SUNY, CUNY Schools Move To 'Distance Learning' Amid Coronavirus Concerns SUNY, CUNY Schools Move To 'Distance Learning' Amid Coronavirus Concerns
SUNY, CUNY Schools Move To 'Distance Learning' Amid Coronavirus Concerns The coronavirus outbreak will force SUNY and CUNY schools to adopt a new policy of “distance learning,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. Cuomo announced that beginning on Thursday, March 19, all SUNY and CUNY schools are transitioning in an effort to help reduce density on college campuses to curb the spread of COVID-19. “Both systems will be doing that,” Cuomo said. “CUNY will help reduce the density in New York City, and SUNY will help keep the density in downstate New York, including in Purchase, Westbury and Stony Brook.” Related story: COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abr…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …
Long Island Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Trees Long Island Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Trees
Long Island Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Trees A Long Island man was killed after an SUV crashed into trees off the roadway. The incident happened Friday, Jan. 17 just after 11:30 a.m. in Stony Brook. Ian Brown, of Medford, was driving a 2000 Lincoln Navigator eastbound in a parking lot when it crossed Hallock Road south of Millbrook Road and crashed into multiple trees, Suffolk County Police said. Brown, 52, who was ejected from the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, according to police. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with in…
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing Wallet With Credit Cards At Long Island Trader Joe’s Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing Wallet With Credit Cards At Long Island Trader Joe’s
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing Wallet With Credit Cards At Long Island Trader Joe’s An alert has been issued by police in Suffolk County for a man and woman who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards from Trader Joes at other stores on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released photos of suspects that allegedly stole a wallet containing credit cards from Trader Joes at Smith Haven Plaza in Stony Brook. 
The alleged theft took place at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. The stolen cards were then used at six stores in the area of the theft. Police said that gift cards were purchased in each transaction. Investigators did not disclose how much mone…
Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island  Intersection Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island  Intersection
Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash. It happened on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in  Stony Brook. The woman, Mariana Debbe, of Miller Place, was driving a 2003 Honda Civic westbound on Route 347 when she attempted to make a left-hand turn onto southbound Nicolls Road, Suffolk County Police said.  The Honda was struck by a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer being driven northbound on Nicolls Road by Deanna Lee Hermida, 23, of Ridge.  The Honda then struck a 2015 Toyota being driven by Jose Salas, 63, of Brentwood, that was he…
Two Long Island Friendly's Restaurants In Business For Decades Close Up Shop Two Long Island Friendly's Restaurants In Business For Decades Close Up Shop
Two Long Island Friendly's Restaurants In Business For Decades Close Up Shop More Friendly’s locations on Long Island have closed their doors after decades in business. Restaurants in Levittown and Franklin Square have served their last meals after 25 years and 40 years, respectively. The company said that it closed the latest two locations as it “evaluates the restaurant’s footprint.” "As shifting consumer demographics and market dynamics present challenges across the industry, it is incumbent on us to regularly evaluate our restaurant footprint with a focus on long-term viability and strategic resource investment as we work to reinvigorate the beloved Friendly’s …
Stony Brook Professor Shares $3M Breakthrough Prize Stony Brook Professor Shares $3M Breakthrough Prize
Stony Brook Professor Shares $3M Breakthrough Prize A Stony Brook University professor will share a $3 million breakthrough physics prize. Professor of physics Peter van Nieuwenhuizen is one of three recipients of the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. He is recognized along with Sergio Ferrara of CERN and Daniel Z. Freedman of MIT and Stanford University for their “invention of supergravity, in which quantum variables are part of the description of the geometry of spacetime," according to Stony Brook University. Freedman was on the university faculty at the time of the 1976 discovery. The theorists are architects of superg…
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Whether before dinner cocktails or out for the nightlife tip your glass at these five places in Suffolk County. The Checkmate Inn, 94 N. County Road, Setauket: This is a 1800s neighborhood bar in a residential area with an online fan base based on good reviews on Yelp and Facebook. "It's charming, houses the most chill vibe of any open mic on the island every Sunday. People come in thinking they are watching a paid live band. A five-dollar Guinness is a well-priced Guinness, especially from someone who knows how to pour and they do," Jenn Woodason of Patchogue told Daily Voice. Whales Tale…
Man Wanted For Using Debit Card Stolen From Stony Brook Business, Police Say Man Wanted For Using Debit Card Stolen From Stony Brook Business, Police Say
Man Wanted For Using Debit Card Stolen From Stony Brook Business, Police Say Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of using a debit card stolen from a business in Stony Brook. Police say a man, pictured above, stole cash and a debit card from a wallet belonging to an employee at North Country Gas (105 Main Street) on Friday, July 19. Later that day, the man attempted to use the debit card to purchase gift cards at Target (255 Pond Path in Setauket), but the purchase was declined, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information …
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Update: A 21-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been found. Liam Whitworth of Centereach, who had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, was located in Stony Brook, unharmed, Suffolk County Police announced early Saturday evening, Aug. 3. Original report: A 21-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued for the missing man who has been diagnosed with depression, Suffolk County Police said. Liam Whitworth, of Centereach, went missing from his Centereach residence on Callan La…
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Update: A 21-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been found. Liam Whitworth of Centereach, who had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, was located in Stony Brook, unharmed, Suffolk County Police announced early Saturday evening, Aug. 3. Original report: A 21-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued for the missing man who has been diagnosed with depression, Suffolk County Police said. Liam Whitworth, of Centereach, went missing from his Centereach residence on Callan La…
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…