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News from August 2024

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Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

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Raw George: Unfiltered Santos slams pay to play in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

Legal Newsline earlier this month kicked off an in-depth and on-going investigative reporting series on political corruption within the Suffolk County Republican Party concerning influence over a lucrative contract for newspaper legal advertisements.

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NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations recently met at the school to make the donation.

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Alum brings journalism experience into award-winning documentary

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Burton Rocks ’94, who endured severe childhood asthma, spent much of his school years in hospitals, including Stony Brook. During these solitary hours, he found a way to interact with his heroes and eventually produced an award-winning documentary nearly 40 years later.

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Stony Brook University leaders meet with federal agencies on research initiatives

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Dean Andrew Singer and Associate Dean Jon Longtin of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at Stony Brook University met with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) staff and federal science agency leadership during the week of August 19 to discuss the college’s groundbreaking research. The science agency meetings included the Department of Defense (DOD) Basic Research Office, DOD’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, DOE’s Office of Electricity, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for...

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School bus driver indicted on charges related to child sex abuse material

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Mayrhofer is accused of downloading images and videos of child sexual abuse and uploading them to his cloud storage account.

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Stony Brook University welcomes students with week-long festivities

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Music, dancing, movies, roller skating, mini golf, and various other activities greeted students returning to Stony Brook University during New Seawolf Welcome Week. Despite a delayed move-in due to flash flooding, the campus soon became lively with events stretching from the SAC to LaValle Stadium.

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Seawolves football home opener features celebrations for fans

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Football returns to Stony Brook on Saturday, September 7, as the Seawolves face off against the Stonehill Skyhawks at 3:30 pm at LaValle Stadium. This game marks Head Coach Billy Cosh’s first season leading the team.

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Wyandanch man indicted for attempted murder outside Jake's 58 Casino

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Nashawn Legros, 24, of Wyandanch, has been indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges. Legros is accused of shooting a male twice in the parking lot of Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia, resulting in serious physical injuries to the victim.

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School announces athletic team tryout & practice schedule for the upcoming year

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

The schedule for various sports tryouts and first practices for the 2024-25 school year has been released.

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Rep. Nick LaLota praises union workers ahead of Labor Day

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released a statement ahead of Labor Day 2024, emphasizing the critical role of union workers in Suffolk County.

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Fatal overdose leads police to arrest eight suspects for drugs and guns

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals accused of narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island’s North Fork. The investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.

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Alumni share career insights with Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology students

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

For student employees in Stony Brook University’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.

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Rep. LaLota urges FEMA support for flood victims in Suffolk

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, has urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend its support to include Individual Assistance for victims of recent flooding and severe weather in Suffolk County. In a letter addressed to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, LaLota emphasized the need for additional federal resources to aid Long Islanders in their recovery efforts.

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Eight arrested following investigation into fatal overdose leading to drug trafficking bust

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the arrests of eight individuals accused of narcotics trafficking, sales, and gun possession on Long Island’s North Fork. The investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF) and the Southold Police Department.

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Stony Brook Medicine receives national recognition for stroke and cardiac care

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke focus areas. This year marks the 14th consecutive year for Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) (2010-2024) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) (2014-2024) to receive the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. For the 6th consecutive year, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award....

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Stony Brook Medicine honored again for stroke and heart failure excellence

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Stony Brook Medicine has been acknowledged by the American Heart Association for its dedication to high-quality patient care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award for 14 consecutive years, while Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) has achieved this recognition for 11 consecutive years. Additionally, SBUH earned the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth year in a row.

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New HR professional Racine Topaloglu joins Stony Brook University

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Racine Topaloglu, a German-born professional with extensive experience in the tourism industry across Europe, has joined Stony Brook University. Since starting her role in January 2024, Topaloglu has been utilizing her human resources expertise and collaborative nature to contribute to the university's dynamic environment.

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Two individuals indicted for gun trafficking after long-term investigation

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Caciem Kruer, 26, of Farmingville, and Abdul Muhammad, 23, of Bay Shore, have been charged in a 39-count indictment following a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Suffolk County Police Department into an alleged gun-trafficking operation run by purported gang members in Suffolk County.

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Gary Halada named finalist for prestigious mentoring award

By Suffolk Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Associate Professor Gary Halada is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). This award honors those who have made significant contributions to mentoring within the STEM field.