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Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD. Photo by Jeanne Neville, Stony Brook Medicine

Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology, and the Lourie Endowed Chair of the Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University, will receive the 2025 Award for Research in Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

According to the APA, the Award for Research in Psychiatry recognizes a single distinguished contribution, a body of work, or a lifetime contribution that has had a major impact on the field and/or altered the practice of psychiatry.

Dr. Abi-Dargham is being recognized by the APA with the Award for Research in Psychiatry for her distinguished contributions over her career to schizophrenia research, which has had a major impact on the field. She will receive the award at the APA’s annual meeting on May 19 in Los Angeles.

“I am very honored and grateful to receive this award and be able to present the work of many trainees and collaborators I have had the privilege to work with over the course of my career,” says Dr. Abi-Dargham, also Associate Dean and Associate Vice President for Clinical and Translational Science at the RSOM.

“It is a pleasure to work with such talented and dedicated scientists and to contribute to the discovery process,” she adds. “This award is very meaningful, particularly at a time when research is facing many challenges.”

At Stony Brook since 2016, Dr. Abi-Dargham’s clinical and research expertise is in molecular imaging, pharmacology, schizophrenia, and addiction. The broad focus of her research within the RSOM is to advance the understanding of the neurobiology of severe mental illness, with one approach being investigation of molecular markers and their functional significance as measured with multi-modal imaging approaches.

The Setauket resident also oversees a multidisciplinary team with expertise in several types of neuroimaging techniques used in tandem to address important questions about brain mechanisms and schizophrenia.

During the APA annual meeting, Dr. Abi-Dargham will deliver a lecture to the nation’s APA members titled “Misfiring signals: Dopamine Dysfunction in Schizophrenia – From Neural Pathways to Behavioral Manifestations.”

 

 

 

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Photo from Stony Brook University Athletics

Stony Brook baseball held leads in both games of May 10th’s doubleheader, but UNCW rallied late in each contest to sweep the twin bill, defeating the Seawolves 7-3 in both games at Brooks Field in Wilmington, N.C. 

GAME ONE: UNCW 7, STONY BROOK 3

Stony Brook threatened early, loading the bases in the top of the first after Matt Jackson led off with a single, but UNCW escaped the jam unscathed. The Seahawks then struck first with a leadoff homer in the bottom half of the inning.

Right-hander John Rizzo settled in after that, retiring six straight batters and working around a leadoff double in the fourth to keep the score at 1-0.

The Seawolves broke through in the fifth. After Matt Miceli reached on an error and moved to second, Jackson drove him in with a single up the middle to tie the game.

In the sixth, Nico Azpilcueta singled and Cam Santerre followed with a double down the left field line. Nick Solorzano brought in the go-ahead run with a groundout, giving Stony Brook a 2-1 lead. But the Seahawks responded with a six-run bottom of the seventh to take control.

Johnny Pilla doubled to start the ninth and later scored on a James Schaffer pinch-hit single, but UNCW closed out the 7-3 win.

GAME TWO: UNCW 7, STONY BROOK 3

The Seawolves jumped ahead in game two. Erik Paulsen singled and Matthew Jackson walked in the first, but UNCW stranded both runners. Left-hander Nick Rizzo made the start and got out of the first with help from Santerre and Pilla, who combined with Scott Gell for an inning-ending play at the plate.

Santerre added a single in the second before Rizzo tossed a 1-2-3 bottom half.

Schaffer opened the third with a walk, stole second, and moved up on a flyout before Azpilcueta plated him with a sac fly. Jackson followed with a solo homer, giving Stony Brook a 2-0 lead.

UNCW answered with two runs in the bottom of the third and added another in the fourth to go up 3-2.

The Seawolves responded in the fifth as Schaffer singled and scored on a double by Paulsen to tie the game at 3-3. But the Seahawks again pulled ahead, plating three in the bottom half for a 6-3 edge.

Matthew Canizares pitched a clean sixth with a strikeout, and Jackson and Pilla each singled in the seventh, but Stony Brook couldn’t bring them in. UNCW added one more in the seventh to close the scoring.

George Adams recorded the final two outs for Stony Brook, stranding a runner with a strikeout-throwout double play.

The Seawolves went down in order in the ninth as UNCW secured its second 7-3 win of the day.

The team returns home for its final regular season series, hosting Monmouth beginning May 15 at Joe Nathan Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. on FloCollege.

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The No. 18 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team saw its 2025 season come to a close on May 11 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to No. 2 Boston College by a final score of 10-7 in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Seawolves posted 16 victories this season and earned their 12th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Stony Brook was held scoreless through the first 25:02 of the game as Boston College went on a 6-0 scoring run. Through that time, the Seawolves were able to fire off seven shots with three hitting the post, three being saved, and one going wide in total.

