In Chauvin verdict, another chance for the Rule of Law
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // A turning point, or a punctuation mark, in the long-running story of the Rule of Law? The Chauvin verdict is neither a beginning nor an…
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No. 584: When aliens attack, robots rise and the pod people land – plus, gun violence in the crosshairs
Peas in a pod: Cast aside all doubts, dear readers – innovation is alive and well on Long Island, and we can prove it. Today, we light up Spark:…
No. 578: The Edo arrives, colorful cocktails flow and the cameras roll – plus, a decade of success at CEBIP
Warming to it: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we shed a few layers and enjoy the delightfully seasonal weather punctuating this latest week of socioeconomic innovation. Truth still…
As pandemic ends, zoning laws must deal with reality
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // The COVID pandemic has changed us and how we live, forever. And as we consider the post-COVID world, Long Island land-use policies and zoning laws…
No. 572: On Catholics, the infamous double helix and Long Island immigration, topped with pistachios
Winter rush: Amazing job, dear readers – five more workdays in the books, bringing us that much closer to socioeconomic greatness and another well-earned weekend. It’s Feb 26 on…
No. 567: A moving tribute, featuring space beams, ice capades and Jimmy Durante
Snow kidding: Remember those winters when it was kinda warm and it barely snowed and we were all, like, waaahhh, I miss the snow, it’s so pretty and it…
As interests align, expect ‘net-zero’ investment to rise
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // We confront new reports every day describing new threats to the environment – the harsh realities of global climate change. Fortunately, our efforts to deal…
No. 555: Pace pact, time travel and immunization, Island-style – plus, a big first finish for CEBIP
You asked for it: Admit it, dear readers – you griped about last winter’s lack of snow and the little tyke buried deep in your pragmatic soul is tingling…
COVID’s tough, but climate change is the bigger threat
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // We are at a pivotal moment regarding environment protection, and just as we fast-tracked a COVID-19 vaccine, we must act swiftly – relying on science…
No. 547: On Patton, the birth of calculus and a smart new entrepreneurism angle
Who’s there? Knock knock, friends – it’s Nov. 11 out there, which is Veteran’s Day, of course, and we can come back later if you’re among the lucky few…
No. 546: The wait continues – with bread stuffing, Emma Stone and undead ferrets
Your guess is as good as ours: Here we are, dear readers – it’s Nov. 6 on Long Island and around the world, and as we put the newsletter…
As voting evolves, national voting laws must follow
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // Election Day, plus two: The votes are still being counted, with paper-thin margins in key states. The President of the United States wants the counting…
No. 545: Hanging with Cronkite, King Tut and Long Island particle physicists, as the smoke clears
Is it over? Not quite, dear readers – but the voting is done, there’s a hard stop on those miserable campaign commercials and the endless election signs blockin’ out…
COVID will end, but land uses will be changed forever
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // The pandemic is dramatically changing the real estate market across Greater New York and the nation, with long-ranging (and long term) impacts on infrastructure, land…
No. 535: Climate change, raging cyberthreats and disillusioned voters – but all you need is love
The September that wouldn’t die: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, and yes, it’s still September out there – though this is the last time we’ll say that for a…