Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stony Brook

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Know something about the Marshall’s theft on Nesconset Highway?

Stony Brook, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Stony Brook! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Stony Brook PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • Know something about the Marshall’s theft on Nesconset Highway?
  • How Stony Brook’s new flagship lab could change local healthcare research
  • What Stony Brook’s new climate leader means for Long Island’s future

Also on today's calendar: Free Concert Celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crime Alert: Wanted for Stony Brook Petit Larceny (lilifepolitics.com) — Police are asking Stony Brook residents for help identifying two men who allegedly stole about $655 in clothing from Marshall’s on Nesconset Highway. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward, and tips can be submitted anonymously by phone, app, or online.
   

2. Stony Brook University Opens First Renovated Flagship Research Lab Quadrant (stonybrook.edu) — Stony Brook residents should know the university has opened its first renovated SUNY Flagship research lab quadrant, a major upgrade to biomedical facilities on campus. Backed by $100 million in state funding, the new lab at the Renaissance School of Medicine will support cutting-edge research on cancer, neurological disease, infections, and more, while strengthening Stony Brook’s role in Long Island’s healthcare and research economy.
   

3. Reuben Kline Appointed Interim Associate Provost for Climate and Sustainability Programming (stonybrook.edu) — Stony Brook University has tapped political scientist Reuben Kline as interim associate provost for climate and sustainability programming and interim director of the Collaborative for the Earth, starting August 3. His appointment keeps momentum on climate and energy initiatives that affect Long Island’s coastal communities, while outgoing leader Kevin Reed takes a research-focused sabbatical for the coming academic year.
   

4. Stony Brook Highlights Quantum Innovation SUNY Showcase (stonybrook.edu) — Stony Brook University is showcasing its growing strength in quantum technologies, backed by a $300 million state investment in its Quantum Research and Innovation Hub. At a SUNY showcase in Albany, faculty highlighted advances in quantum computing, secure communication, and workforce training that aim to boost New York’s economy and reinforce Stony Brook’s research leadership.
   

📸 Around Stony Brook

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Stony Brook

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events
    Wednesday July 8
  • Senior Photo Retakes WMHS
    Three Village Csd WMHS
    • Thursday July 9
  • Summer Family Pop-Ups!
    The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    11:00 am
    • Friday July 10
  • Vintage Vinyl: Paint & Pour Workshop
    The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    1:30 pm
    • Saturday July 11
  • Hawkins-Mount House Tours | LI250
    The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    8:30 am
    • Sunday July 12
  • Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Hungrytown
    The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday July 15
  • Art Expression @ The Long Island Museum | An In the Moment program
    The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    10:00 am
    • Thursday July 16
  • Summer Family Pop-Ups!
    The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
    11:00 am
    • Friday July 17
  • Free Concert Celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom →
    Setauket Village Green, Setauket- East Setauket
    5:00 pm

📣 Stony Brook Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a large tree limb hanging that needs to be taken down.
    Cracked in the storm last night but not an emergency. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Stony Brook)
  • The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 7340 in Stony Brook. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible in Stony Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stony Brook here.

Ok Stony Brook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stony Brook

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stony Brook

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.