Situated on the prestigious North Shore on Long Island, NY, Stony Brook is home to numerous attractions, magnificent nature and historic grounds. The hamlet's population is a little over over 14,000. Some of Stony Brook's places of interest include the State University of New York at Stony Brook, The Stony Brook School, "Stony Brook Village", The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages, and The Stony Brook Medical Center. Only a short distance to the white sand beaches at Fire Island, the beautiful Hamptons resorts and the East End vineyards, the historic village lies at the geographic midpoint of Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan and 60 miles west of Montauk Point, making it easily accessible from both directions. As part of the Three Villages, consisting of Stony Brook, Old Field and Setauket, the history of the town has been closely linked to that of Ward Melville, a local businessman who at one point owned most of the area. His idea was to create an idyllic New England type of village, with white clapboard and quaint stores, which can be clearly seen in the population center today.

Stony Brook offers a wide range of homes for every budget - from beautiful family homes to affordable rentals. The village's real estate combines the past and the present with its historical picturesque location and the energetic lifestyle, created by students and professionals.

Whether you are visiting for business or leisure, Stony Brook offers a variety of package vacations and accommodations on its historic grounds. With 27 overnight guest rooms, the Three Village Inn overlooks the picturesque Stony Brook Harbor and provides banquet facilities for over 200 people.

Enjoy the great cuisine Stony Brook's many restaurants have to offer - from traditional American dishes to innovative Italian delicacies, all in a contemporary setting. With so many options to choose from there's something for everyone's taste.

Stony Brook offers opportunities in diverse areas such as health care, administration, research, public safety and academia among many others. With more than 13,000 employees, Stony Brook University is Long Island's largest single-site employer.

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The character of Stony Brook today has a lot to do with philanthropist Ward Melville who turned the local fishing community into a model New England Village, adorned by white clapboard, charming shops and Colonial Williamsburg homes. He later donated his land and money for the building of the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

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