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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Researchers discover method improving carbon dioxide reduction catalysis

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

UPTON, N.Y. — One of the most promising strategies being investigated to mitigate emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) — a byproduct of electricity and heat production, transportation, and other industries — is the process of electrochemical reduction. In this approach, electrical energy is used to convert recaptured CO2 into usable products and fuels, such as methanol and ethanol. However, finding a catalyst that is efficient and fast enough for practical use has been challenging.

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Brookhaven officials host annual senior picnic at Longwood Estate

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Farmingville, NY – On September 4 and 5, Town of Brookhaven officials mingled with guests at the annual Brookhaven Town Senior Picnic held at historic Longwood Estate in Ridge. The free, two-day event was attended by more than 2,000 guests who enjoyed late summer weather as they partook in food, dancing, and socializing.

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WFHS student accepted into prestigious Juilliard Pre-College program

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Jackson Seifert, a junior at William Floyd High School, has been accepted into the Juilliard Pre-College program. This program is designed for students with the talent and ambition to pursue serious music study at the college level. Jackson, who primarily plays bass and tenor trombone, is also proficient on the trumpet, bass trumpet, and euphonium.

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St James man indicted for murdering ex-wife and her boyfriend

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Daniel Coppola, 50, of St. James, has been indicted on four counts of Murder in the First Degree for allegedly fatally shooting his ex-wife Kelly Coppola, 50, and her boyfriend Kenneth Pohlman Jr., 53. The announcement was made today by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former president pleads guilty to embezzling $70k from Dix Hills Soccer Club

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Matthew Dickson, 44, of Dix Hills and the former Vice President and President of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, pleaded guilty to Petit Larceny for embezzling over $70,000 from the club in 2022. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

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Stony Brook University hosts annual "Heat & Heat" fire safety demonstrations

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Stony Brook University is organizing its annual “Heat & Heat” fire safety demonstrations this fall, aimed at raising awareness during Fire Safety Season. The events are coordinated by Fire and Emergency Services, Campus Residences, and the Auxiliary Services Association to educate the campus community on fire hazards and emergency responses.

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Suffolk County Community College hosts annual faculty art exhibition

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

The Sagtikos Art Gallery, located in the Sagtikos Arts and Science Building, Room 150 on the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, will present The Annual Faculty Art Exhibition from September 16 through October 4, 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Local Government Meeting today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Suffolk County City Council Meeting starting at 8 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Goldhaber Fellow Steve Farrell aims for cleaner catalysis solutions

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Steve Farrell, a research associate at the Inner-Shell Spectroscopy (ISS) beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), has been selected as one of 2024’s Distinguished Goldhaber Fellows. These prestigious three-year fellowships are awarded to exceptional candidates who have demonstrated their expertise and talent as well as their drive to pursue independent research. At the end of their appointment, fellows are encouraged to apply for scientific staff positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Farrell plans to use this time to pursue projects focused on...

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Back-to-school drive equips Riverhead students with essential supplies

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio has announced the success of a recent Back-To-School Drive, conducted in collaboration with St. John’s Parish Outreach.

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Bay Shore man sentenced to prison for stabbing former girlfriend

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Jorge Guevara, 49, of Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows a jury finding him guilty in June of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and other charges for stabbing his girlfriend in the neck with scissors.

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Stony Brook receives historic archives documenting Fire Island National Seashore founding

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Stony Brook University Libraries have received a significant donation of historical documents related to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) in New York. The collection, donated by the Barbash family, details efforts by the Citizen’s Committee for a Fire Island National Seashore to prevent the construction of a highway on Fire Island and successfully establish FINS as part of the National Park Service.

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District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announces hiring of twenty assistant district attorneys for 2024

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the appointment of 20 new Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) today. This class of ADAs will undergo an intensive multi-week training program taught by members of the Appeals and Training Bureau before they begin their tenure in Suffolk County First District Court, where they will prosecute misdemeanor crimes, gaining investigative and trial experience.

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Stony Brook University launches new campus-wide Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Stony Brook University is launching the AI Innovation Institute (AI3), enhancing its capabilities as a leader in AI research and application. This expansion will elevate the existing Institute for AI-driven Discovery and Innovation, established in 2018 within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, to a university-wide entity reporting to the provost.

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London Mathematical Society awards Christopher Bishop Senior Berwick Prize

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

State University of New York Distinguished Professor Christopher Bishop has been awarded the 2024 Senior Berwick Prize by the London Mathematical Society (LMS). Bishop, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics, received the award for his papers “Models for the Eremenko–Lyubich Class,” published in the Journal of the London Mathematical Society in 2015, and “Models for the Speiser Class,” published in the Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society in 2017. LMS announced its 2024 prize winners at the end of June.

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Three WFHS student-athletes named among top football players by Newsday

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Three student-athletes from William Floyd High School have been named among the top 100 football players for the fall season by Newsday. Seniors Geo Alvarez, Derek Amato, and Aaron Fisher are recognized as standout performers, looking to make their senior season noteworthy.

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Professor Taejin Kim honored with 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

The United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) has selected Stony Brook University Professor Taejin Kim as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award. Professor Kim is part of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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Arie Kaufman receives 2024 Test Of Time Award

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Arie Kaufman, a distinguished professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been honored with the SC24 Test of Time Award (TOTA) for supercomputing for his seminal 2004 paper, “GPU Cluster for High Performance Computing.”