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Also on today's calendar: SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Construction MOVES AHEAD on New $34 Million Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children's Hospital (longisland.com) — Families with children at Stony Brook Children's Hospital will soon have a nearby 30-room Ronald McDonald House, now under construction and expected to open in late 2027. The $34 million facility will give parents and siblings a comfortable place to stay, share meals, and find support just steps from the hospital during serious medical treatments.
2. 2 years after storm destroyed Harbor Road, residents still waiting for repairs (news12.com) — Harbor Road in Stony Brook remains washed out two years after a 2024 storm destroyed the dam and drained the beloved duck pond, leaving residents frustrated and detoured. Ward Melville Heritage Organization says construction plans should be ready by the end of August, while Brookhaven's highway superintendent hopes bidding this winter will allow road and pond work to start next year.
3. Women's Soccer Opens 2026 Season against Hofstra (gocolumbialions.com) — Stony Brook women's soccer gets a nod here as a key CAA rival, with Hofstra projected to finish behind the Seawolves in this year's preseason poll. Columbia opens its 2026 season against Hofstra, whose 2025 campaign ended with a semifinal loss to Stony Brook. Local fans can track how Stony Brook's conference reputation shapes regional matchups.
4. Why every endangered species needs a champion: a conversation with conservationist Bill Konstant (mongabay.com) — Stony Brook University plays a pivotal role in conservationist Bill Konstant's life, serving as the place where work with chimpanzees launched his decades-long career. In this wide-ranging interview, he reflects on how small, well-targeted grants, strong local leadership, and diverse teams can turn endangered species work into lasting success, while also sharing stories from his memoir and ongoing projects worldwide.
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