High winds: Work begins on U.S.’s largest offshore farm
By GREGORY ZELLER // Construction has begun on the largest offshore-wind project in the nation, opening soon off Long Island. A ceremonial groundbreaking – or sea-breaking, in this case –…
Gov. Kathy Hochul
No. 885: On arcade giants, goths and the Wright bros, with LIRR access (and clean water?) for everyone
Going to the chapel: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we race through May’s penultimate workweek and straight toward Memorial Day – and the unofficial start of Summer 2024….
Bipartisan clean-water act flows toward Suffolk ballot
By GREGORY ZELLER // Coming soon to a ballot near you: the new-and-improved Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act. That is, if Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a bill approved by…
No. 884: In which Oz arrives, Hochul finds religion and the LIRPC plays the odds – with pizza (and subs) for all!
Married, filing separately: You’ve done it again, intrepid innovator – another Friday arrives, another weekend ahead. Well done! As a reward, we proudly file this innovation-rich week-in-review newsletter –…
Albany targets blighted Babylon site for new housing
By GREGORY ZELLER // The first state-owned property targeted for potential developer-friendly housing projects – as laid out in Albany’s ambitious new housing plan – is on Long Island. Governor…
No. 878: Trees rise, Richter scales, the LIRR ages well and The Crushies crush it, once again
Brake time: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and not just any Friday but the last Friday of April (already!), as wild, wacky 2024 continues full speed ahead. We’re tapping…
With $100M collider deal, Albany deepens science focus
By GREGORY ZELLER // Albany’s main economic engine will help fuel the next-generation ion collider slowly taking shape at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Empire State Development Corp., the state’s main…
No. 872: Totally ready for the eclipse, with messages from space and deep-dish delights, if that’s your thing
On a brighter note: Welcome to Friday, intrepid innovators, and – as an extra-special reward for surviving this drenching week on Long Island – a lovely string of sunny days,…
In Long Island waters, an historic moment for U.S. wind
By GREGORY ZELLER // America’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm is up and running in Long Island waters. Construction work on South Fork Wind, a field of 12 wind turbines…
NYSERDA selects Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind, again
By GREGORY ZELLER // Albany has offered conditional contracts to giant offshore-wind farms Empire Wind 1 and Sunrise Wind – and no, you’re not stuck in some kind of “Groundhog…
Army Corps approves Fire Island ‘emergency action’
By GREGORY ZELLER // From the Department of Squeaky Wheels comes word that “emergency federal action” has been approved on the storm-damaged shores of Fire Island. Just one week after…
Sensing opportunity, Ørsted offers Sunrise Wind buyout
By GREGORY ZELLER // With the fate of an ambitious offshore-wind farm hanging in the balance, two energy powerhouses – and longtime partners – are jockeying for position in New…
Patience eroding, state sinks millions into coastal fixes
By GREGORY ZELLER // With ferocious storms piling up and federal forces dragging their heels, Albany is taking innovative action to protect Long Island beaches. Among the marching orders are…
Battles brewing over biz-formation transparency laws
By ALLISON SINGH // Form a corporate entity without naming actual owners? Sure! Just file paperwork with the state, pay a fee and you’ve got yourself a corporation, no questions…
No. 850: Lock and load! We’re firing guns, popping corn and spending billions, with really quirky cheese
Winter wonder: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and a wintry Friday at that, as Long Island braces for more sub-freezing temperatures and another round of light snow. It’s kind…