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(BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN) Andrew Rosenbluth and Michael Rogers, above, who work for a private snow-removal company, pose for a photo with their shovels outside of the Staller Center for the Arts during the aftermath of Winter Storm Juno on Monday, Jan. 26.

SBU’s new Emergency Operations Center put to test in Juno storm

Kelly Zegers February 1, 2015
Emergency Management monitors multiple forecasts from news sources and meteorologists, but primarily works with other emergency managers from around the state.
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A graduate student and a faculty member were transported to the Stony Brook Hospital Emergency Room after they sustained minor injuries. (ANUSHA MOOKHERJEE/THE STATESMAN)

Unexpected chemical reaction evacuates ESS Building, injures two

Hanaa’ Tameez May 15, 2014
A Stony Brook University graduate student and a faculty member were escorted to the Stony Brook University Hospital emergency room following an irregular reaction during a chemical experiment in ESS.
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Firefighters work to extinguish a small brush fire behind Tabler Quad. (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Firefighters respond to brush fire behind Tabler Quad

Rebecca Anzel April 10, 2014
Due to wind direction and speed, a small brush fire that ignited in a patch of bamboo on private property behind Tabler Quad spread onto Stony Brook University property around 11:30 a.m. today, according to Assistant Chief of Police Lawrence Zacarese.
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Campus shocked by power outage

Giselle Barkley April 8, 2014
The university announced that there was a power outage at approximately 2:30 p.m. The DEC Building, Infirmary, Mendelsohn and H Quads, the Stony Brook Union and the Sewage Treatment Plant were all affected.
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Police arrest student on assault charges

The Statesman March 14, 2014
On Friday, March 14 at 1:30 a.m. the University Police responded to a report of a fight between two male students. Check back for more details.
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This snow season bought more slush and ice to Stony Brook University as the university scrambles to handle slips and accidents. (ANUSHA MOOKHERJEE / THE STATESMAN)

Three snowstorms means triple the work for SB Facilities and Services

Kelly Zegers February 18, 2014
Within the first few weeks of this semester, snowstorms have brought students three days of cancelled classes and brought the university three days of snow removal efforts.
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Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 will mark the one year anniversary of the incident that took place on Circle Road. (ANUSHA MOOKHERJEE/THE STATESMAN)

One year later, university remains silent

Kristin Behr February 4, 2014
When a string of muggings took place in the South P Lot earlier this academic year, the campus was notified. When a student committed suicide last spring, everyone received a text. So why is it that when Brianna Bifone was hit by a police officer and pinned under a cruiser for 30 minutes, the university fell silent?
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An SUV hit and pinned a biker near Nobel Halls. (ANUSHA MOOKHERJEE / THE STATESMAN)

Cyclist pinned under SUV near Nobel Halls

The Statesman September 21, 2013
A cyclist was hit and pinned underneath a vehicle at the intersection of Circle Road and Roosevelt Avenue earlier this afternoon, according to officials.
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Police arrest three teens in robbery case

Police arrest three teens in robbery case

Emily McTavish September 13, 2013
Thursday, Sept. 13, 4:03 p.m.: University Police have arrested three 16-year-old individuals in relation to the recent robberies on campus.
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Emergency response vehicles closed down a portion of Circle Road as fluid and residue from an engine fire aboard a campus bus Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 was cleaned up. Mike Pedersen / The Statesman

Small fire breaks out on campus bus

Mike Pedersen February 27, 2013
An engine compartment fire broke out on a campus bus at approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning near the Roth/Tabler bus stop on the Outer Loop route, according to Assistant Chief of Police Lawrence Zacarese.
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A Stony Brook Police Department cruiser is removed from a ditch near the Tabler Residence Quad after an officer struck a female student on the sidewalk. (ANUSHA MOOKERJEE / THE STATESMAN)

SBU police officer strikes pedestrian with patrol car

Christine Powell February 8, 2013
A Stony Brook University police officer responding to an emergency call struck a female student walking on the sidewalk near the Tabler Steps Bus Stop at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to Chief of Police Lawrence Zacarese.
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