Living large in New York Tech’s new residence hall
By GREGORY ZELLER // Marking a significant milestone for regional student life, the New York Institute of Technology is about to cut the ribbon on its new Long Island residence…
Laura Curran
No. 829: Relax, cupcake – we’re heading to Alaska, Jupiter and the quantum realm, with a five-point plan
The joy of innovating: Happy day, dear readers! Another winning Wednesday has arrived, and we’re happily hurdling the hump of another hectic – but jovial! – autumn workweek. It’s…
No. 828: We channel 13, but don’t be scared – bras, eggs, Paul Simon and co-working spaces aren’t very spooky
Thirteen steps: Fear not, dear reader! We know some of you are spooked by today’s date, but it is Friday and you have conquered another autumnal workweek, with another…
No. 827: On comptometers, Cape Kennedy and cautious CEOs, with heat pumps and sausage pizza for all
Sure thing: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as this latest workweek – abbreviated for some – tips into its latter half. Hey, here’s a hot tip: Whether you’re running…
No. 44: Laura Curran – Executive Functions
Laura Curran has seen the world – but chose Nassau County as her home. Born in Canada and raised everywhere, the once-and-future journalist was the first woman to serve…
No. 826: In which we waive fees, find exoplanets and use our noodles (and if we had a nickel for every patent…)
Sensing a pattern: Welcome to the weekend, intrepid innovators! Well, almost … just one more workday between you and (can it be?) another rainy Saturday, with Long Island stuck in…
Collaboration is key to winning the cyberwar
By LAURA CURRAN // It is crucial that the United States maintains and strengthens its technological edge to confront the threats of the 21st Century. Suffolk County is still restoring…
Work begins on Glen Cove affordable development
By GREGORY ZELLER // Ground has broken on a Glen Cove affordable-housing development trumpeted by Albany as a major score for working-class families. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the start of…
Report: Nassau IDA kept housing, film rolling in 2020
By GREGORY ZELLER // A new economic development report puts a positive spin on a tough year for Nassau County. Pandemic-plagued 2020 was a difficult year everywhere, of course –…
Lower nitrogen levels raise the bar along South Shore
By GREGORY ZELLER // From the Too Much of a Good Thing File comes the Bay Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, now featuring 40 percent less nitrogen. The Wastewater Treatment Plant…
On Jones Beach, a new beachhead in the climate war
By GREGORY ZELLER // An all-season “net zero” nature and energy educational resource has risen on the climate battle’s front lines. Less than two years after it was first announced,…
PILOT lands lights, cameras, action in Port Washington
By GREGORY ZELLER // Spoiler alert: Hollywood is coming soon to a Long Island county near you. Actually, pandemics notwithstanding, television and movie production is already thriving on the Island…
Study: In pandemic’s wake, expect LI land-use changes
By GREGORY ZELLER // When the pandemic is finally over, expect a drastically different Long Island land-use landscape. So predicts the Long Island Regional Planning Council, which this week announced…
Long Island’s helping hands need a hand, and a plan
By JEFFREY REYNOLDS // COVID-19 has driven Long Island’s economy into a deep recession, creating budget gaps of more than $750 million in each county and shuttering – perhaps permanently…
No. 517: The universe ages, Adelphi goes for the Goldman and the AC is invented (thank goodness)
You made it! And we’re so glad you did, dear readers, as we reach the end of this summertime workweek and get ready for another well-earned weekend. It’s July…