Good day Stony Brook! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Kick Off the Global Soccer Celebration and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Could It Be Alzheimer's Disease? Early Signs, Symptoms and When to Seek Help (stonybrookmedicine.edu) — If memory problems are worrying you or a loved one, Stony Brook’s Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease offers specialized evaluation and support right here through Stony Brook University’s Neurosciences Institute. The article explains early warning signs, when to see a doctor, and how this state-funded Stony Brook program connects Long Island families with diagnosis, care planning, and ongoing resources.
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2. Stony Brook Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup; Festival Returns July 16–25 (longisland.com) — Stony Brook residents can catch ten days of independent films when the Stony Brook Film Festival returns to the Staller Center July 16–25, featuring 36 films from 23 countries and filmmaker Q&As. Passes and single tickets are available, with an additional free encore screening in Southampton and discounts at local hospitality partners for passholders.
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3. Music Executive Dennis Arfa Inducted by Billy Joel into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (longisland.com) — Stony Brook Village’s Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame just hosted a special Billy Joel Symposium where Joel personally inducted longtime booking agent Dennis Arfa. The Hall, which opened its first permanent building in Stony Brook in 2022, continues drawing major music names and visitors right to Main Street, adding cultural energy and foot traffic to the village.
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4. Stony Brook Southampton names new chief medical officer (libn.com) — Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has named Dr. Richard Stumacher its new chief medical officer, strengthening the leadership team within the broader Stony Brook Medicine network. With deep experience in quality, safety, and AI‑driven care, he’s expected to help expand access and clinical programs that connect Southampton and Stony Brook University Hospital for East End communities.
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