Suffolk Reporter

Stony Brook receives historic archives documenting Fire Island National Seashore founding

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Stony Brook University Libraries have received a significant donation of historical documents related to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) in New York. The collection, donated by the Barbash family, details efforts by the Citizen’s Committee for a Fire Island National Seashore to prevent the construction of a highway on Fire Island and successfully establish FINS as part of the National Park Service.

District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announces hiring of twenty assistant district attorneys for 2024

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the appointment of 20 new Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) today. This class of ADAs will undergo an intensive multi-week training program taught by members of the Appeals and Training Bureau before they begin their tenure in Suffolk County First District Court, where they will prosecute misdemeanor crimes, gaining investigative and trial experience.

Stony Brook University launches new campus-wide Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Stony Brook University is launching the AI Innovation Institute (AI3), enhancing its capabilities as a leader in AI research and application. This expansion will elevate the existing Institute for AI-driven Discovery and Innovation, established in 2018 within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, to a university-wide entity reporting to the provost.

London Mathematical Society awards Christopher Bishop Senior Berwick Prize

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

State University of New York Distinguished Professor Christopher Bishop has been awarded the 2024 Senior Berwick Prize by the London Mathematical Society (LMS). Bishop, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics, received the award for his papers “Models for the Eremenko–Lyubich Class,” published in the Journal of the London Mathematical Society in 2015, and “Models for the Speiser Class,” published in the Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society in 2017. LMS announced its 2024 prize winners at the end of June.

Three WFHS student-athletes named among top football players by Newsday

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Three student-athletes from William Floyd High School have been named among the top 100 football players for the fall season by Newsday. Seniors Geo Alvarez, Derek Amato, and Aaron Fisher are recognized as standout performers, looking to make their senior season noteworthy.

Professor Taejin Kim honored with 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

The United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) has selected Stony Brook University Professor Taejin Kim as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award. Professor Kim is part of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Arie Kaufman receives 2024 Test Of Time Award

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Arie Kaufman, a distinguished professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been honored with the SC24 Test of Time Award (TOTA) for supercomputing for his seminal 2004 paper, “GPU Cluster for High Performance Computing.”

Suffolk County Community College completes innovative summer camps on wind energy

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Suffolk County Community College has announced the successful completion of its recent Summer High School Offshore Wind Turbines course, aimed at introducing high school students to the field of wind energy. The college held two separate summer sessions, providing students with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.

Wang Center announces fall program highlighting Asian cultural heritage

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

The programs offered at the Charles B. Wang Center this fall are designed to provide unique experiences that highlight the beauty of Asian cultural heritage. They aim to educate and entertain while offering a glimpse into the vibrant traditions and innovative artistry that define Asian cultures.

Stony Brook Cancer Center to host ‘Cancer Wise Café’ on September 28

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

The Stony Brook Cancer Center will host the 'Cancer Wise Café,' a day dedicated to education and empowerment, on Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center.

Babylon Dental Care announces Dr. Jessica Martino joining team

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Babylon Dental Care announced the addition of Dr. Jessica Martino, DMD, to its team in August 2024. Martino is a general dentist with a focus on preventive care and patient education.

William Floyd High School to hold underclass pictures on September 11-13

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

LifeTouch will be taking William Floyd High School underclass portraits on September 11, 12, and 13. Visit www.mylifetouch.com and enter your Picture Day ID: EVT9C4TGW. Please see the flyer below for details.

DOE announces new awards for five pathway summer schools

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative, Brookhaven Lab and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility will collaborate on an immersive summer school aimed at providing college freshmen and recent high school graduates with skills in "big data" and artificial intelligence/machine learning. The program will utilize a hybrid model, reflecting modern scientific practices, while leveraging the unique strengths of each lab. Big data applications will include those developed for the future Electron-Ion...

Healthier U hosts 'Couch to 5K' virtual info session

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Healthier U is offering an opportunity for individuals interested in running through its 2024 “Couch to 5K” program. The initiative aims to assist participants of all fitness levels in preparing for a 5k run or walk.

Suffolk student honored as Coca-Cola Leaders scholar

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Freda Asiedu, a Suffolk County Community College student from Brentwood, NY, is among the 210 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

NYC child services employee arrested over forged doctor notes

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Alan Anderson, a 55-year-old employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), has been arrested for allegedly submitting 12 forged doctor notes to his employer. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Department of Investigation.

Stony Brook receives historic Fire Island preservation documents

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Stony Brook University Libraries has received a significant donation chronicling the grassroots movement that led to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS). This collection, gifted by the Barbash family, documents the efforts of the Citizens’ Committee for a Fire Island National Seashore, which successfully prevented a highway from being built through Fire Island and secured its future as a national park.

Stony Brook's new students engage in fourth annual Community Service Day

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

On August 24, nearly 350 incoming first-year and transfer students participated in Stony Brook University’s fourth annual Community Service Day. This event, organized by the Career Center and the Center for Service Learning and Community Service, provided an opportunity for students to connect while contributing to the university and its surrounding community.

Mother indicted for murder following wrong-way crash killing nine-year-old son

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Kerri Bedrick, 32, of Centerport, for Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges following a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of her nine-year-old son. The incident occurred while Bedrick was allegedly driving under the influence of methamphetamine.