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Skyler Johnson, a 19-year old campaigning for the 2020 Democratic nomination to run for the District 1 New York State Senate seat against 42-year incumbent Kenneth P. LaValle (R-Port Jefferson).COURTESY OF SKYLER JOHNSON

Local student seeks Democratic nomination to challenge state senator Kenneth LaValle

Alek Lewis January 2, 2020
19-year-old Skyler Johnson is campaigning for the 2020 Democratic nomination to run for the District 1 New York State Senate seat against 42-year incumbent Kenneth P. LaValle (R-Port Jefferson).
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Keynote speaker and futurist Ross Dawson speaking at the Charles B. Wang Center on Oct. 23.  GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Keynote speaker Ross Dawson discusses the future of work

Gary Ghayrat October 24, 2017
The future is unpredictable, but we know that it is going to change dramatically, futurist and keynote speaker Ross Dawson said during his “Leadership for the Future of Work” lecture at the Charles B. Wang Center on Monday, Oct. 23.
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Suffolk County budget cuts force bus route changes

Jill Ryan August 24, 2016
In order to close a $78 million deficit, Suffolk County plans to institute bus changes that will affect Stony Brook main and Southampton campuses.
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Medical marijuana industry takes first steps on Long Island

Medical marijuana industry takes first steps on Long Island

Anisah Abdullah and Jakub Lewkowicz April 19, 2016
Medical marijuana dispensaries on Long Island set up shop early this year in light of the 2014 Compassionate Care Act.
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Maysonet signed to Bills practice squad

Andrew Eichenholz October 19, 2015
The Buffalo Bills signed Miguel Maysonet to the team’s practice squad on Friday, the eighth NFL team to give the Riverhead native a shot at playing professional football.
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PHOTO CREDIT: BERT KAUFMANN

Seven basic things to do this fall

Alex Blanc September 21, 2015
The leaves are turning Instagram-worthy shades of red and orange, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back and sweater weather is rapidly approaching. What more could anyone want?
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Medical marijuana dispensary site in Suffolk draws concerns

Medical marijuana dispensary site in Suffolk draws concerns

Rebecca Liebson September 9, 2015
The fate of a new medical marijuana dispensary set to open in Riverhead is now in question as town leaders look to pass a moratorium.
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The SBU-Southampton hospital deal still has to be approved by state agencies. (MANJU SHIVACHARAN / THE STATESMAN)

SUNY Board of Trustees approves hospital merger

Arielle Martinez January 27, 2015
The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to approve an new agreement between Stony Brook University Hospital and Southampton Hospital.
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