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Northwell readies move into 3D markets

By GREGORY ZELLER // With 3D printing rapidly redefining what’s medically feasible, the Northwell Health system is rushing to study the commercial possibilities. Not only are scientists at the Feinstein Institute…






Loyalty for those in loyalty programs

By GREGORY ZELLER // A decade later, an original Long Island dotcom is still flying high. Expert Travel Services LLC, dba ExpertFlyer, went wheels-up in 2005, based on the combined…


At LaunchPad, not the same old crowd

LaunchPad’s monthly pitch nights are always populated with innovative thinkers promising economic innovation, and the latest installment was no exception. Among others, pitches came from George Kramer, founder and CEO…


Healthy interest at Cap Alliance pitch event

By GREGORY ZELLER // Lightning-round business pitches before an audience of potential investors have become the norm. What impressed Dave Calone on Friday was who was listening. Calone, president and…


Farmingdale in line for security center

Strengthening security across regional infrastructure and transportation systems is the focus of a new center coming to Farmingdale State College. Lieutenant Gov. Kathleen Hochul visited the FSC campus Thursday to…



Books with a surprise beginning

By GREGORY ZELLER // A “lifetime” in the book business and five-plus years as a parent have led entrepreneur Eric Shmuely to a surprising new development. Literally. Following a “very…




Arrow and IPS in partnership deal

Hauppauge innovator Intelligent Product Solutions has come up ACES. The product-design specialist has been selected as an Arrow Consulting Engineering Services partner and will offer its design and consulting expertise…