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Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals receive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have both been awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 by The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 15, 2024

Southampton man indicted for fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian

Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer, a 32-year-old resident of Southampton, has been indicted for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence.

Nov 15, 2024

Brentwood man indicted for attempted murder after alleged stabbing incident

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Willie Curry, 36, from Brentwood, on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and related offenses.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition

Stony Brook University's iGEM team has secured a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree, marking their third victory in this prestigious competition.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 15, 2024

Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County violated constitutional rights with firearm policy

A lawsuit has been filed against Suffolk County, New York, challenging the constitutionality of its firearm policies.

Nov 15, 2024

Daughter files lawsuit against healthcare providers alleging medical malpractice led to mother's death

Heidi Fischer, acting as the administrator of her deceased mother Margaret Ann Fischer’s estate, has filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice and negligence against several healthcare providers.

Nov 15, 2024

City of New York sues e-cigarette distributor Price Point over illegal vape sales

The City of New York has filed a lawsuit against Price Point Distributors Inc., accusing the company of illegal e-cigarette sales.

Nov 15, 2024

Hochul Blasted For Bringing Back Congestion Pricing Scheme

Trump, Fitzpatrick, and Kassar all Say New York Must Stop Looking to More Taxation as the Answer for Every Problem

Nov 15, 2024

Plaintiff accuses Mars Petcare of misleading consumers with 'natural' labeling

A lawsuit has been filed against Mars Petcare US, Inc., accusing the company of misleading consumers by labeling its products as "natural" despite containing synthetic ingredients.

Nov 15, 2024

DMV Reminds New Yorkers REAL ID Deadline Less Than 6 Months Away

The deadline to get your REAL ID is creeping up and to avoid delays and the last minute rush, give yourself the holiday gift of a REAL ID.

Nov 14, 2024

State Grant Helps Fund New Garbage Truck for Bellport

Waste management in the Village of Bellport will become more efficient thanks to a new garbage truck purchased with the help of a state grant.

Nov 14, 2024

Zariel Wins Her 4th In a Row

Zariel won her fourth consecutive Class A crown with a time of 18:49.7 in the 5K. had quite the week! At the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers at Sunken Meadow Park held on Wednesday, November 6,

Nov 14, 2024

Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork

The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.

Nov 14, 2024

Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions. On November 6, she won her fourth consecutive Class A title at the Suffolk Cross Country Championships and State Qualifiers held at Sunken Meadow Park, completing the 5K race in 18:49.7. This victory qualifies her for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships on November 16 at Queensbury High School.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook University Highlights Global Impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' Event

Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25. The gathering highlighted stories of the university's efforts to shape a better future for students, the community, and the planet.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy

In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next

The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.

Nov 14, 2024

New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute

Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.

Nov 14, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers Hosts Second Annual Coat Giveaway on November 23

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23. The event will take place at the William Floyd High School west gymnasium, starting at 9 a.m. WFUT invites the community to participate in this event designed to support families as temperatures drop and holiday celebrations begin.

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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.


Sports

My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Rookie Performers

I hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed my last edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about how to treat young players.


Staten Island woman sues NYPD and city for alleged false arrest and excessive force

A Staten Island resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed NYPD officers, alleging civil rights violations stemming from an incident in May 2024.