Hochul comes out swinging in rekindled housing fight
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // In her 2023 State of the State message, Gov. Kathy Hochul rekindled the debate on accessory dwelling units and affordable housing, which she sparked last…
Gov. Kathy Hochul
No. 754: Rolling the dice on Long Island casinos and leaner spending plans (but taking no chances at CIBS)
The 13 steps: Another workweek in the can, intrepid innovators, and another weekend in the offing – but first, a slightly supernatural Friday to wrap up this latest winter…
As crises abound, Hochul narrows focus of annual plan
By GREGORY ZELLER // Maybe governors feel inflation’s pinch, too. While still proposing an impressive array of housing, energy, healthcare and public safety initiatives, Gov. Kathy Hochul absolutely dialed it…
At the LIA, a mental health day like no other
By GREGORY ZELLER // A critical and often overlooked component of employee health and productivity took center stage this week at the Long Island Association. The LIA’s Health, Education and…
No. 752: Telegraphing it with Jedediah, Chuck and Sister Sledge, with linear DNA (and shortbread) for all
Short and sweet: Blink and you missed it, dear readers – the first workweek of 2023 is already in the books! Well, almost – just one more workday between…
A big day for Long Island revitalization, downtowns
By GREGORY ZELLER // It’s been a busy day for Long Island redevelopment initiatives, with New York State announcing significant progress – and seven figures in fresh support – for…
At CSHL, the brains (and the funding) of the operation
By GREGORY ZELLER // A cornerstone of Long Island’s world-class scientific foundation has broken ground on an evolutionary leap in neuroscience research. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory stuck ceremonial shovels in…
East Hampton burial ground looks to make history
By GREGORY ZELLER // The dead will rise on Long Island, if the New York State Board of Historic Preservation has its way. The board has made 11 statewide recommendations…
Patient FSC earns $75M computer-science award
By GREGORY ZELLER // A state-of-the-art computer center will open at Farmingdale State College by 2025 – almost a full decade after the SUNY school began lobbying for such a…
With funding wins, Island-born EV pioneer charges on
By GREGORY ZELLER // A transportation-tech disruptor spreading electric micro-shuttle services across the nation – including several stops on Long Island – has claimed a share of Albany’s $85 million Clean…
No. 740: In which we honor veterans, support students and take a close-up look at the modern telescope
Working it in: Welcome to Friday, intrepid innovators, and if you’re reading this straight from your inbox on its Nov. 11 publication date, chances are you’re spending your Veterans…
No. 737: Honoring an icon, surviving the storm and deviling the eggs (mmmm), as Christmas begins (?!?)
Not so fast: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we dive headlong into November – and the Christmas season, at least according to Mariah Carey. With Halloween candy on…
No. 734: Check your meds, salute your snake and thank your governor today (and don’t forget climate change)
We proudly present: Well done, intrepid innovator … you’ve conquered another challenging workweek, and we couldn’t be prouder of you! Before we get to a full Sunday of…
Albany, Suffolk close land deal, opening wind tunnel
By GREGORY ZELLER // From the By Land and By Sea File comes an official transfer of property between New York State and Suffolk County, clearing the path for an…
Feinstein turns over new LIIF with $10M state bump
By GREGORY ZELLER // A cornerstone of regional innovation is the first organization supported by the ambitious Long Island Investment Fund. The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research will receive a…