Charlotte Wilmoth was able to open scoring for the Stony Brook squad with a goal from the doorstep, dished out by Casey Colbert at the 4:58 mark. Less than two minutes later, Courtney Maclay would find an open Olivia Schorr cutting to the crease for back-to-back Seawolves’ goals. The Eagles closed out the first half with a last second free position goal as Stony Brook trailed 7-2 heading into the break.

The Seawolves carried their momentum into the second half as Kylie Budke notched a free position goal at 12:34 in the third quarter, continuing to close in on the Eagles’ advantage. Boston College responded with another goal before Stony Brook went on a 3-0 scoring run between the third and fourth quarter courtesy of Wilmoth, Maclay, and Haydin Eisfeld to get back within two with 12:49 remaining in the contest.

The Eagles’ leading scorer, Rachel Clark, scored on a free position to take a three-goal lead, as Maclay recorded her second of the day to get the Seawolves back within two. Stony Brook would ultimately pull the goalie to get an extra defender in and time was running out on the Seawolves’ comeback. Boston College would score on an empty net with 52 seconds remaining as Stony Brook faced a 10-7 defeat.

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The Suffolk County Police Department will hold a property auction at the Property Section, located at 30 Yaphank Ave. in Yaphank on Wednesday, May 14. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. There will be a preview of jewelry and select property  from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Among the items being auctioned are jewelry, handbags power tools, electronics, and bicycles. Participants must be at least 18 years old to bid. All items are sold in “as is” condition and must be purchased with cash. www.suffolkpd.org

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Pictured with Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (right) are from left, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center’s President Chris Nelson, Chief Nursing Officer Karen T. Fasano, and Assistant Vice President of Nursing Elizabeth McNulty.

Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta recently recognized the nurses at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown during Nurses Week.

National Nurses Week began May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, which celebrates all nurses and the important work they do in our community. The theme this year was “The Power of Nurses.” The theme emphasized the incredible impact that nurses have and their essential role in health care.

St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center held a special “nurses flag raising” ceremony at its main entrance to the hospital and will do so each year as an annual event. Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta presented officials from St. Catherine of Siena with a proclamation and thanked all the nurses for their tireless dedication, compassion and outstanding patient care.

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AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period (Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26). This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year, and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record.

“Despite concerns over rising prices, many Americans are planning to take advantage of the holiday, even if the trips are closer to home,” said Robert Sinclair of AAA Northeast. “Long holiday weekend getaways don’t have to be extravagant, and having a day off from work and school allows many families to take a much-anticipated road trip.”

Memorial Day Travelers by Mode of Transportation

By Car: Road trips are driving the numbers this Memorial Day, with 87 percent of travelers choosing to drive. AAA projects 39.4 million people will travel by vehicle over the holiday weekend, an additional 1 million travelers compared to last year. Road trippers are benefiting from cheaper gas prices this year, with the average pump price in New York City down 68 cents from last year.

For drivers who are renting cars over Memorial Day weekend, AAA car rental partner Hertz says Friday, May 23 is expected to be the busiest day for pickup.

By Air: AAA projects 3.61 million domestic air passengers, a nearly two percent increase over last year when 3.55 million travelers took to the skies. AAA booking data shows domestic flights are two percent more expensive compared to last year, based on what travelers paid when booking Memorial Day weekend flights.

By Other Modes: Travel by other modes continues to steadily rise post-pandemic. AAA projects 2.08 million people will travel by train, bus or cruise over Memorial Day weekend, an 8.5 percent increase over last year. This category is now surpassing pre-pandemic numbers from 2018 and 2019 as cruising continues to boom; it doesn’t reach the record numbers of the early 2000s though, when many travelers opted for trains and buses rather than air travel.

Best and Worst Times to Drive 

Travelers hoping to avoid the heaviest traffic over the Memorial Day weekend should hit the road in the morning, according to transportation data provider INRIX. Boston/New York is among the metros that can expect the heaviest traffic.

Best and Worst Times to Travel by Car
Date Worst Travel Time Best Travel Time
Thursday, May 22 1-9 p.m. Before 12 p.m.
Friday, May 23 12-8 p.m. Before 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 24 2-6 p.m. Before 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 25 1-5 p.m. Before 1 p.m.
(Memorial Day)

Monday, May 26

 4-7 p.m. Before 2 p.m.

