.

Jun 10, 2025

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.

Jun 10, 2025

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.

Jun 10, 2025

Senior portrait scheduling announced for William Floyd High School Class of 2026

Greetings to the seniors and parents or guardians of William Floyd High School's Class of 2026.

Jun 10, 2025

National Inventors Hall documents Esther Takeuchi’s contributions at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University recently hosted a film crew from the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) to document the work and legacy of Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment.

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Education

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.


Local

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.