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• Thinking about energy careers? See how Stony Brook is convening global leaders.

Also on today's calendar: "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• 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

• Advanced Energy Conference 2026 Brings Global Energy Leaders to New York City for Three Days of Innovation, Insight and Collaboration (nacleanenergy.com) — Stony Brook University's Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center is hosting the major Advanced Energy Conference 2026 in New York City November 4–6, drawing more than 1,200 leaders from utilities, government, finance, and research. Students, faculty, and local professionals can attend sessions on grid modernization, AI and energy, nuclear power, and clean fuels, plus workshops, a student poster session, and a startup Innovation Corral.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stony Brook University

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War →
  The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery, 552 N Country Rd, St James
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Stitch & Chit-Ch(at) - FREE!
  The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
  2:00 pm
• MINNE Homecoming Banner Making
  Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
  3:00 pm
• NASS Fall Festival
  Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Hawkins-Mount House Tours | LI250
  The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
  8:30 am
• Culper Spy Day!!!
  Three Village Historical Society, 93 N. Country Road, East Setauket
  10:00 am
• Country Fair →
  Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
  10:00 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
Sunday October 4
• Country Fair →
  Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
  10:00 am
• An Evening with David Sedaris →
  Staller Center For the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
  7:00 pm
• In Conversation with David Sedaris →
  Staller Center For the Arts, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Stony Brook

• This Scenic New York State Park Boasts Waterfall Hikes And Natural Swimming Areas (explore.com)
• Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Advanced Nuclear Workforce Development Programs Across New York State (ny.gov)
• Volleyball Returns Home To Host Stony Brook (elonphoenix.com)

Port Jefferson Station

• Port Jefferson Station dad killed by cyclist in Central Park; GoFundMe tops $155K (greaterlongisland.com)

Smithtown

• LI Woman Charged With DWI With Child After Crashing Onto Tennis Court: PD (patch.com)
• Free Trunk Or Treat Returns To Smithtown Town Hall (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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