The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

48° Stony Brook, NY
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

An assortment of baos, or Chinese steamed buns, served at Bird & Bao. Bird & Bao is a small Asian-fusion restaurant located in downtown Patchogue. JUSTIN LEE/THE STATESMAN

Bird & Bao’s Asian-fusion cuisine doesn’t fail to delight

Justin Lee March 17, 2024
When amazing service combines with spectacular cuisine tucked in a delightful atmosphere, it’s enough to bring a tear to my eye. This trifecta is rare, but Bird & Bao excels in every aspect.
Read Story

The Harbor: Bibles in a Bar

Caitlyn McDuffee September 9, 2018
89 North, a bar in Patchogue, is typically a music venue built for a fun night out. But on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings, its dance floor and black wooden stage transform into the unlikely location of mass, held by a Christian-based group called The Harbor Church.  
Read Story
A photo of a vinyl wall. BIERLOS/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Record stores spin exclusive deals for music lovers on Black Friday

Kayla McKiski November 26, 2017
Long Islanders rekindled their love for vinyls on Nov. 24 by purchasing exclusive album pressings from independently owned record stores in celebration of Record Store Day’s Black Friday.
Read Story
All Out! is a Nassau County based heavy pop-punk band featuring (from left to right) Andrew Ojeda, Luke Varisco, Phil Montalbano and Andrew Lachs. PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE FARGIN RANDALL

Nassau band All Out! Spreads their music across Long Island

David Pepa May 2, 2017
If you feel like you’re listening to the same songs in your music library again and again, the local band All Out! may have the fresh music needed to spice up your mix.
Read Story
Sweet Frosting Party Dessert Food Cake Cupcakes

Stony Brook alumni open bakery in Patchogue

Brittany Bernstein February 28, 2017
After graduation, some college students continue their education or go to work for someone else, but not Stony Brook University graduates Kimberly Burkart and Nicole Ramirez.
Read Story
The most haunted places on Long Island

The most haunted places on Long Island

Kayla McKiski October 23, 2016
When asked about the safety of visiting these locations, Cardinuto said, “You never know. There is a possibility that something could follow you home.”
Read Story
Only three Long Island arts hubs on the NY Media Arts Map

Only three Long Island arts hubs on the NY Media Arts Map

Francesca Campione and Rena Thomas May 8, 2016
Earlier this year, the New York Council on the Arts launched an interactive arts map, The New York Media Arts Map v3.
Read Story
Off-campus housing.
 STATESMAN FILE

Town of Brookhaven weekly community court to crack down on illegal off-campus housing cases

Kelly Zegers September 9, 2014
The Town of Brookhaven set aside one day a week, Thursday, for a Community Housing Court with the goal of expediting housing violations cases.
Read Story
Photo Courtesy The Paramount

Hot music venues for students looking to get off campus

Emily Heller December 7, 2012
When it comes to the music scene, Stony Brook offers concerts in a few different places. There is RockYoFaceCase at the University Café, the occasional show on the Staller Steps and, if you feel like waiting until spring, there is always a huge show at the end of the semester. But what happens when campus life gets boring, or Stony Brook just isn’t cutting it with their musician selection?
Read Story
Load More Stories
Donate to The Statesman