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News from September 2024

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Bay Shore man admits to illegal disposal at former psychiatric center

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Carleton Pulley, a 48-year-old resident of Bay Shore, has admitted to illegally dumping hazardous waste and old tires at the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center. The incident occurred in April 2023, and Pulley pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment in the Second Degree.

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Brookhaven officials announce completion of $1.3 million Mount Sinai paving project

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of a significant paving project in Mount Sinai. The project, which covered 15 roads, had a total cost of approximately $1.3 million.

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Brookhaven officials announce completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich have announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.

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Mastic woman pleads guilty after dog mauls toddler

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Amy Willi, a 45-year-old resident of Mastic, has pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree following an incident where her dog, Kojo, mauled a two-year-old boy and attacked the child's uncle. The announcement was made by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.

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North Babylon man indicted for attempted robbery of cleaning service worker

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Christopher Doran, a 66-year-old resident of North Babylon, has been indicted on charges of Attempted Robbery in the First Degree and related offenses. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment following an alleged incident involving a woman hired to clean Doran's apartment.

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Officials announce resurfacing project on key roads in Brookhaven Town

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the resurfacing of Hawkins Path from Hawkins Road to County Road 83, as well as Hawkins Road from North Bicycle Path in Selden to Hawkins Path in Centereach.

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Steven Skiena's team wins KDD Test of Time Award for graph representation learning

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Department of Computer Science Professor Steven Skiena, along with his former students Rami al-Rfou and Bryan Perozzi, received the 2024 KDD Test of Time Award for their work on graph representation learning.

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Expert named chair to lead neurology department at Stony Brook University

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. His appointment by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM, will commence on October 14. Dr. Verghese is recognized nationally for his expertise in gait and cognition in aging.

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WFHS student honored as National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

William Floyd High School senior Nia Alicea has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This recognition is awarded to 34,000 students nationwide for their academic excellence.

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Local Government Meetings today in Suffolk County

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Suffolk County Local Government Meetings today.

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Cognitive aging specialist Joe Verghese named chairperson at Stony Brook's neurology department

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. The appointment was made by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM. Dr. Verghese is a recognized expert in gait and cognition in aging and will begin his new role on October 14.

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Brooklyn man found guilty of second-degree murder after attempted robbery

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Basheer Vinson, a 29-year-old from Brooklyn, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, attempted assault in the first degree, and other related charges. This follows a jury trial concerning a 2020 attempted robbery and shooting that resulted in the death of Mark Birthwright, 26, from Bay Shore and injuries to Robert Brown, 30, from Bellport.

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William Floyd's Zariel Macchia recognized among top cross-country runners by Newsday

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Zariel Macchia, a senior student-athlete on the William Floyd High School cross-country team, has been named one of the top 25 girls’ cross-country runners by Newsday. In its feature, Newsday stated, “She won the Federation title in 17:59.4 and finished second in Class A, and in the merge, in 17:44.3 at the public-school state championships. The BYU commit, who already has a Class A title to her name, is the fastest runner in the state…and one of the fastest girls in the country.”

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Stony Brook University Hospital honored for environmental sustainability excellence

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized for its environmental sustainability efforts in healthcare. Vizient, Inc., a leading healthcare performance improvement company, named SBUH a top performer among comprehensive academic medical centers, awarding it the Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award.

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Holtsville woman indicted for theft and robbery followed by high-speed chases

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Nina Cahill, 42, of Holtsville, has been indicted on charges including Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for allegedly stealing a vehicle, robbing a bank, and leading police on two car chases. The incident culminated in a collision with a police vehicle that injured an officer.

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William Floyd School District informs parents about student data release under federal law

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

The William Floyd School District has announced that it must comply with a federal mandate requiring the release of student information to military recruiters upon request. This directive is part of the No Child Left Behind Act, an amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).

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LaLota passes amendment addressing pine beetle devastation

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has successfully passed an amendment to H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the damage caused by the southern pine beetle in the Northeast, particularly within Long Island's Pine Barrens. The amendment instructs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the causes, effects, and solutions for the infestation of pine beetles in this region.

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Stony Brook University Hospital honored for environmental sustainability

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized for its achievements in environmental sustainability in healthcare. Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, named SBUH a top performer in the comprehensive academic medical center group, earning the Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award.

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Stony Brook University sees record high first-year student enrollment

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Stony Brook University has welcomed its largest-ever incoming class of first-year students, marking a 13% increase in first-year undergraduate student enrollment. The total number of new first-year students for the Fall 2024 term is 4,042, up from 3,569 in Fall 2023. Additionally, there are 1,334 new transfer students this fall compared to 1,286 last year, representing a 4% increase.

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PCORI awards $1M grant for predictive modeling in healthcare

By Suffolk Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded $1.05 million to Fusheng Wang, a professor in the departments of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science, and his team. The team includes Richard Rosenthal, MD, a professor and addiction psychiatrist from the Department of Psychiatry. Their research aims to develop machine learning models for predicting patient outcomes.