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May 15, 2025

Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel during week ending May 10

4 gas stations had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

May 15, 2025

Board of Education highlights achievements at May meeting

Please enjoy this recap of the May 13, 2025, Board of Education meeting with a performance by the WFHS Chamber Orchestra, recognition of the Floyd Robotics team and Youth and Government award winners, as well as a presentation by William Floyd...

May 15, 2025

William Floyd Elementary presents 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' on May 16-17

The William Floyd Elementary School Drama Club is set to perform "The Little Mermaid Jr.

May 15, 2025

Suffolk County Community College holds graduation for over 4,200 students

Suffolk County Community College is set to hold its Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies on May 22, 2025.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University earns silver rating for sustainability efforts

Stony Brook University has achieved a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts, as recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

May 15, 2025

Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society

On May 15, 2025, Stony Brook University announced that Barry Barish, a distinguished physicist and Nobel Laureate, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS).

May 15, 2025

Suffolk student wins prestigious national transfer scholarship

Udya Dewanamuni, a student from Suffolk County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook's EOP/AIM honors outstanding students at annual awards ceremony

The Educational Opportunity Program/Advancement on Individual Merit (EOP/AIM) at Stony Brook University held its annual awards ceremony on May 1 at the DeVries Center.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook showcases student innovation at first engineering design event

Stony Brook University recently held its inaugural Engineering Senior Design Showcase, highlighting the innovative work of its senior engineering students.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook hosts 'Disrupt the Brook' to foster student entrepreneurship

Stony Brook University recently hosted "Disrupt the Brook," an event designed to encourage students to explore entrepreneurial thinking and build an inclusive innovation ecosystem.

May 15, 2025

SBU students gain valuable insights at BEYA Conference

Stony Brook University students recently attended the Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University receives silver rating for sustainability achievements

Stony Brook University has been awarded a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

May 15, 2025

Student innovation takes center stage at URECA/VIP Symposium

Multidisciplinary collaboration was showcased at the Student Activities Center Ballrooms during the 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Celebration and Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Symposium on April 30.

May 15, 2025

The Phantoms are Steamrolling into the Playoffs

The Bayport-Blue Point baseball team has hit the magic number for the season of 20 and now they eye the post season.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook hosts third annual Big Jewish Block Party

Stony Brook University celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month with its third annual Big Jewish Block Party on May 8.

May 15, 2025

ACEing Tennis for Autism

This past week Smithtown East High School hosted the annual Bob Davis Play for Autism Tournament, and it was a giant success for everyone involved.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University earns national recognition for excellence in cybersecurity research

Stony Brook University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency.

May 15, 2025

AI technique aims to improve speed and safety of CT scans

Researchers at Stony Brook University are working on an AI-based method that could change the landscape of medical imaging by making CT scans faster, safer, and more accurate.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook launches new Facilities Master Plan with community input

Stony Brook University has embarked on the first phase of its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), a strategic initiative aimed at shaping the campus's future over the next decade.

May 15, 2025

William Floyd athletes honored by National Football Foundation

The National Football Foundation's James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter recently hosted its annual Scholar Athlete Brunch, celebrating student-athletes for their performance both on the field and in academics.

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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.


National

Oh, Where Art Thou? Federal Ban on Cashless Bail Only Way for NYS to Exhale

“Every place in the country where you have no cash bail is a disaster,” President Trump said in an Aug. 11th White House press conference, acknowledging “America-first law and order” as an utmost priority.


The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Prospect Look Ahead

Hi, my name is Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be doing a special edition and looking ahead and talking about prospects who are the future of fantasy baseball.