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🌱 What prosecutors say happened before the fatal stabbing near Stony Brook
Spotted on the Stony Brook University calendar: NSCC Holiday Concert

What's up Stony Brook University! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What prosecutors say happened before the fatal stabbing near Stony Brook
- How new state funding could reshape Stony Brook’s clean energy career paths
Also on today's calendar: NSCC Holiday Concert and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Stony Brook Universityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 20.
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Victim Begged For Help As Ex's New Beau Murdered Him At Stony Brook Yacht Club: DA (dailyvoice.com) — A man stabbed near the Stony Brook Yacht Club later died at Stony Brook University Hospital, and two North Carolina residents are now indicted on murder and related charges. Prosecutors say surveillance video and cellphone records show a coordinated attack after a late-night confrontation in a Shore Road lot, with both defendants facing up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
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• Governor Hochul Announces $40 Million for Workforce Development in New York's Advanced Nuclear Energy Sector (hoodline.com) — Stony Brook University is set to launch its first Power Pathways Workforce Readiness program thanks to new state funding aimed at advanced nuclear energy jobs. Governor Hochul announced $40 million in New York Power Authority support for clean energy and AI-related training across Upstate and SUNY campuses, positioning students and workers for emerging nuclear and advanced energy careers.
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📸 Around Stony Brook University
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stony Brook University
★ Featured events ★
- NSCC Holiday Concert
Unitarian Fellowship, Nichols Rd., E. Setauket,
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 am - WMHS Jazz Concert LGI
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
7:00 pm - Wreath Making
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
6:00 am - MSCLI Annual Toy Drive
Stony Brook Children's Hospital , 101 Nicolls Rd , Stony Brook
9:00 am - "Sammy Snowman" Basket Making Workshop
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:00 am - Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 am - Zuccaire Gallery Evening & Weekend Hours
Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery , 100 Nicolls Road , Stony Brook
7:00 pm - Bela Fleck and The Flecktones
Staller Center For the Arts , 100 Nicolls Rd , Stony Brook University
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Stony Brook University Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HSW - Winter Concert I
Smithtown High School-West , 100 Central Road , Smithtown
7:00 pm - HSE - Winter Concert I
Smithtown High School-East , 10 School Street , St. James
7:00 pm - FILM @ LIM "Tree Man" Screening and Talk
Gillespie Room , 1200 NY-25A , Stony Brook
7:00 pm - NASS Winter Concert
Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jefferson's Ferry posted a job opening for Porter in Centereach. Apply here.
- The Learning Experience #253 posted a job opening for Lead Toddler Teacher in Centereach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stony Brook University here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stony Brook
- Stony Brook celebrates Native American Heritage Month with panel to highlight indigenous voices (sbstatesman.com)
- Stony Brook's annual Human Library showcases diverse experiences across campus (sbstatesman.com)
- No. 18 Stony Brook Hockey splits seesaw series with No. 17 Pittsburgh (sbstatesman.com)
Port Jefferson Station
- Syosset teen's journey into magic has landed him in Hollywood (greaterlongisland.com)
Smithtown
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