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🌱 How a $600,000 NSF grant boosts Stony Brook’s quantum research future.
Coming up: "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War on the Stony Brook Patch calendar
Cheers Stony Brook! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $600,000 NSF grant boosts Stony Brook's quantum research future.
- Stony Brook veterans home dedicates its gift shop to a local colonel.
- Stony Brook resident among three charged after 13 animals rescued.
Also on today's calendar: "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. NSF Awards $600,000 to Stony Brook and University of Hawaiʻi to Advance Distributed Quantum Intelligent Sensor Networks (quantumcomputingreport.com) — Stony Brook University researchers have secured a three‑year, $600,000 NSF grant to develop advanced quantum intelligent sensor networks with the University of Hawaiʻi. This work, tied to Stony Brook's AI Innovation Institute, could eventually support better environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness, biomedical imaging, and secure communications that benefit Long Island and beyond. 
2. LI State Veterans Home Honors Colonel E. David Woycik Jr. (stonybrook.edu) — The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University has named its gift shop in honor of Colonel E. David Woycik Jr., recognizing his long-standing support for local veterans and their families. At a recent ceremony attended by Stony Brook Medicine leadership, staff, residents, and officials, speakers praised his decades of military service and advocacy that have strengthened care for veterans across the region.
3. 13 Animals Rescued From 'Deplorable' Port Jefferson Home, Three Arrested: Police (newsbreak.com) — Police say a Stony Brook man and two Port Jefferson residents were arrested after firefighters responding to a roof fire discovered 13 animals living without food or water in what officers called deplorable conditions. All three face 13 counts related to failing to provide proper care, and the animals were removed from the Willis Avenue home as the investigation continues.
4. Dr. Rebecca N. Monastero joins Sound Neurology in Rocky Point (tbrnewsmedia.com) — A Stony Brook–trained neurologist has joined Sound Neurology, part of Stony Brook Medicine's community network, expanding access to specialized neurological care for Rocky Point and nearby Suffolk County communities. With deep roots in Stony Brook's neurology programs, she brings advanced training in clinical neurophysiology and is now accepting new adult patients by appointment.
5. Women's lacrosse boasts quartet of top-50 commits for 2027 recruiting class (thetigercu.com) — A top women's lacrosse defender from Stony Brook has committed to Clemson as part of a 2027 recruiting class that includes four top‑50 national prospects. Her All‑American play at Ward Melville and reputation as a premier one‑on‑one defender highlight the strong pipeline of talent emerging from the Stony Brook area.
📸 Around Stony Brook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stony Brook
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★ Featured events ★
- "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War →
The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery, 552 N Country Rd, St James
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Stitch & Chit-Ch(at) - FREE!
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
2:00 pm - Hawkins-Mount House Tours | LI250
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
8:30 am - Culper Spy Day - FREE!
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
12:00 pm - Long Island During the American Revolution - FREE Lecture
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
1:00 pm - Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra →
Staller Center For the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
7:30 pm - Marian Mastrorilli at LIMEHOF: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame →
LIMEHOF: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook
3:00 pm - Return to LIMEHOF →
LIMEHOF: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook
3:00 pm - Sunday Street Concert Series: Rory Block
The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
5:00 pm - In Conversation with David Sedaris →
Staller Center For the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
7:00 pm - An Evening with David Sedaris →
Staller Center For the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
7:00 pm - Kidtoberfest →
Schnitzels, 77 Main St, Stony Brook
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Sunday October 11
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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