Stony Brook University is marking its 35th year of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and beyond. This year's theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," underscores the community's progressive influence.
Yi-Xian Qin, SUNY Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) CMBE Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. This award honors individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership within the Cell and Molecular Bioengineering community.
Professor Jeff Ge from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been honored with the Dedicated Service Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This award is a recognition of his voluntary service and contributions to the society.
Dakota Rose, a 25-year-old resident of East Northport, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual abuse of a toddler and the creation and dissemination of child pornography. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Rose admitted guilt to Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
At the September 28 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner introduced New York Special Olympics athlete Matt Schuster and Director of Development Alexis Dawson. They discussed the upcoming 14th annual New York Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach and encouraged participation and donations.
Students at John S. Hobart Elementary School recently engaged in an interactive assembly with Brain Wash Game Show Entertainment. The organization merges school curriculum with pop culture trivia in a TV-game show format to create an immersive experience. Sponsored by the John S. Hobart Elementary School PTO, the event featured students and teachers divided into two teams competing in the MindStorm Game Show.
The Stony Brook University community gathered for CommUniversity Day on September 28, despite overcast skies and light showers. The event attracted nearly 2,500 attendees who explored various aspects of the campus through interactive activities, entertainment, and educational exhibits.
Yuu-U ("Loy") Hashimoto, a junior majoring in biology with a minor in applied mathematics and statistics, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for October. Since March 2024, she has been working under the mentorship of Eugene Serebryany, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. Her research focuses on protein aggregation in the eye lens and a potential non-surgical treatment involving myo-inositol, a metabolite found in the human eye lens.
William Floyd High School juniors and seniors have an upcoming opportunity to order class rings on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20. Orders will be taken during all school lunch periods on both days.
Holmark Garces, a 35-year-old man from Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 27 to 30 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and other related charges. The sentencing follows a jury's guilty verdict.
Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism, Laura Lindenfeld, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was recently invited to present to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Directorate for the Engineering Advisory Committee by Dr. Susan Marguiles. Marguiles asked Lindenfeld to provide strategies on how the NSF can strengthen communication about engineering.
Reps. Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito, and Lou Correa have announced that their bipartisan legislation, the Tren de Aragua Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act, has passed unanimously in the Homeland Security Committee. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a threat assessment on criminal activities by members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) attempting to enter the United States illegally. It also mandates DHS to develop a strategic plan to address these threats.
David Trent, a 19-year-old from Mastic Beach, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including manslaughter, robbery, and conspiracy to commit murder. This follows a long-term investigation into the criminal street organization known as "No Fake Love" or "NFL." Trent was one of 18 defendants indicted in December 2022.
Carol Gomes and Carolyn Santora, both from Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH), have been honored with the 2024 HERALD Excellence in Healthcare Awards. The awards ceremony took place on September 18 at the Heritage Club in Bethpage, NY.
Congressmen Andrew R. Garbarino and Dan Newhouse have raised concerns regarding China's advancements in biotechnology, specifically its impact on agriculture. They have addressed a letter to the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of Homeland Security at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter was also signed by Representatives Ken Calvert, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Brian Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Kiggans, Mike Lawler, Nancy Mace, Marc Molinaro, Joe Wilson, and Robert Wittman.
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of two paving projects in Ridge, New York.
On September 28, Supervisor Dan Panico attended the grand opening ribbon cutting of Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Miller Place. This new venue is located at 275 Route 25A, Suite 33, and marks the second location of the popular nightspot, with the first established in Patchogue in 2020.