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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
Former executives accused of fraudulent revenue inflation in online pharmacy scheme
In a significant legal development within the pharmaceutical sector, the SEC has filed a complaint against three former executives alleging they deceived investors about their company's financial health, resulting in losses exceeding $170 million.The complaint details how fake prescriptions inflated revenues leading to investor losses after bankruptcy proceedings.
Plaintiff alleges false arrest against law enforcement agencies over assault charges
Adnan Sheikh has filed a civil rights lawsuit against multiple law enforcement agencies alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution following an incident at JFK Airport where he was wrongfully accused of assaulting his wife. The case seeks $7 million in damages across various counts including failure to intervene and fabrication of evidence.
Walt Whitman Birthplace director of Regency-era waltz: 'There's not a lot of events like this'
Travel back in time to a “Bridgerton”-style ball in a first-of-it-kind fundraiser entitled Waltz Upon a Time at the Walt Whitman birthplace in Huntington Station.
Don't Make The Same Week 2 Mistakes This Week
here is an old saying that the house always wins and sometimes in sports betting that feels like every week. But, this past week was especially bad for the public. Sports book directors were quoted as calling week 2 in the NFL "a bloodbath for the customers" and "our best week in years".
Bigger Government Spending, Bigger Problems: An Analysis of the Federal Deficit
In fiscal year 2024 the United States will produce a $1.9 trillion federal deficit, an issue that continues to stir debate among economists and policymakers alike. According to economic analyst Nancy Lazar of Piper Sandler, this deficit is primarily driven by entitlement programs and interest payments, which are now significantly wider than trend and are having ripple effects across the economy. The growing gap between federal spending and revenue is not just a matter of fiscal policy but is having a profound impact on the nation's long-term growth, private investment, and living standards.
Suffolk County Police To Hold Vehicle Auction
The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section will hold an auction on September 21 at the
Stony Brook University enhances classroom technology across campuses
Stony Brook University has made substantial upgrades in classroom technology throughout 2024, significantly benefiting both faculty and students. The Classroom Technology and Support Services team has spearheaded these improvements, which are subtly but effectively enhancing the academic experience.
Lindenhurst man pleads guilty to murdering wife
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Ryszard Murawski, 44, of Lindenhurst, has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing his wife, Wioleta Murawski, in her backyard in January.
Juan Jimenez named finalist for Blavatnik Regional Awards
UPTON, N.Y. — The Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences have recognized chemical engineer Juan Jimenez as a finalist in the 2024 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists. Jimenez’s catalysis science research at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory focuses on converting climate change-driving gases into industrially useful materials.
Stony Brook Surgery celebrates 50 years with life-changing operations
The Stony Brook Medicine Department of Surgery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. This milestone marks five decades of surgeons changing and saving lives with skill, innovation, and dedication.
Floyd Academy Principal John DeBenedetto receives Long Island School Hero Award
John DeBenedetto, principal of Floyd Academy, has been selected to receive a Long Island School Hero Award presented by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. This award highlights Long Island educators K-12 and beyond who have been inspirational in their roles and continue to go above and beyond by modeling qualities such as empathy, patience, creativity, dedication, leadership, compassion, inclusivity, and respectfulness. Mr. DeBenedetto is one of just 22 educators being honored this year.
Pet owner sues pet supplement company over false advertising claims
Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against FoodScience LLC d/b/a VetriScience Laboratories alleging false advertising regarding their GlycoFlex canine joint supplements. The suit seeks financial compensation for misleading claims about the product's efficacy.
Brooklyn resident sues NYPD for alleged civil rights violations
A Brooklyn resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York and NYPD officers alleging civil rights violations including assault and false imprisonment during an incident last year. The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages for physical injuries and emotional distress caused by alleged police misconduct.
Parkway Power Bowl
William Floyd won the back and forth battle 36-29. Longwood was down midway through the 4th quarter and drove down the field to score. Down by two points they went for the conversion and the attempt was successful. So, with less than 8 minutes left in the game the fans were treated to a tie game.
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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.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who Cares About Defense?
In New York the media has been relentless on bashing the Yankees Anthony Volpe. Volpe has now watched fans turn on him because of his bad base running, bad decisions, terrible defense and now hitting slump
Coach of the Year Is All About The Newbies
When betting on future plays most of the public lean towards futures like who will win the Super Bowl, will a team win their division, or team totals and will their team go over or under the posted number. Those bets are concrete and undeniable. The winner is math and secure, there is no guess work involved. That however is not the case for many futures bets.