Senator Murray addressed the Senate on September 27, 2024, regarding Senate Bill 7365B. The bill mandates the implementation of reasonable controls and procedures to prevent the installation and use of pistol converters.
The Engineering Awards are presented to recognize distinguished contributions to the Laboratory's engineering and computing objectives. The 2023 recipients were David Bergman, Russell Feder, John Kuczewski, Seth Nemesure, and Joel Vasquez.
The William Floyd Board of Education recently recognized members of Century 21 Cor-Ace Realty for their role in organizing the annual William Floyd Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. Since its inception, this event has raised and donated over $625,000 in scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from William Floyd.
Stony Brook University’s Office of Procurement held its annual Supplier Diversity Fair on September 25. The event was attended by about 30 exhibitors and more than 200 faculty and staff.
Students in Ms. Strull’s class displayed their creations for International Dot Day, showcasing dots they designed. Second-grade students from Ms. Strull, Mrs. Mocera, and Ms. Verderosa’s classes at William Floyd Elementary School participated in the event by creating dots using positive and negative space in the school STEM lab with Mrs. Baumiller.
On Tuesday, October 8, the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will host a conversation titled “We were promised social justice. We got symbolic gestures. Why ‘wokeness’ can’t deliver the goods,” featuring Musa al-Gharbi, assistant professor of communication and journalism.
The Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Awards honor individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities that embody the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity through practical actions. The 2023 recipients were Ketevi Assamagan and Mickey Chiu from the Physics Department.
Senator Murray addressed the Senate Floor on September 27, 2024, discussing Senate Bill 4559C. This bill aims to establish the "school security guard training enhancement act," which would set specific requirements for specialized certification for school security guards.
The Science & Technology Awards recognize significant contributions to the Laboratory's science and technology goals. The 2023 recipients are as follows:
The Distinguished Administrator Awards recognize key contributors in the Administrative Support path for their outstanding service to Brookhaven National Laboratory. The 2023 recipients are Mary Campbell, Linda Hanlon, and Donna Pfeiffer.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
College tuition fees rose 0.7% in Suffolk County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Seven employees of the Claros Variedades convenience store chain have been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to the criminal sale and possession of controlled substances. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Roxana Ramos Argueta, Xenia Miranda Rodriguez, Kevin Claros, Idencis Chavez-Games, Anna Griselda Rivera, Teresa Ramos Claros, and Yesica Claros Ramos were arraigned for allegedly dispensing prescription medications without proper licensing.
Xiaoqian Chen, a physicist and beamline scientist at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Early Career Research Program. Chen is one of 91 early career scientists selected nationwide to receive this support.
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has expressed his support for H.R. 9747, a bill aimed at keeping the federal government operational. Following his vote in favor of the legislation, LaLota released a statement emphasizing the importance of maintaining government functions.
The Suffolk Community College Foundation has announced the continuation of two scholarship programs aimed at supporting students in the Patchogue/Medford area, including those from Latino backgrounds. These scholarships are designed to assist students who face financial barriers and need additional support to achieve their academic goals at Suffolk County Community College.
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick delivered his first State of the University address on September 25. He discussed how the university plans to meet its challenges while continuing to excel as New York's flagship university.
Stony Brook University has been named the 2024 champion of the annual Car Free Day Long Island event. Car Free Day is an international event held every September where individuals are encouraged to avoid using cars. This year, 892 members of the Stony Brook community pledged to forgo at least one car trip on September 22, opting instead for walking, biking, carpooling, riding public transport, or telecommuting. This effort made Stony Brook University (SBU) the top performer among participating Long Island organizations.