AAA’s Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations

The top holiday destinations listed below are based on AAA booking data for trips between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. Orlando, Florida, tops the domestic list thanks to its popular theme parks and nearby cruise port, Port Canaveral. Cruising is also the reason Seattle and Anchorage, Alaska, made the top 10 list, since Memorial Day kicks off peak Alaska cruise season. Vancouver is also popular because of its cruise port. Internationally, Rome is the number one destination.

DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL
Orlando, Florida Rome, Italy
Seattle Vancouver, British Columbia
New York City Paris, France
Las Vegas London, England
Miami Athens, Greece
San Francisco Dublin, Ireland
Anchorage, Alaska Barcelona, Spain
Chicago Southampton, England
Denver Amsterdam, Netherlands
Boston Edinburgh, Scotland

AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York, providing nearly 6.8 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, financial and auto-related services.

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Detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA have charged a Central Islip man with animal cruelty, animal neglect and endangering the welfare of a child charges.

Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA, said in a press release that its Detectives charged Steven Bartolomey, 37, with misdemeanor animal cruelty charges; alleging that he failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for his one year old male Pitbull named “Snoopy.”

Detectives found the dog living in filthy, unsanitary conditions inside a cage, wet with urine and feces, garbage, debris without access to food and water. The interior of the home was found to be in poor condition with garbage, debris, flies, feces, and urine strewn about. The air quality was so poor it caused officers to cough, gag, and become nauseous while inside. The canine was surrendered to Almost Home Animal Rescue in Patchogue where he will soon be available for adoption.

SPCA Detectives discovered that five children, ages three to eleven, had been living in the poor conditions as well for months.

With the cooperation of the Suffolk County Police Department, Suffolk County Probation Department, Town of Islip Code Enforcement and Fire Marshal’s Office, a thorough investigation resulted in an arrest.

On May 8, SPCA Detectives arrested Bartolomey at his residence where he was then transported to Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Precinct for booking. Bartolomey was charged with Animal Cruelty, Animal Neglect, and five counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child under the Age of 17.

Bartolomey was held at SCPD’s Third Precinct for arraignment at Suffolk County First District Court on May 9. The children have been relocated to a safe location.

To report animal cruelty 24/7 call 631-382-7722.

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Photo courtesy George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Facebook

At the White House on May 8, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first lady Barbara Bush’s birth.

The stamp design was unveiled by first lady Melania Trump; Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch, daughter of Barbara Bush; Alice Yates, CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation; and Judy de Torok, vice president of Corporate Affairs at the Postal Service, according to a press release.

The dedication ceremony for the Barbara Bush stamp will be held June 10 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the former first lady’s birth and the culmination of her centennial year. The event will take place at Ganny’s Garden in Kennebunkport, ME.

“Today we recognize Mrs. Bush not only as a beloved first lady, but as a remarkable American in her own right,” said Doug Tulino, acting postmaster general of the Postal Service. “She charted a legacy for herself, and did it with conviction, determination, and compassion.”

Bush Koch spoke on behalf of the Bush family about the stamp and her mother’s lasting commitment to literacy.

“We are deeply honored that the United States Postal Service is paying tribute to our mother with a commemorative Forever stamp,” said Bush Koch. “This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush’s enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.”

Barbara Pierce Bush (1925-2018), wife of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president, was first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, and mother of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.

Born in New York City, the future first lady grew up in Rye, NY, and attended boarding school in South Carolina. At 16, she met her future husband, George H.W. Bush, at a Christmas dance in Connecticut, where he was on holiday break from a Massachusetts boarding school, and they began corresponding through letters. Eighteen months later, they were engaged.

George and Barbara Bush were married on Jan. 6, 1945. While Mr. Bush was a student at Yale, Mrs. Bush gave birth to their first child, George W., on July 6, 1946. Their second child, daughter Robin, died of leukemia at age 3, devastating the family. Between 1953 and 1959, Mrs. Bush gave birth to four more children: Jeb in 1953, Neil in 1955, Marvin in 1956 and Dorothy in 1959.

The start of her 54 years of campaigning for her family and allies came in 1962 when Mr. Bush ran for chairman of the Harris County, TX, Republican Party. In the following decades, Mr. Bush would go on to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, head of the U.S. Liaison Office in the People’s Republic of China, and director of the Central Intelligence Agency before becoming president. In all, the Bushes moved around 30 times as the family followed Mr. Bush’s military, business and political pursuits, with Mrs. Bush always steadfast in support of her husband and children.

After losing the Republican nomination for president in 1980, Mr. Bush was named as Ronald Reagan’s vice presidential running mate. With their victory, Mrs. Bush became second lady. Motivated by her son Neil’s dyslexia, she championed literacy issues. In 1984, Mrs. Bush wrote her first children’s book, “C. Fred’s Story,” told from the perspective of her cocker spaniel, with proceeds going to two national literacy programs.

