I've been researching universities in New York and Stony Brook came up. I'm not familiar with its exact location. Is it close to NYC or a bit further out?
Stony Brook University is situated in the village of Stony Brook, on Long Island. It's about 60 miles east of Manhattan, which is roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive, depending on traffic. You have the option of taking the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Manhattan to Stony Brook, which can take approximately the same amount of time as driving. So, while it's definitely in the expansive New York metropolitan area, it isn't located in New York City proper. Instead, it offers the best of both worlds—relative proximity to the city, but a more relaxed suburban environment.
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