š± How Ward Melville softball helped build Stony Brookās new Ronald McDonald House
Stony Brook, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Stony Brook! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Ward Melville softball helped build Stony Brookās new Ronald McDonald House
- Why Stony Brook doctors say rotavirus is surging among local children
- Stony Brook lacrosse just punched two tickets to the NCAA Tournament
Also on today's calendar: "Light and Land at Crab Meadow Beach" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Ward Melville softball's Julianna Russ stars in fundraiser game (newsday.com) ā A Ward Melville softball charity game just raised $10,000 to support the new Ronald McDonald House being built at Stony Brook Childrenās Hospital, only a few miles from the school. Players visited families in New Hyde Park, then dominated Lindenhurst behind pitcher-slugger Julianna Russ, while emphasizing community service and future ties to the Stony Brook house opening in 2027. 
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2. Amid declining vaccinations, more children contract a nasty stomach bug (tbrnewsmedia.com) ā Doctors at Stony Brook Childrenās Hospital are seeing more local children hospitalized with rotavirus as vaccination rates decline, and theyāre ramping up education for worried parents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists explain how the vaccines work, address common myths about autism and safety, and share when extra measles protection might make sense for families traveling outside Long Island. Ā Ā Ā
3. Local college roundup: Stony Brook lax upsets Towson to win CAA title (newsday.com) ā Stony Brook Universityās menās and womenās lacrosse teams both captured CAA championships this weekend, clinching NCAA Tournament berths and spotlighting the Seawolves on the national stage. Local fans can now follow both squads into postseason play after decisive wins over Towson highlighted by standout scoring performances. Ā Ā Ā
4. New federal IRA match program out of reach for many Long Islanders (newsday.com) ā A Stony Brook University economist warns that a new federal IRA match program may be out of reach for many low-income Long Islanders who canāt spare $2,000 in savings. Local financial experts say residents should prioritize paying debt and building emergency funds before chasing retirement matches, even as state-sponsored Roth IRAs roll out this year. Ā Ā Ā
5. Miller Place Teen Dies of Injuries from Crash (lilifepolitics.com) ā A 14-year-old Miller Place boy who was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital after a March 24 bicycleātruck collision on Route 25A has died from his injuries. Suffolk detectives are still investigating and are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Sixth Squad. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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"Light and Land at Crab Meadow Beach" ā
Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn
5:00 pm
Thursday May 7
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Other local events
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WMHS AP Testing Week
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MINN Kindergarten Screening
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Staff Appreciation Week
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Stony Brook University Esports Summer Program ā
Tabler Dr, Stony Brook
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RCM National Junior Art Honor Society Induction
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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PJG National Junior Art Honor Society Induction
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Cinco de Mayo
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RCM Sports Physicals (Current Gr. 6-9)
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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NASS PTA Meeting In-Person (Budget Presentation)
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Auditions for a new musical! ā
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai, NY
9:00 am -
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World with author Richard Bell ā
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
1:00 pm
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
Saturday May 16
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)
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