Quantcast

Suffolk Reporter

Saturday, November 16, 2024

News from October 2024

Medium vl1oxx2npqimbamde8ij5vjilpc6

Elementary students engage in STEM through creative engineering projects

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently engaged in a STEM project under the guidance of Ms. Ashley Kilanowski. The second-grade class was involved in an engineering activity that required them to design and build their ideal school building using the six-step engineering design process: ask, imagine, plan, create, experiment, and improve.

Medium tgwttvjpmc24chm3eqrt2z72lwek

Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

Medium vebwebqk6fm622hp5objwcljubec

Brookhaven's computing center surpasses 300 petabytes in stored scientific data

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

The Scientific Data and Computing Center (SDCC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a significant milestone by storing over 300 petabytes of data. This achievement marks the largest tape archive in the U.S. for nuclear and particle physics experiments, according to Alexei Klimentov, a physicist at Brookhaven Lab.

Medium 5tjk6dgf3kdoncsn7o4aa6huvzkt

Sue Hersh named outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Sue Hersh has been posthumously honored as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in 1948 in Miller Place, New York, Susan A. Hersh pursued her education at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson before attending Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. She later earned a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University.

Medium nsbjmfddjq25bchhsz41xa5tqcqc

Smithtown Fire Department hosts Fire Prevention Day activities for families

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Fire Prevention Day will be observed on October 20 this year. The Smithtown Fire Department invites families to participate in a day of fun and learning about fire safety. Activities are scheduled to take place along Elm Avenue near Main Street in Smithtown from noon until 3 p.m.

Medium 6l7zillvw2l88ia0lxyv3w72sahi

William Floyd Alumni Association prepares for annual Outstanding Educators Award Dinner

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

The William Floyd Alumni Association is preparing to honor educators at its 13th "Outstanding Educators" Award Dinner. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville.

Medium vl1oxx2npqimbamde8ij5vjilpc6

William Floyd Alumni Association honors Brian Heinz as Outstanding Educator

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Brian Heinz has been recognized as the William Floyd Alumni Association's Outstanding Educator for 2024. Heinz, a renowned author with 20 children's books to his name, is celebrated for his contributions to literature and education. His works span fiction and non-fiction, encompassing various genres from true-to-life narratives to humorous tales, often reflecting the natural world's grandeur. His dedication to authenticity in storytelling is evident as many of his titles are based on extensive location research.

Medium pn3pvnefi73sqy7ob07a8mw20tsl

Engineering intern finds new direction through national laboratory experience

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

The career path of Samuel Henriquez Jr. was initially straightforward, aimed at completing an associate’s degree, transferring to a four-year college for an engineering degree, and eventually becoming an engineer. This changed when he encountered a flyer at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York. The flyer advertised the Community College Internships (CCI) program offered by the Department of Energy's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.

Medium vl1oxx2npqimbamde8ij5vjilpc6

Frank LaBianca honored as outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Frank LaBianca has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1936 to Anna and Nunzio, LaBianca attended the New York School of Printing before obtaining his teaching degree from SUNY Oswego.

Medium htqmq74an0d694x699pkh71nduqa

Brookhaven Town Clerk's mobile office visits local libraries

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

On October 3, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle brought his "Mobile Office" to the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in East Setauket. This initiative aims to facilitate residents' access to the Town Clerk, allowing them to ask questions and obtain information about the Town of Brookhaven.

Medium sez1bp5epr3oohvyl8ivvnxsrnth

Barbara McAdam honored as outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Barbara McAdam has been recognized as the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey in education began when she moved from Ozone Park, Queens, to Brentwood in 1959. As a student in the Brentwood School District, she was encouraged by her teachers to develop her talents in music, language, and writing.

Medium vl1oxx2npqimbamde8ij5vjilpc6

William Floyd Alumni Association honors Debra Flynn as outstanding educator

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Debra Flynn has been named the 2024 William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator. Her journey into teaching began in second grade, inspired by her teacher Sister Bridget Marie. After graduating from SUNY Oneonta in 1981 with a degree in elementary education, Flynn was hired at John S. Hobart Elementary School.

Medium cja1d82eo44jka64mbkackztmjm4

Local Government Meeting today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Suffolk County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Medium cja1d82eo44jka64mbkackztmjm4

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

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

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

Medium w5gqghtdi7g072e87xtyzld2mcrf

Paving projects completed in Ronkonkoma by Brookhaven officials

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have reported the completion of two paving projects in the Ronkonkoma and Holbrook areas. The first project involved resurfacing Ackerly Lane, stretching from Portion Road in Ronkonkoma to Patchogue Holbrook Road in Holbrook. This project included inspections, drain installations, and the repair or replacement of damaged concrete curbing and aprons, with a total cost of $221,000.

Medium k2p7cfjhbp3qfc2nuf5wm1592bx9

Patrick Meade elected as American Physical Society fellow

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Stony Brook University has announced that Patrick Meade, a professor at the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). This recognition is awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the field of physics.

Medium vzwv0dgwx6vwqkxme72wcxgsp7gc

Suffolk County Community College hosts 'Parklife' art exhibit at Brentwood campus

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Suffolk County Community College has announced an upcoming art exhibition titled "Parklife," featuring works by artists James Bertucci, Claudia Kaatziza Cortinez, Kristen Jensen, and Benny Merris. The exhibition will be held from October 21 to November 19, 2024, at the Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood.

Medium k8a1x7aphk7fsn2zj3vlddis3bvi

Brookhaven Lab unveils new fellowship for early career scientists

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Brookhaven National Laboratory has introduced a fellowship program named after Nobel Laureate Raymond Davis Jr. The initiative targets early career researchers, aiming to draw top talent to the lab and nurture future scientific leaders. Applications for the inaugural fellowship are now open.

Medium kjaaxs2gewbpuf9qg8anhpacapda

Stony Brook professor awarded national recognition for leadership in biomedical engineering

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Yi-Xian Qin, PhD, a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University, is set to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. This award honors individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership within the Cell and Molecular Bioengineering community.

Medium id9f6kejrxvffg0w746wjsnddo0h

Port Jefferson couple sentenced for fatal stabbing incident

By Suffolk Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of Jose Martinez-Vazquez and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, both residents of Port Jefferson Station, for their involvement in the fatal stabbing of Benjamin Flores-Mendez. Martinez-Vazquez, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, while Diaz-Cabrera, 21, admitted to first-degree manslaughter.