Ceremonies end, but work continues for 9/11 heroes
By GREGORY ZELLER // The heart-rending memorial ceremonies are over, the “never forget” reminders have ceased, the calendar moves on – and once again, the brutal and shattering terrorist attacks…
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No. 624: On fine fellows, full-frontal figurines and missing monarchs – plus, a legit ligature lesson
Sweet and short: Shanah tovah u’metukah, dear readers, and a good and sweet year to all as our many readers of the Jewish faith wrap up Rosh Hashanah at…
Bush, Obama aides named Hofstra Presidential Fellows
By GREGORY ZELLER // Two heavy-hitting political operatives with presidential pedigrees will share their insights and expertise with the Hofstra University community. Philip Schiliro, director of legislative affairs and special…
No. 602: In which Hofstra digs deep, New York Tech energizes and fudge rules
Astronomical achievement: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we streak toward our Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice (T-minus four days) and plow through this latest busy week of socioeconomic innovation….
Albany all-in as Hofstra science center breaks ground
By GREGORY ZELLER // Hofstra University is digging in, literally, on a high-profile plan to meet the growing regional demand for young scientists and healthcare professionals. The Hempstead-based university has…
No. 599: It’s kinda cheesy and somewhat inflated, but those nurses can really sing – and there’s donuts
Short and sweet: That sure didn’t feel like a shortened workweek, dear readers, rather a full-on socioeconomic sprint – and here you are, huffing, puffing and ready for another…
Construction and energy soar, but inflation scares CEOs
By GREGORY ZELLER // Mid-market executives share generally positive feelings about the nation’s economic direction – though retail leaders are less enthusiastic and post-pandemic inflation is a key concern for…
Law-less LIA looks within for presidential successor
By GREGORY ZELLER // An old friend has been named the Long Island Association’s new leader. Matthew Cohen, a former government relations executive director for the Long Island Power Authority…
No. 589: Dickens delivers, the electron electrifies and brainpans get bounced, with raisins and bubble tea
Setting the mood: This month flew by, dear readers – yet it’s still April out there, at least for one more blustery day. It is Friday, however, and both…
Innovation in the Age of Coronavirus
Vaccinations are ramping up and the pandemic is winding down, but COVID-19 continues to reshape the world around us. And myriad Long Island forces – large and small, corporate and…
No. 580: It’s a time trip, from Jurassic Park to the Middle Ages to the future of Long Island ‘windustry’
Quarter speed: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we salute spring break (for some) and the relentless pursuit of socioeconomic innovation (for all), not to mention the end of…
As demand tops supply, what’s your tech-talent plan?
By MITCH MAIMAN // Long Island’s economy is recovering slowly from the COVID downturn and overall unemployment remains relatively high – but the situation is quite different in the technology…
In NYSERDA’s ‘Strategic Outlook,’ a sunny LI forecast
By GREGORY ZELLER // You have to say this about NYSERDA: They think big. The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority has unveiled a three-year “Strategic Outlook” combining…
No. 568: On electrostatics, Darwin and Honest Abe – plus, the only Bond girl so nice she lived twice
Brrrrr: Bundle up, dear readers – our latest workweek completes its snowy course today, but the blustery Winter of 2021 keeps on keeping on. It’s Feb. 12 out there,…
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…