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Workshop highlights sustainable computing advancements

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The Workshop on Modeling & Simulation of Systems and Applications (ModSim) marked its 13th year in 2024, focusing on sustainable computing. Held at the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle, ModSim 2024 brought together experts to discuss the sustainability of the growing demand for computing.

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Brookhaven Lab honors top contributors with Pinnacle Awards

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

In 2023, Brookhaven National Laboratory recognized 20 staff members with its highest accolades. These awards include the Science & Technology, Engineering, Brookhaven, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and for the first time, the Distinguished Administrator Awards.

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Brookhaven Lab announces 2023 award recipients

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced the recipients of the 2023 Brookhaven Awards, recognizing key contributors in support functions for their outstanding service to the Laboratory.

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NYS Senator Murray discusses new bill aimed at retail worker safety

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Murray addressed the Senate on September 27, 2024, to discuss Senate Bill 8358C. This bill aims to establish the Retail Worker Safety Act, which would mandate that employers in the retail sector create and enforce programs designed to prevent workplace violence.

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Senator Murray addresses Senate Bill 7365B on pistol converters

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Brookhaven Lab announces recipients of 2023 Engineering Awards

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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William Floyd honors organizers of scholarship fund golf tournament

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Stony Brook University hosts annual Supplier Diversity Fair

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Elementary students celebrate creativity on International Dot Day

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Talk at SoCJ explores social justice promises versus reality

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Brookhaven Lab honors physicists for diversity efforts

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Senator Murray discusses bill on enhancing training for school security guards

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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Brookhaven Lab announces recipients of 2023 Science & Technology Awards

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The Science & Technology Awards recognize significant contributions to the Laboratory's science and technology goals. The 2023 recipients are as follows:

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Brookhaven honors three administrators with Distinguished Service Awards

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

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.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Suffolk County: Friday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 29

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Suffolk County this weekend.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Suffolk County in 2022-23 school year

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

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.

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Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

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Seven arrested for illegal sale and possession at convenience stores

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

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.

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Brookhaven physicist Xiaoqian Chen receives DOE Early Career Award

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

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.