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Stony Brook, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Stony Brook! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See the student artwork now hanging in Stony Brookās presidentās office
- How a Wednesday morning crash disrupted traffic on North Country Road
- What Stony Brook doctors want you to know about Bourbon virus
Also on today's calendar: SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray t-storm; warm, humid, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Stony Brook Student and ART Tank Winner's Artwork Finds A Permanent Home in the University's President's Office (stonybrook.edu) ā A Stony Brook University studentās digital artwork, āThe Eye of Stony Brook,ā now greets visitors in President Andrea Goldsmithās office, showcasing student creativity right at the heart of campus. Political science and business major Raymond Lizzol created the piece through the ART Tank competition, carefully tailoring its design and Stony Brookābranded colors while gaining experience with commissioned work and planning further art studies abroad. 
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2. 2 Taken To Local Hospital After 2-Vehicle Crash In Stony Brook: Police (patch.com) ā Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a Wednesday morning two-vehicle crash on North Country Road in Stony Brook, when a Suburban was hit by a Mercedes turning from a shopping center. Police also reported additional injury crashes later that day in North Bellport and East Patchogue, underscoring a busy and hazardous day on Suffolk roads. Ā Ā Ā
3. Bourbon Virus: What Long Island Residents Need to Know After a Tick Bite (stonybrookmedicine.edu) ā After Stony Brook Medicine confirmed New Yorkās first Bourbon virus case, Long Island residents are being reminded to take tick bites seriously, even though the illness remains rare. The article explains symptoms to watch for, when to call your doctor, and practical steps to prevent tick bites so you can keep enjoying local parks and trails safely. Ā Ā Ā
4. Probable Rabbit Fever Cases Raise Concerns About This Rare Tick-Borne Disease (everydayhealth.com) ā Three probable rabbit fever (tularemia) cases in Suffolk County have health officials watching closely, with Stony Brook Medicineās pediatric infectious disease chief stressing that the disease is still rare but serious if untreated. The piece explains symptoms, why climate and development may be increasing tick risks, and concrete steps Stony Brook-area families can take to avoid tick bites and sick wildlife. Ā Ā Ā
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SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party ā
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue
4:20 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
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Art in the Garden: Sculpture Tour & Clay Workshop
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
1:30 pm -
Plein Air Painting
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
9:00 am -
Rooted in History: Long Island Potatoes
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
9:00 am -
Summer Family Pop-Ups: Art in the Garden
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
11:00 am -
America on Screen: Coming to America
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
10:00 am -
Plein Air Painting
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
9:00 am -
Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment ā
Studio Theatre of Long Island, 141 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
7:30 pm -
Chris Devine Live at Schnitzels in Stony Brook Village ā
Schnitzels, 77 Main St, Stony Brook
4:00 pm
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Thursday August 13
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Thursday August 20
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Stony Brook University Online
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Summer Family Pop-Ups: Old Fashioned Fun
The Long Island Museum 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Zuccaire Gallery Public Hours
Stony Brook University Staller Center,Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook NY 11794
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Safe Summer Family Fun Day
Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
5:30 pm
Thursday August 6
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