In memoriam: Koppelman, Long Island land-use legend
By RICHARD MURDOCCO // Lee E. Koppelman, the urban planner whose policies and plans shaped Long Island throughout the second half of the 20th Century, died on March 21. He…
Kevin Law
Old friend takes the reins as Accelerate LI retools
By GREGORY ZELLER // From the Can’t Keep a Good Commercialization Organization Down file comes Accelerate Long Island, which is charging forward with new leadership and a new business-building mission….
No. 666: Devilish fun with Lady Liberty, Mark Twain and flying cows – plus, fast times at Kellenberg High
A little off: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, as we wrap up a surprisingly springlike week of socioeconomic innovation and look forward to a well-earned three-day weekend – at…
No. 665: On Pepcid power, provosts and a literal peach of a patent, with a quick stop in King Tut’s tomb
Creative writing: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we recover completely from the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and surprise snowstorms and charge headfirst toward our fantastic socioeconomic destiny. It’s…
No 21: Kevin Law – Local Boy Makes Good
The Long Island innovation economy has many leaders, but few as driven – or accomplished – as Kevin Law. Known best as the longtime president and CEO of the…
No. 659: On dental drills, dominant diamonds and Wayne’s world – with a whole lotta Long Island love
Crikey, it’s cold! Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as the Winter of 2022 peaks on Long Island with highs in the 20s, lows in the teens and the threat…
Better late than never, SBU officially installs McInnis
By GREGORY ZELLER // Twenty months since she was announced by the SUNY Board of Trustees – and more than 16 since she actually assumed the office – Maurie McInnis…
No. 639: It’s Halloween, but there’s nothing to fear – not with Goddard, Law, Potvin and Bob Ross on your team
Fear not: Don’t panic, dear readers! We’re wrapping up another busy workweek and easing into another relaxing weekend – even though Sunday is Halloween, making Saturday All Hallows’ Eve,…
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…
Downtown breakdown details imbalance, path forward
By GREGORY ZELLER // A COVID-sized dent in retail businesses and a disproportionate impact on communities of color highlight a new report detailing the pandemic’s effects on Long Island downtowns…
Data, diversity drive new Hofstra University president
By GREGORY ZELLER // An ambitious and effective academic leader with a major-league résumé and a long history of diversity-centered initiatives will take Hofstra University’s reins this summer. The university’s…
Planes, trains, autos: Wheels up on LIMA ‘ground hub’
By GREGORY ZELLER // A key component of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council’s strategic investment has taken flight – actually, broken ground – at Long Island MacArthur Airport….
New York delegation: End offshore-wind delays now
By GREGORY ZELLER // Long Island political, environmental and labor leaders are calling on Washington to quit stalling and finally designate a final Wind Energy Area in New York waters….
No. 487: A new academic president, an old telephonic precedent, and innovation saves the world, once again
Breathe easy: Another workweek under COVID-19’s cruel lash comes to an indistinct end, dear readers, as Friday arrives and another homebound weekend begins. Yes, the kids are going cave-happy…
In reality, a STEM spin on LI workforce development
By GREGORY ZELLER // Albany’s biggest economic engine is hitting the gas on a clever, multifaceted Long Island workforce-development initiative, offering a reality-TV look at the Island’s thriving 21st century…