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Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook University student wins Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship

Hamnah Khan, a master of health administration graduate student at Stony Brook University, has been selected as the 2024 Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship recipient. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually by the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) and its Communications Committee.

Sep 13, 2024

Islip Terrace man pleads guilty to manslaughter; wife admits hindering prosecution

Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree for fatally stabbing his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren, 34. The incident occurred in the driveway of their home. Vega's wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, also from Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree for her involvement.

Sep 13, 2024

Suffolk County Jobless Rates Tick Up as New York Continues to Lag Behind Nation in Job Recovery

New York State is lagging behind the rest of the nation in recovering jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 13, 2024

Port Jefferson Chamber rep on Dragon Boat Race Festival: 'It's the 10th year...it's very special'

Port Jefferson is celebrating 10 years of tradition with the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Sep 13, 2024

Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues clothing company over website accessibility violations

Paul Abramson has filed a class-action lawsuit against Left Field NYC for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to blind users, citing violations of federal and state laws including the ADA. The suit seeks a permanent injunction and compensatory damages.

Sep 13, 2024

East Hampton Police officer alleges systemic gender discrimination by employer

Andrea M. Kess has filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of East Hampton alleging pervasive gender discrimination and retaliation within its police department since her employment April 2016.

Sep 13, 2024

Suffolk County Farm spokeswoman on Farm Campout: 'It's a special night'

For those looking to spend family time away from cellphones and other distractions, the Cornell Cooperative Extension has a suggestion with its Farm Campout the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 14, with a rain date of Sept. 21.

Sep 13, 2024

Americans Stuck in Space

They were supposed to visit the International Space Station for five days, but now it looks like they'll be stuck up there for almost a year as the ship that was supposed to bring them home came back empty. That leaves astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams stuck in space.

Sep 12, 2024

They Will Never Forget

They gathered on the 23rd Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks to make one thing clear: they will never forget those who lost their lives trying to save others.

Sep 12, 2024

Candidates Survive Contentious Debate

The much-anticipated tilt between the former president and vice president looking to take the reins of the world's most powerful nation didn't lead to the demise of either candidate—neither side landed a knockout blow—and probably won't move the needle much with the undecided voters so crucial come November 5.

Sep 12, 2024

Former Long Island auto business owner pleads guilty for grand larceny involving $16 million

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Timothy Kjaer, 49, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Shoreham and the former owner of several auto shop businesses, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the First Degree for failing to report $16 million in taxable sales. This action resulted in the theft of over $1.3 million in sales tax from New York State.

Sep 12, 2024

Brookhaven Lab hosts "Fascinating Physics" event on September 15

Brookhaven National Laboratory is hosting an event titled "Fascinating Physics" on September 15, 2024. The event will feature a variety of activities designed to engage attendees of all ages in the wonders of physics.

Sep 12, 2024

Authorities seek public's help in identifying vandals at Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Foley have called on residents to assist in identifying three young males suspected of vandalizing the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park at Lake Ronkonkoma. The incident, which involved graffiti and the spray painting of a security camera, occurred on the night of September 2 after 8:00 pm. The suspects were seen driving a dark-colored sedan of an unknown make and model.

Sep 12, 2024

Klaus Mueller joins Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association fellows

Computer Science Professor Klaus Mueller, known for his work in explainable machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), has been invited to join the 2024 cohort of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) Fellows. This honor acknowledges Mueller’s contributions to demystifying AI, reinforcing his position as a leading figure in the field.

Sep 12, 2024

Stony Brook University celebrates Chef Appreciation Week

Behind every meal at Stony Brook University (SBU) is a dedicated team of chefs who work long hours to provide culinary creations that meet the nutritional needs of the community. From early morning preparations to late-night cleanups, the SBU Eats chefs ensure that students, faculty, and staff enjoy meals that fuel their daily activities. Chef Appreciation Week serves as an opportunity to recognize these individuals for their dedication and creativity.

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley man pleads guilty to attempted murder near ex-Congressman Zeldin's home

Noah Green, 20, of Shirley, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the second degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and other related charges for a shooting incident on October 9, 2022. The incident occurred in front of former United States Congressman Lee Zeldin’s home. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the plea today.

Sep 12, 2024

Finalists revealed for second annual Stony Awards at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University will honor its most exceptional employees at the second annual Stony Awards on November 20. Interim President Richard McCormick announced this year’s finalists in a September 12 message to the SBU community. The awards ceremony will celebrate employees nominated by their peers and selected by leadership as exemplifying the university's values and achievements. They recognize individuals committed to Stony Brook’s mission, consistently going above and beyond in their roles.

Sep 12, 2024

Stony Brook University appoints Christopher Martin as associate VP for campus planning

Stony Brook University has appointed Christopher Martin as the new associate vice president for Campus Planning, Design & Construction. He will report to William Herrmann, vice president for facilities & services. In this role, Martin will oversee campus construction activities including planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management.

Sep 12, 2024

Stony Brook University commemorates alumni lost on September 11

Stony Brook University community members gathered on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks to remember the alumni who tragically lost their lives on that day. At the Memorial Arch, located near the Humanities Building, the campus came together for reflection, remembrance, and healing.

Sep 12, 2024

Plaintiff alleges negligence and fraud against professional corporation over asset obstruction

A new lawsuit filed by Matteo Patisso accuses J. Scott Souders' professional corporation of negligence and fraud over obstructing rightful asset claims involving valuable art collections linked to Michael Jackson.

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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

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


Sports

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.