Brimes: $400K (and 20 KW) from wave-energy history
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Hauppauge energy company riding the waves of a leading-edge clean-gen technology is closer than ever to a critical pilot project in the waters off the…
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Digital Donations adds new piece to evolutionary puzzle
By GREGORY ZELLER // There’s a unique theory of evolution in effect at Melville tech developer Digital Donations, not following humanity’s ancient origins but formulating the species’ not-too-distant future –…
Melville firm goes to Italy for cutting-edge ‘collector’
Nearly two years after striking out on its own, a CA Technologies spinoff has added another vital cog – and has finally found itself. Melville-based erwin inc. on Friday declared…
Homeland Security coming for Westbury hackers
By GREGORY ZELLER // A multistate hacking effort centered in Westbury has attracted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s attention – and agents are coming. But no arrests are imminent:…
Feinstein study offers new spinal cord injury insights
New hopes for victims of spinal cord injuries can be found in findings published this week by a team representing two of Long Island’s most innovative research institutions. Lead researcher…
Marriott, Briad Group double down in Central Islip
By GREGORY ZELLER // Marriott International and an industrious franchisee have opened another innovation-packed, 125-room hotel in surprisingly central Central Islip. At first blush, the small hamlet of about 35,000…
NY State Police deploy first unmanned aerial drones
By GREGORY ZELLER // Look out above: The first-ever New York State Police aerial drones are online and on the job. Albany announced Wednesday the official launch of the new…
B’haven planners OK smaller Middle Island solar plan
The Town of Brookhaven Planning Board has approved the Middle Island Solar Farm’s phasing plan – at least, a scaled-down version of what company officials still consider “a significant renewable-energy…
Applied DNA catches Irish robber blue/green-handed
By GREGORY ZELLER // Already the bane of Swedish car thieves, Applied DNA Sciences has now notched its first armed-robbery criminal conviction in Ireland. The latest international adventure for the…
With ‘pop up,’ The Spur serves a tantalizing appetizer
By GREGORY ZELLER // The Spur is now open for business, and pleasure. At least, what founder Ashley Heather calls a “pop up” version of the Hamptons’ first-ever shared-office space,…
Island airports land $2M in safety, infrastructure funds
By GREGORY ZELLER // Three Long Island airports will receive some much-needed infrastructure and safety improvements through a $20.5 million state spending package announced Monday. Suffolk County-owned Francis S. Gabreski…
FSC tops Island schools in annual ‘Best Value’ rankings
By GREGORY ZELLER // A national hub for college applicants has ranked Farmingdale State College among the nation’s best schools for its price. Online aggregator Best Value Schools places FSC…
Leibowitz: Governor takes the environmental mantle
By HEATHER LEIBOWITZ // The environmental initiatives outlined in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State Address will help conserve our natural heritage and lead the way in the…
In East Asia, wisdom for Smithtown med-tech innovator
By GREGORY ZELLER // Global ambitions and some sizzling Asian economies have a Smithtown med-tech innovator poised for a very happy New Year. Fresh off a December trek from Singapore…
State of the State 2018: Cuomo tears into Trump, TCJA
By GREGORY ZELLER // He’s Andrew Cuomo, and he approves this message. With a deft comedic touch, impressive stamina and a decidedly presidential timbre, Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered a no-holds-barred…