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NYS expands vaccine access for SUNY employees, confirms vaccination site at SBU Southampton

Administration Long Island NewsMarch 12, 2021

State University of New York essential employees will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 17.

New strains of COVID in US, over 130 cases in New York

Long Island NewsFebruary 24, 2021February 28, 2021

A new variant of COVID-19 has been found in several states throughout the United States, with 59 cases reported in New York as of Feb. 14.

New York state names SBU a point of distribution in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Long Island NewsJanuary 21, 2021

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has named Stony Brook University a point of distribution (POD) for the state’s coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination plan, making it the largest state-run POD in Suffolk County.

Video: SBU distributes Moderna vaccine to frontline workers

Long Island Multimedia News VideosJanuary 4, 2021

Stony Brook University started administering vaccines to workers prioritized by the New York State Department of Health’s first phase of vaccine distribution on Dec. 29 and 30.

As NY starts to administer vaccines, Stony Brook Medicine pushes to become a vaccine distribution center

Long Island News Top StoryDecember 15, 2020

As the first round of COVID-19 vaccines reach New York State, Stony Brook Medicine is informing the community about vaccine development and pushing to become a distribution center in Suffolk County within the coming months.

Stony Brook faculty lead study on the performance of local oysters

Faculty Long Island NewsDecember 1, 2020December 4, 2020

New York Sea Grant, a cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York, has awarded over $2.1 million to support six coastal science research projects, three of which are being led by Stony Brook University faculty.

Joe Biden wins the presidency, Republicans win eastern Suffolk state elections, projected results show

Long Island NewsNovember 8, 2020

Former Vice President and Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been projected to defeat incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and become the next president of the United States of America, according to the Associated Press.

SBU Professor Nancy Goroff and incumbent Lee Zeldin vie for eastern Suffolk’s seat in Congress

Election 2020 Long Island News Special IssuesNovember 3, 2020November 4, 2020

In New York’s Congressional District 1, former Chairwoman of Stony Brook University’s Chemistry Department Nancy Goroff (Democrat) and incumbent Lee Zeldin (Republican) are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

Students can still vote early, in-person or through absentee ballot

Long Island NewsOctober 20, 2020October 25, 2020

The steps on how to safely vote amid a pandemic are confusing for even the most weathered voters, let alone college students trying to vote for the first time.

Druthers Coffee opens across Stony Brook station

Long Island News Student LifeSeptember 13, 2020September 15, 2020

Druthers Coffee opens up across from the Stony Brook Station of the LIRR and offers a comfortable location for Stony Brook University students, and community members to enjoy a traditional sit-down coffee house experience

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Stony Brook University to be anchor institution in $150 million Governors Island project

Simple Good offers sustainable alternatives to everyday items and products

Pine beetles killing thousands of trees across Suffolk County

Annual car show is Stony Brook University’s tie to the Italian Community

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