Stories to follow today

Stony Brook

Campus Commencement: Stony Brook University will award 6,402 degrees to the class of 2011 during commencement exercises  at 11 a.m. Wednesday in LaValle Stadium on campus. Of that total, 3,898 will be bachelor’s degrees. Daniel Dexter, of Medford, the senior class representative, will present the senior class gift  -- 471 pledges totaling a $13,400 donation to Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital. Check Jo Napolitano’s updates at newsday.com.

Northport

Zoning Hearings: Northport Village’s board of zoning appeals meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 224 Main St. On the agenda is a series of public hearings, including one on a request by Britannia Yachting Center to amend existing restrictive covenants. Check Jennifer Barrios’ Twitter updates @Newsday_ToH.

Smithtown

Town Business: The town board of Smithtown will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Smithtown Senior Center, 420 Middle Country Rd. Check Carl MacGowan’s Twitter updates @CarlMacGowan.