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Entertainment events this week in Suffolk County: Oct. 6-12

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 28

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this week in Suffolk County: Oct. 6-12

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Suffolk County this week.

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Religious meetings this week in Suffolk County: Oct. 6-12

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Suffolk County this week.

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Which former Suffolk Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

These former Suffolk Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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School events this week in Suffolk County: Oct. 6-12

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Suffolk County this week.

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Suffolk Reporter area weekly mass times

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the Suffolk Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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SNT Sleep Apnea Director Sands: ‘Sleep apnea extends beyond physical health; it profoundly impacts mental health and mood’

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Michelle Sands, Sleep Apnea Director at Silent Night Therapy, said that the effects of sleep apnea extend beyond the physical, explaining that it impacts mental health and may provoke mood swings.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Suffolk County in week ending Sept. 28

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rowan Ricardo Phillips' 'Silver' earns dual longlist nominations

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Stony Brook University professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been recognized for his poetry book, "Silver," which has made the longlist for both the National Book Award and the Laurel Prize. Phillips, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at Stony Brook's College of Arts and Sciences, expressed his gratitude: “Poetry is a grand eternal art, both timeless and timely. I’m heartened that Silver is a grain of salt in that great sea.”

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Deer Park man indicted for impersonating official and abusing disabled shelter resident

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Alfred Balcerak III, a 65-year-old resident of Deer Park. Balcerak faces charges including Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree and Forcible Touching, following allegations that he impersonated a housing specialist from the Department of Social Services and sexually abused a resident at a homeless shelter.

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Stony Brook researchers develop AI models predicting opioid risk

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Two researchers at Stony Brook University are working on using machine learning models to predict patient outcomes. Richard N. Rosenthal, MD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Renaissance School of Medicine, and Fusheng Wang, PhD, a professor in the departments of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science in both the RSOM and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, are focusing their efforts on optimizing risk prediction related to opioid use disorder and overdose.

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Georgia Tech develops efficient method for converting plant biomass into useful chemicals

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Georgia Tech researchers have introduced a more efficient method for converting lignin, an organic polymer found in wood and plants, into valuable chemicals. Collaborating with Eli Stavitski from the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, the team used X-ray absorption spectroscopy to analyze their innovative process.

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Bronx man sentenced to 18 years for shooting two men over pool game dispute

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Alexander Castillo, a 27-year-old resident of the Bronx, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison following his conviction for assault and weapon possession. The sentencing was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney after Castillo's trial revealed his involvement in a shooting incident at a Port Jefferson pool hall in December 2022.

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Hong Qin receives prestigious SMA award for contributions to geometric modeling

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Hong Qin, a professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the 2024 Solid Modeling Association (SMA) Pioneer Award. This recognition is for his significant contributions to geometric modeling and physics-based simulation. The award criteria include advancing solid modeling through leadership, influential research, or technological advancements over 25 years.

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Alda Center leader presents at national Women in Defense conference

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Laura Lindenfeld, Dean of the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism and Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, was invited to present at the National Defense Industrial Association’s 2024 Women in Defense National Conference. The event took place in Arlington, Virginia.

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Brookhaven's mobile office tour continues at local libraries

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle recently conducted a "Mobile Office" session at the Longwood Public Library on September 24. This initiative is designed to facilitate interactions between residents and the Town Clerk, allowing them to seek answers to their queries and access vital information concerning the Town of Brookhaven.

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Stephanie Dinkins explores AI's societal impact at Stony Brook University's Spotlight Talk

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The Provost’s Spotlight Talks at Stony Brook University highlight notable figures and faculty members recognized for their contributions. The upcoming talk will feature Stephanie Dinkins, a transmedia artist and Kusama endowed chair in art at the university's College of Arts and Sciences. Dinkins will present "The Stories We Encode: AI, Love and the Future of Algorithmic Care" on Tuesday, October 22, at 3:30 pm in the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Suffolk County: Friday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 6

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.