Stony Brook Southampton Campus Could Be Site of State-Funded Affordable Housing
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Condemned dormitory buildings on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. DANA SHAW
Condemned dormitory buildings on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. DANA SHAW
Condemned dormitory buildings on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. DANA SHAW
Condemned dormitory buildings on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. DANA SHAW
Condemned dormitory buildings on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. DANA SHAW
Condemned dormitory buildings on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. DANA SHAW
Stephen J. Kotz on Jan 10, 2024
The Stony Brook Southampton campus is one of many state-owned parcels that could be developed with affordable housing in the coming years. Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced her goal... more
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