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University announces ART Tank competition for student artists
From a native species planting event at Life Sciences to a new mural being painted at the ECC Building, Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) projects are spreading art, joy, and community involvement around campus. The latest CBC call to action took place earlier this week with a message from Vice President for Equity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer Judi Brown Clarke announcing ‘ART Tank.’
DOE announces climate study deployment in Phoenix
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an upcoming field campaign in Phoenix, Arizona, led by Principal Investigator Allison C. Aiken from DOE’s Los Alamos National Laboratory. The 18-month deployment, named Desert-Urban SysTem IntegratEd AtmospherIc Monsoon (DUSTIEAIM), will study the influence of urban and desert environments on storms and the monsoon around Phoenix.
Where drivers found cheapest regular gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 14
4 gas stations had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Congressman LaLota joins celebration honoring successful clients of SBDC
Congressman Nick LaLota (R District 01) joined the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a member of Stony Brook University’s Economic Development organization, along with Economic Development senior management to celebrate a small cross-section of successful small businesses that were assisted by the SBDC in the Congressman’s District on Long Island. The Congressman congratulated the entrepreneurs on their successes and encouraged continued economic independence.
Stony Brook University encourages participation in Car Free Day Long Island
Stony Brook University is calling on its community to participate in the annual Car Free Day Long Island on Sunday, September 22. The Stony Brook University Office of Sustainability is encouraging students to forego their cars and instead use alternative transportation methods such as trains, buses, bicycles, carpools, or walking for the day.
Nassau police deem nationwide school threat non-credible
The Nassau County Police Department has issued an alert regarding a nationwide school threat circulating on social media, which they have determined to be non-credible.
Brookhaven National Laboratory hosts lecture on superconducting radiofrequency systems
The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) will help scientists unlock mysteries of the strongest force in nature.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 14
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Sept. 14.
Gregory Monz A Hero Beyond The Football Field
Catching up with Ricahrd beforehand he spoke so highly of the event and what it meant to himself and the community. Acritelli is a longtime educator and coach, as well as being in the military for nine years. He was called away from his Hicksville teaching job when all of the military was called up after 9-11. He certainly feels the connection, even naming his daughter after one of the fallen on that dreadful day. Acritelli was quick to say how "important it is to acknowledge all of our veterans. Every veteran of today and tomorrow." He went on to say how vital it is that "this generation understands the sacrifices that the armed forces gave to protect our way of life."
Brookhaven Lab explores scalable solutions for next-generation quantum computing
UPTON, N.Y. — Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated that a type of qubit with an architecture more conducive to mass production can perform comparably to those currently leading the field. Through a series of mathematical analyses, they have provided a roadmap for simpler qubit fabrication, enabling robust and reliable manufacturing of these quantum computer building blocks.
Stony Brook University launches new artificial intelligence innovation institute
Stony Brook University recently announced the launch of its new AI Innovation Institute (AI3), expanding the Institute for AI-Driven Discovery and Innovation established in 2018 from a department-level institute within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to a university-wide endeavor.
East Hampton man indicted for knifepoint kidnapping and robbery
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Darius Petty, 34, of East Hampton, has been indicted on three counts of Kidnapping in the Second Degree and other related charges for allegedly kidnapping and robbing three individuals at knifepoint.
CERN researchers observe quantum entanglement between top quarks at highest energies yet
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has announced a significant breakthrough in quantum physics. Researchers at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have observed quantum entanglement between fundamental particles known as top quarks at unprecedented energy levels. The findings were published today in Nature.
Stony Brook teams participate in annual dragon boat race festival
Stony Brook University Seawolves participated in the 10th annual Dragon Boat Race Festival held in Port Jefferson Harbor on September 14. The event, hosted by the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, saw two teams from Stony Brook — Stony Brook Medicine’s “S.S. EmergenSea” and the Stony Brook Seawolves — competing.
Jacob Thomas establishes endowed CEAS scholarship at Stony Brook University
Jacob Thomas '73 Establishes Endowed CEAS Scholarship
SBU launches first-ever TV pilot incubator within MFA in TV writing
Stony Brook University’s MFA in TV Writing has announced the launch of its innovative TV Pilot Incubator. This new initiative is the first of its kind at any university and is designed to nurture, inspire, and develop four original TV series so they can advance toward production.
Huntington Station man indicted for corpse concealment
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ronald Schroeder, 41, of Huntington Station, has been indicted for Concealment of a Human Corpse following the discovery of Seikeya Jones' body inside a suitcase in Huntington Station.
Center for News Literacy Hosts Election News Event on September 23
Instructors from the School of Communication and Journalism's Center for News Literacy aim to address this issue in an interactive presentation on Monday, September 23, at 7 p.m. in Humanities 1003.
What is the Corporate Transparency Act?
A: Yes, The Corporate Transparency Act or CTA is something you should be aware of as you will need to comply with its terms. CTA is a federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2024, requiring most entities, including LLCs, to report "beneficial owners" and individuals who exercise substantial control or decision-making authority to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also known as FinCEN.
From Linebacker To Hero
Catching up with Richard beforehand he spoke so highly of the event and what it meant to himself and the community. Acritelli is a longtime educator and coach, as well as being in the military for 9 years. He was called away from his Hicksville teaching job when all of the military was called up after 9/11. He certainly feels the connection, even naming his daughter after one of the fallen on that dreadful day. Acritelli was quick to say how "important it is to acknowledge all of our veterans. Every veteran of today
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Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.
South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.