With Barbara Bush at his side throughout the campaign, Mr. Bush ran for president in 1988, and won the election, becoming president on Jan. 20, 1989.

The Barbara Bush stamp is based on detail from the official 2005 White House portrait, which is part of the White House Collection and appears courtesy of The White House Historical Association. The stamp is being issued in panes of 20. Presale of the Barbara Bush Commemorative stamp began on May 10.

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Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon.

 

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Professor Jennifer Cano. John Griffin/Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy Jennifer Cano was named a Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship. This inaugural award from the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, honors early career tenured and tenure track faculty whose scholarly or creative activities have already achieved significant recognition and crucially, hold strong promise for field-defining impact in the future. This award was given to 10 professors throughout the SUNY system.

Professor Cano is a theoretical physicist whose research focuses on the emergent properties of quantum materials; specifically, topological phases of matter. This includes study of the fundamental principles such as classification, as well as predicting new material platforms to realize exotic quantum phases. Professor Cano developed the theory of topological quantum chemistry, which combines group theory, topology and chemistry, to predict new topological materials.

“I am so pleased to see Professor Cano and her work recognized as one of the top early-career researchers in the SUNY system,” said Carl W. Lejuez, executive vice president and provost. “Professor Cano’s ongoing research is a critical part to building a quantum future, and I am proud to say that many of our Stony Brook faculty, across disciplines, are part of this significant ongoing effort to uncover the secrets and possibilities of quantum technologies.”

“While I am exceptionally delighted that Jen is recognized by the SUNY Chancellor’s Horizon Award for her outstanding work in condensed matter physics, I am not surprised by the recognition,” said Chang Kee Jung, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. “Jen’s brilliance is so evident that I fully expected she would receive this award. Her work is already shaping and leading her research field and I have no doubt that it will continue doing so. Jen also excels in teaching, mentoring and her presentation at the Stony Brook  Discovery Prize competition was one of the best academic presentations I have ever seen. It is truly a pleasure to have Jen as a colleague and she is an inspiration for all.”

Candidates’ portfolios were reviewed by Distinguished Academy faculty who made recommendations to the SUNY Provost. Going forward, up to 10 awards will be conferred each year.

Professor Cano was also the winner of the Stony Brook University’s Discovery Prize 2025 for her research proposal, “Theoretical Framework for the Discovery of Topological Moiré Materials.” The Discovery Prize is an early-career faculty prize given to those at Stony Brook pursuing innovative and potentially groundbreaking scientific research. It was established and is funded by the Stony Brook Foundation.

The East Setauket resident earned her PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2015. She subsequently was a postdoctoral fellow at the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science. She came to Stony Brook in 2018 as an assistant professor and holds a visiting scholar appointment at the Flatiron Institute.

 

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Megan E. Sheehan

Brightview Senior Living, a Baltimore-based provider in senior living with almost 50 communities along the East Coast, has announced Megan E. Sheehan as Brightview Port Jefferson’s new Executive Director. The facility is located at 1175 Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station.

Sheehan is a healthcare professional with more than a decade of experience in senior healthcare and housing, with a focus on hospitality, resident satisfaction and family engagement. She most recently served as the Executive Director of Marian Woods, Inc. Adult Care Facility, where she oversaw administration and organizational planning of a fifty-bed New York State licensed Adult Care Facility for religious sisters.

“We are thrilled to welcome Megan to the Brightview Port Jefferson team,” said Toni Gozzo, Regional Director of Operations at Brightview Senior Living. “Her deep experience in senior healthcare, commitment to hospitality and passion for creating meaningful experiences make her a perfect fit. Brightview prides itself on vibrant living and exceptional care, and we’re confident Megan’s skills and background will further elevate that mission for our residents, families, and our associates in the greater New York region.”

Sheehan earned a Bachelor of Arts in education from Manhattan College and an Associate of Applied Science in occupational therapy assisting from SUNY Rockland.

“I am thrilled to have joined the Brightview Port Jefferson family. After working for more than 10 years in healthcare, this is more than a job to me – it’s my calling,” said Sheehan. “I thrive working in an environment where no two days are the same and I can make a meaningful difference while growing personally and professionally. It’s truly an honor to build genuine connections with residents and their loved ones, and learn from their stories and wisdom. My goal is to help make this chapter of their lives as joyful and fulfilling as possible.”

For more information about Brightview and its communities, visit BrightviewSeniorLiving.com.  

 

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