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Professor Jeff Ge receives prestigious service award from engineering society
Professor Jeff Ge of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been honored with the Dedicated Service Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This award recognizes voluntary service to the society and acknowledges "outstanding performance, demonstrated effective leadership, prolonged and committed service, devotion, enthusiasm, and faithfulness." The accolade was presented to Ge during the 2024 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences held in Washington, DC from August 25 to 28.
Stony Brook's Yi-Xian Qin receives prestigious biomedical engineering award
Yi-Xian Qin, a distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) CMBE Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. Qin also holds positions as director of the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory and co-director of the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine.
Party On: Live Nation Purchases 'The Paramount' of Huntington
Same building, same vibe—with a longtime partnership made even more official.
Happy Hour in the 631: Patchogue Theatre, LI Brewers Guild To Tie One On in Refreshing Team-Up
Together, the new partners vow to encourage others to broaden their taste buds and horizons in the same breath. Craft beer aficionados and residents in the market for a shared experience with new faces will be able to enjoy the heap of opportunities soon to be in store.
Plaintiff alleges widespread fraud by Stand Up MRI facilities
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit accusing multiple Stand Up MRI facilities across New York of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving false medical diagnoses and unnecessary treatments dating back to at least 2018. The insurance company seeks over $6 million in damages along with punitive measures against the defendants.
Physical therapist sues staffing agency over forced labor allegations
Raylyn E. Joven has filed a lawsuit against Access Therapies Inc., RN Staff Inc., jointly doing business as Rehability Care, and Manuel Garcia in the Eastern District of New York. The suit alleges labor trafficking and wage theft under federal and state laws.
Parent sues New York school district over allegations of anti-Semitic harassment
Avi Polischuk has filed a lawsuit against Massapequa Union Free School District alleging unchecked anti-Semitic harassment at Berner Middle School following recent global events. The suit demands $15 million in damages and calls for significant policy changes within the district.
SEC sues crypto platform NanoBit for investment fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against NanoBit Limited and associated entities for orchestrating an elaborate investment scam that defrauded U.S.-based investors out of nearly $1 million through a fake crypto trading platform.
Prop 1: Woke Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
On the reverse side of this year's election ballot is a proposition that promises equal rights to all residents. A closer look at this Constitutional Amendment pushed by the Progressive Left, however, shows a host of freedoms that many New Yorkers may not subscribe to.
Whale of an Attack on RFK, Jr.
The world witnessed another example of how far the weaponized U.S. government will go to destroy someone who speaks out against it when an investigation was opened on former presidential candidate turned Trump supporter RFK, Jr. for taking a sample of a whale carcass for study 25 years ago.
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Historic Brookhaven Photos on Display at Clerk's Office
A gallery of historical photos is on display at the Brookhaven Clerk's office at Town Hall in Farmingville. "In honor of our town's rich history, we have placed historic images around our office to reflect on and admire how far our town has come," said Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle, who worked with Town Historian Barbara Russell in curating the collection. "Our Town has 369 years of rich history, and I take great pride in serving this historic community as the 44th Town Clerk," LaValle said.
New York's Cadillac Medicaid Program Gets an Upgrade to Rolls Royce
New York's Medicaid program is the most costly of any state in the country and costs 82% above the national average. Now, that program is getting more expensive as New York adds Arts Therapy to the long list of qualifying programs in New York's Medicaid big bucket of services.
Alda Center leader presents communication strategies at NSF advisory committee
Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to present to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Directorate for the Engineering Advisory Committee by Dr. Susan Marguiles. Marguiles asked Lindenfeld to provide strategies on how the NSF can strengthen communication about engineering.
Bay Shore man sentenced up to three decades for kidnapping ex-girlfriend
Holmark Garces, 35, from Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 27 to 30 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and other related charges. The sentencing follows a jury's guilty verdict on several counts including kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon.
New location for Daisy's Nashville Lounge opens in Miller Place
Supervisor Dan Panico attended the grand opening ribbon cutting of Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Miller Place on September 28. The event marked the launch of the second location for the nightspot, which is situated at 275 Route 25A, Suite 33.
Stony Brook leaders receive 2024 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards
Two members of the Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) leadership team, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Carol Gomes and Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Regulatory Officer Carolyn Santora, received 2024 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The awards were presented at the third annual ceremony on September 18 at the Heritage Club in Bethpage, NY.
Stony Brook University unveils new Wolfie statue on Academic Mall
Stony Brook University unveiled a new seven-foot-tall statue of its mascot, Wolfie, on September 26 at the Academic Mall. The event attracted a crowd that included Interim President Richard McCormick, the Spirit of Stony Brook Band, and Wolfie himself. The bronze sculpture depicts Wolfie standing behind a bench where students and other members of the community can relax or take photos.
Huntington Station man sentenced for fatal drunk driving crash
Leo Flores-Gracias, 26, of Huntington Station, has been sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal drunk driving incident. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing after Flores-Gracias pleaded guilty to charges including Aggravated Vehicular Homicide.
Therapy dog brings comfort to elementary schools
Over the past year, students at John S. Hobart Elementary School and William Floyd Elementary School have enjoyed visits from Kopa, a three-year-old golden retriever and certified therapy dog. Kopa is owned by school psychologists Joshua Zelin (Hobart) and Lorie Zelin (WFE).
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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.
Mather Hospital Garners National Recognition for Heart Attack Care
“To receive gold awards after just four years is a testament to our dedication to quality,” said Mather Hospital President Kevin McGeachy.
West Islip’s Summer Investigations Program: a Success all Across the Board
Hosted by Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, West Islip’s “Summer Investigations” program runs Monday through Thursday, and is overseen by the aforementioned school’s principal, Rhonda Pratt.