Clear culprit? Plenty of blame to share with COVID
By TERRY LYNAM // At no time in his decade-long tenure has New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received as much criticism as he and the state Department of Health are…
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The East End’s icy innovation history, on the rocks
By KATE FULLAM // Ice … great for skating and sipping, but a bit problematic for getting around. Unfortunately, far too many friends have suffered broken wrists and fractured ankles…
Things is: For LI’s boldest, IoT opportunities abound
By MITCH MAIMAN // While smart, connected devices – collectively known as the Internet of Things – are already maturing, there are still incredible new business opportunities to be discovered…
As interests align, expect ‘net-zero’ investment to rise
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // We confront new reports every day describing new threats to the environment – the harsh realities of global climate change. Fortunately, our efforts to deal…
True story: Either we kill fake news, or it kills us
By DAVID CHAUVIN // Like millions of Americans, I paused my normal routine Jan. 20 to watch the swearing-in of President Joe Biden. And like so many Americans, I was…
Take your chances: A possible windfall, with real risks
By JEFFREY REYNOLDS // Faced with a $15 billion budget gap, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed the legalization of mobile sports gambling in his 2021/22 budget proposals, an idea budget…
Hurry up and wait for slow, but steady, vaccinations
By TERRY LYNAM // Frustration abounds as Long Islanders and Americans nationwide struggle to make appointments for a COVID-19 vaccination. The initial strategy put in place by Operation Warp Speed…
Hot start, icy pivot: A pizza man’s pandemic, on wheels
By KATE FULLAM // While large-scale manufacturers like General Mills produced huge mounds of Totino’s Pizza Rolls to feed homebound masses during the pandemic, a Long Island-based wood-fired frozen pizza…
As pandemic passes, expect tech to get back on track
By MITCH MAIMAN // To say the least, 2020 was an extremely unusual year. But the current disrupted environment – COVID has obviously had substantive impacts on our personal and…
COVID’s tough, but climate change is the bigger threat
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // We are at a pivotal moment regarding environment protection, and just as we fast-tracked a COVID-19 vaccine, we must act swiftly – relying on science…
Polls aren’t crystal balls (but they are solid-gold intel)
By DAVID CHAUVIN // No matter where you stand on the accuracy of the polls leading up to the 2020 Presidential Election, it’s not particularly hard to find supporting evidence….
In all seasons, adding sense to your charitable dollars
By JEFFREY REYNOLDS // It’s counterintuitive to ask folks who have just maxed out their credit cards on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to spend even more, but if Giving…
With election over, COVID is no longer a political issue
By TERRY LYNAM // As we move beyond what has to be counted among the most acrimonious election seasons in history, hopes for a new era of bipartisan collaboration hinge…
Not in Kansas anymore, LI foodpreneurs keep the faith
By KATE FULLAM // Last weekend, I found myself wandering the neighborhood on a last-minute treasure hunt with my daughter. At 7 years old, she portrayed the most adorable Dorothy…
As voting evolves, national voting laws must follow
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // Election Day, plus two: The votes are still being counted, with paper-thin margins in key states. The President of the United States wants the counting…