Jeffrey Goldberg and the journalism ethics we forgot
By JACI CLEMENT // Jeffrey Goldberg found himself smack in the middle of a national security blunder – and responded like a journalist from another era. When The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief was…
Opinion
Mr. President, you should learn more about diversity
By MARK CRONIN // In times of tragedy, our words matter. We witnessed 67 people lose their lives, suddenly tossing mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, coworkers and teammates into the…
Unbalanced: With everything at stake, news media fail
By GREGORY ZELLER // It’s time for a reckoning among our national news media. I say this is a card-carrying member of that very same media machine, as the editorial…
Reduce, reuse, rebrand: Reworld leaves nothing to waste
By DAWN HARMON // The environmental landscape has evolved drastically over the past two decades, demanding innovative and sustainable approaches to address the increasingly complex challenges of waste management. Twenty…
Smart policy, public support essential to Black business
By PHIL ANDREWS // To close out Black Business Month, let’s celebrate the dramatic increase in Black entrepreneurship and confront the challenges that still exist. To overcome discriminatory lending practices and…
School’s open – protect your sensitive data carefully
By KARIM FARID // As the summer sun sets and students prepare to return to classrooms across Long Island, the focus on education is undeniable – but in an age…
In Albany, better gifts in smarter recycling packages
By MATTHEW COHEN // Long Island has always been at the forefront of innovation. Updating our recycling infrastructure, and embracing cutting-edge solutions, should be no different. At the tail end…
Fresh train of thought on solid waste, sustainability
By ERNIE FAZIO // One of the mainstays of the regional infrastructure picture is rail. Solid-waste management has an enormous impact on other types of infrastructure. Without the proper solid-waste…
At Canon USA, a patented approach to innovation
By SEYMOUR LIEBMAN // While innovation is always the driving force behind advancement, patents – known best for helping to protect innovation – often get a bad rap, as nothing…
Challenges, opportunities abound across RE sectors
By PATRICK FOGARTY // The real estate industry is in flux – but there are significant opportunities across all sectors. Investment strategies must be revisited, reimagined and redeveloped to succeed…
Earth Day ’24: As climate changes, risk is their business
By JOHN L. PARKER // The Earth Day celebration started with an event that drew millions together to address environmental issues and has been with us for more than five…
Octo-online: Engagement, rescue in the digital ocean
By AHMED ABDELLA // While the world’s most bustling metropolis is just miles away, Long Island is surrounded by an even more active and interesting underwater ecosystem. Unfortunately, many of…
Entrepreneurs, there’s gold in them thar innovations!
By JASON JANAWKSY // Each year, the White House designates November as National Entrepreneurship Month, celebrating risk-takers who set out on their own. The month is ripe for reflecting on the resilient…
Collaboration is key to winning the cyberwar
By LAURA CURRAN // It is crucial that the United States maintains and strengthens its technological edge to confront the threats of the 21st Century. Suffolk County is still restoring…
Black Business Month ends – but not the mission
By ALEEIA ABRAHAM // August is Black Business Month, an initiative founded to spotlight Black-owned businesses and their invaluable contributions to local economies. But as the month comes to an…