By GREGORY ZELLER // A newly formed Empire State Development program will funnel $150 million into the education, training and credentialing of an in-demand statewide workforce. Albany’s main economic-development engine…
By GREGORY ZELLER // From the See You in November File comes Albany’s $350 million “investment fund framework” for Long Island – more than a campaign promise, beyond ambitious, downright…
By GREGORY ZELLER // New York State is now accepting applications for a $250 million tax-credit program designed to offset small-business expenses created by the pandemic. The “initial intake” of…
By GREGORY ZELLER // A harsh winter has left Long Island roadways battered, but help is on the way: a $157 million package of “pavement renewal projects” aiming to smooth…
By GREGORY ZELLER // With high-profile murder trials, the devastating COVID pandemic and other critical socioeconomic issues shining fresh spotlights on racial disparities across the United States, the Adelphi University…
By GREGORY ZELLER // A generous New York Institute of Technology scholarship program will slash tuition costs for the children of regional teachers and first responders. Heralded by NYIT as…
By GREGORY ZELLER // With one of his biggest legislative accomplishments – and most significant Long Island-centric reforms – facing imminent extinction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and political allies rallied Sunday…
By JEFF GUILLOT // Recent reforms in the way we conduct elections can help increase voter turnout on Long Island, change the scope of our elections and significantly affect the…