On October 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the grand opening of The Wax Bar, a new waxing studio in Rocky Point. The establishment is located at 648 Route 25A and provides a variety of waxing services for both women and men. Customers can also find packages, classes, gift cards, and products available for purchase.
The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) marks its 10th anniversary of first light on October 23, 2024. Since opening in 2014 with six beamlines, the facility has expanded to include 29 operational beamlines, serving a diverse user base and supporting significant scientific advancements.
Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau INTERFACE program will host the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 Teddy Bear Run on November 24.
On October 17, several local officials gathered at the New York Cancer and Blood Center in Ronkonkoma to witness a significant contribution to the fight against breast cancer. The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce President, Edward McNamara, presented a $10,000 donation to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” event.
Suffolk County Community College, the largest community college within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolls over 21,000 students across more than 100 degree and certificate programs. With a network of over 145,000 alumni, the college is committed to fulfilling the needs of regional employers by providing effective training and education pathways from high school through to careers.
On October 19, over 550 members of the Middle Country Youth Civic Association gathered for an early Halloween event at Brookhaven Town’s Centereach Pool. The event was attended by several local officials, including Town Councilman Neil A. Manzella, Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle, NYS Senator Dean Murray, and Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa.
There were two companies in cities associated with Suffolk County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its community medical branches, Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL).
The food pantry at Suffolk County Community College is vital in helping students who face challenges in affording basic needs. A recent drive has made a notable impact on reducing food insecurity within the campus community.
Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a theoretical framework to predict catalyst behavior more accurately. The study, published in Chem Catalysis, examines how temperature and pressure affect catalysts' structure, efficiency, and product formation.
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year, making it the only hospital in New York State to achieve this distinction from 2016...
Stefanie Karayoff, a student at Suffolk County Community College and resident of Ronkonkoma, has been accepted into the EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. This program, created in collaboration with the Nobel Prize Museum and the Forum on Education Abroad, aims to provide students with experiences that can help them make impactful changes in the world.
There were five companies in cities associated with Suffolk County that received five FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine has been recognized as a "Milestones in Microbiology" site by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
On October 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich visited the Sunshine Alternative Education Center (SAEC) in Port Jefferson Station. The visit was aimed at discussing their roles on the Brookhaven Town Council with the students. Dr. Carol Carter, Administrator/Prevention Professional, was also present during the visit.