The Statesman

Stony Brook University Hospital never received over $175 million in FEMA reimbursements

Sky Crabtree, News Editor • November 24, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) never received over $175 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for expenses related...

r/Seen something scary? The horrors of Stony Brook University – paranormal edition

Amit Ben-Bassat • November 21, 2024

With more than 26,000 students, Stony Brook University has had an abundance of inexplicably strange moments and experiences, many of which have been...

We need to spread more awareness about viruses like Powassan

Myel Jocelyn • October 29, 2024

Just last month, Stony Brook University’s Department of Microbiology and Immunology made headway in understanding the neurological consequences of...

What can we learn from George Santos?

Kenneth Gao • September 23, 2024

“‘I am running to protect the American dream.’” These are the words Republican nominee George Anthony Devolder Santos told the Long Island...

We need bipartisan solutions to gun violence

Vinod Kripalani • September 11, 2023

#OPINION: As a Republican, I would be lying if I didn't admit that my party has flawed reasons for supporting looser gun restrictions.

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After months of controversy, no real changes will be made to SBU’s parking plan

Sky Crabtree • July 29, 2023

After proposing a controversial new parking plan in early February, Stony Brook University’s Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) announced in an email sent that no changes would be made to the current parking structure for the fall 2023 semester.

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Midterm elections could hinge on four Long Island congressional races

Benjamin Amster • October 23, 2022

Long Island’s four highly competitive congressional races are drawing considerable attention from both parties. Two districts on Long Island are favoring Republicans by just three points, and the other two districts are favoring Democrats by just two and five points.

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Long Island man runs over 320 miles for charity — and friendship

Sonya Gugliara • August 24, 2022

Wai Law finished his third run for charity on July 31. He ran over 320 miles in seven days, raising money for Stony Brook University’s Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and The Adolescent Medicine Fund for Excellence, which contributes to Stony Brook’s Division of Adolescent Medicine.

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Brentwood holds first annual Youth Day

Aman Rahman • August 23, 2022

Close to 1,000 people gathered at La Espiguita Soccer Academy in Brentwood on Aug. 12th for the first ever Youth Day held by the District 1 Youth Advisory Board. Organizers raised over $2,400 for school supplies and distributed around 500 backpacks.

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Blizzard hits Stony Brook, bringing deep snow and wind gusts

Niki Nassiri • January 29, 2022

A powerful blizzard hit Long Island last night and will continue into the evening with wind gusts as high as 55 miles per hour and an extra 5 to 8 inches of snow expected, according to the National Weather Service.

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LI sees red wave as election results come in

Niki Nassiri • November 7, 2021

Long Island was engulfed in a red wave this Tuesday after heavy Republican turnout saw traditionally Democratic districts flip in favor of Republican candidates.

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Long Island labor unions protest $37 million contract awarded to non-union group

Sara Ruberg • November 2, 2021

The Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties and affiliated unions greeted drivers on the morning of Nov. 2 at the south entrance of campus with several red-eyed inflatable rats and an open casket as they protested Niram Construction's $37 million contract with the State University Construction Fund (SUCF).

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