Stony Brook University Receives $100,000 Gift From Tsantes Family to Support Hellenic Studies

Peter Tsantes, the treasurer of the New York chapter of the American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture (AFGLC), along with Despina, his wife, and their children Vasilios and Sophia, donated $100,000 to strengthen the Hellenic studies program at Stony Brook University. The gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Simons Foundation Challenge Grant, providing a total impact of $200,000.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/589580/?sc=rsln

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:41:29 -0700

Global School Assembly With Alan Alda Powered by Watchitoo

NEW YORK, NY-- - "What is a flame?" asked 11-year-old Alan Alda."Oxidation," his teacher answered. Period.That answer smoldered in Alda's brain for decades even as he immortalized himself ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-school-assembly-alan-alda-192700613.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 12:27:00 -0700

Stony Brook uses donation for Hellenic studies

Nearly 50 years ago, Peter Tsantes stood in front of a diner he bought in a part of Central Islip that would later become Islandia. The building, which was still being completed, had just about everything in place by then, except an identity. “It had no name,” said Tsantes, now 82. “It was a beautiful [...]
http://libn.com/2012/05/22/stony-brook-uses-donation-for-hellenic-studies/

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:54:59 -0700

NY Little League treasurer admits major theft

The treasurer of a suburban New York Little League has admitted stealing more than $400,000 from its accounts.
http://www.wcax.com/story/18608023/ny-little-league-treasurer-admits-major-theft

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:08:23 -0700

Stony Lodge Hospital, a children's psych center in Ossining, to close inpatient service after state citations

Stony Lodge Hospital, a psychiatric facility serving children and adolescents, is closing its inpatient program following years of noncompliance and citations over patient care, a state mental health official said.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20120426/NEWS02/304240128

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:43:18 -0700

Stony Point, land owner in early stages of creating business park

Town officials are hoping to build a business park on a 14-acre vacant lot on Holt Drive off Route 9W to expand the tax base and bring in jobs. Town Supervisor Geoffrey Finn said that although the idea is in its very early stage, a team of experts and town officials - including building inspector, planner, engineer, members of the land use boards - have been working with Patrick Magee, who is in ...
http://www.lohud.com/article/20120507/NEWS03/305070085

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 23:37:10 -0700

Mob mentality

The Parlor Mob and Memorial Day weekend: perfect together. / NJ Press Media When: 10 tonight Where: The Stony Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park Info: 732-502-0600
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20120525/NJENT/305250012/Mob-mentality?odyssey=nav%7chead

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 22:03:38 -0700

Sports Briefs: Maysonet wins Athletic Director’s Award at Stony Brook

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Maysonet wins A.D.’s award Stony Brook University running back Miguel Maysonet of Riverhead was a recipient of the Athletic Director’s Award for his contributions to the team at the school’s annual awards ceremony on Monday night. COLLEGE WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD: Budd wins conference title Alexandra Budd, a sophomore at Cortland University, recently placed [...]
http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2012/05/31980/sports-briefs-18/

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:02:52 -0700

W. R. Berkley Corp. Forms Marine Division of Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers

W. R. Berkley Corp. has formed a new marine division of its Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers operating unit. Through its New York office, Berkley Offshore will underwrite a full spectrum of marine hull and liability coverages to brownwater vessel operators, …
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2012/05/22/248481.htm

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:13:52 -0700

JFK nephew wife found dead

The couple had four children together; Robert Kennedy, who is the nephew of the late John F. Kennedy, had two from a previous marriage.
http://in.news.yahoo.com/jfk-nephew-wife-found-dead-000000747.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:00 -0700