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Brookhaven Highway Department receives state grant for culvert replacement
Patchogue, NY – The Brookhaven Highway Department has announced the receipt of a $910,000 New York State grant to replace the culvert that carries water from Swan River beneath the Barton Avenue overpass in East Patchogue.
Brookhaven lab preserves its rich history through extensive archival efforts
In December 2019, after a rewarding 30 years at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory — including 22 in the Lab’s Media and Communications Office — Jane Koropsak retired.
Biden-Harris Administration Forced to Make Largest Downward Revision of Jobs Numbers since 2009
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report made the largest downward revision of jobs in 15 years. The BLS report shows a staggering 818,000 jobs disappeared between April 2023 and March 2024.
Does The Preseason Matter?
The New York teams battled each other this weekend and for one team they had better hope that the preseason means nothing, while the other certainly will preach that this is just a precursor to the type of good season that lies ahead.
Blood Drive Nets 23 Pints as Supply Remains Under Constant Need
Residents rolled up their sleeves and gave a generous donation of blood during Nesconset Day in Smithtown.
Kennedy Drops Bomb on Democrats, Backs Trump for President
A grenade was tossed under the tent of the Democrats by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a party stalwart who suspended his campaign for president and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Hochul to Spend $200 Million More for Electric School Buses
Hochul is making an additional $200 million available for clean buses and charging infrastructure in the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
Scientists discover heaviest exotic antimatter nucleus at RHIC
Scientists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have discovered a new kind of antimatter nucleus, the heaviest ever detected. The nucleus, known as antihyperhydrogen-4, is composed of four antimatter particles: an antiproton, two antineutrons, and one antihyperon.
Battelle names Anibal Boscoboinik 'Inventor Of The Year
Anibal Boscoboinik, a materials scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been named an “Inventor of the Year” by Battelle Memorial Institute. Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, partners with Stony Brook University to form Brookhaven Science Associates, which manages the Lab on behalf of DOE’s Office of Science. Battelle manages or co-manages nine national labs across the country.
Stony Brook names Kevin Tuttle associate dean for finance
Kevin Tuttle, a proven healthcare executive on Long Island and beyond, has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Bronx man convicted for Port Jefferson double shooting incident
Alexander Castillo, 27, of the Bronx, was found guilty after a jury trial of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, among other charges, for shooting two men following a dispute at a Port Jefferson pool hall in December 2022. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the verdict.
New record set in search for dark matter
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced new results from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, the world's most sensitive dark matter detector. The findings narrow down possibilities for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), a leading dark matter candidate.
Stony Brook University announces interim leadership appointments following Judy Greiman's retirement
Following the retirement of Judy Greiman in August, who served as chief deputy to the president and senior vice president of government and community relations for nine years, several leadership appointments were made as part of the transition plan for Greiman’s roles and responsibilities.
Couple pleads guilty after fatal fire at rental home kills two sisters
Peter and Pamela Miller have pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal fire at their rental home in Noyac, Suffolk County. The fire resulted in the deaths of Lindsay Wiener, 19, and Jillian Wiener, 21, who were vacationing with their family.
Biomedical engineering grad students showcase talents at 30th annual research day
The Department of Biomedical Engineering held its 30th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, a platform for biomedical engineering students in master's and doctoral programs to present their research and foster future collaboration.
Couple pleads guilty following fatal fire at New York rental home
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Peter Miller, 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide, and Pamela Miller, 55, pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree. This follows a fatal fire at their rental home in which sisters Lindsay Wiener, 19, and Jillian Wiener, 21, of Maryland died while vacationing with their family in 2022.
Stony Brook University graduates inaugural class from 'Taste of the Trades' summer program
Graduates of the "Taste of the Trades" program, offered by Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Suffolk County Community College, and the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing, and Consumer Affairs, have completed their seven-week summer course. Twenty rising high school seniors from NYSERDA-designated underserved school districts participated in hands-on learning experiences to prepare for careers in fields such as construction and energy transmission.
Brookhaven offers free jitney and ferry service
Free jitney and ferry transportation will be available to Ho Hum Beach on certain dates in August and September. Advance registration is necessary.
Hercules Watches Over Stony Brook Harbor
Not far from the flooding that took out homes and Harbor Road in Stony Brook stands Hercules, the former figurehead of the U.S.S. Ohio.
President Issues Emergency Declaration for Suffolk in the Wake of Severe Flooding
The severe flooding suffered by Suffolk communities has resulted in an emergency declaration by President Biden, a move that will direct federal resources to help with storm recovery.
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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.
Smithtown Duo Excel at QB Challenge
This past week there was no shortage of standouts at the 2025 Long Island Boys Quarterback Challenge.
CC Sabathia Gets His Plaque
Former Yankee great CC Sabathia was honored this weekend in Cooperstown, NY as he received his plaque and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.