Bipartisan clean-water act flows toward Suffolk ballot
By GREGORY ZELLER // Coming soon to a ballot near you: the new-and-improved Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act. That is, if Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a bill approved by…
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Full marks for Nassau on controversial trademark play
By ALLISON SINGH // Why would a county trademark a slogan? Some have been asking that question since Nassau County filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark…
The LIRPC sees a good bet in Belmont Park renovation
By GREGORY ZELLER // Even in a world where 18-1 longshots sometimes win by a nose, favorites still rule the roost. So there’s a comforting logic in the news that…
Sky’s the limit for Stony Brook School rookie rocketeers
By GREGORY ZELLER // The youngsters representing The Stony Brook School at a prestigious national competition next week in Virginia are absolute rocket scientists. That’s not hyperbole – Sebastian Guadalupe-Peña,…
Brilliant past, bright future power legacy LI machinist
By TOM MARINER // Last month, the new generation of Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot walked onto the scene, heralding the rapidly growing robotics industry. Although it’s not directly their…
Albany targets blighted Babylon site for new housing
By GREGORY ZELLER // The first state-owned property targeted for potential developer-friendly housing projects – as laid out in Albany’s ambitious new housing plan – is on Long Island. Governor…
In Bay Shore, a pet project for the discerning art lover
By GREGORY ZELLER // Now here’s an exhibit sure to give even the most hardened art critic paws. Puns aside, that’s a literal truth with “Art For Paws,” the new…
As huge trials unfold, little details can play a big part
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // One of the most memorable scenes from the 2002 movie “Chicago” is when attorney Billy Flynn breaks into a rendition of “Razzle Dazzle” to explain…
Challenges, opportunities abound across RE sectors
By PATRICK FOGARTY // The real estate industry is in flux – but there are significant opportunities across all sectors. Investment strategies must be revisited, reimagined and redeveloped to succeed…
CSHL, Northwell extend cancer-fighting ‘affiliation’
By GREGORY ZELLER // Two of Long Island’s cornerstone bioscience institutions have extended a longstanding – and highly successful – collaboration. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and New Hyde Park-based Northwell…
Hold my beer (and other craft drinks): It’s the Crushies!
By GREGORY ZELLER // The 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards are in the can, with the born-on-Long Island competition extending its international reach to spread high honors among a world…
Earth Day ’24: As climate changes, risk is their business
By JOHN L. PARKER // The Earth Day celebration started with an event that drew millions together to address environmental issues and has been with us for more than five…
In Port Jefferson, putting the ‘tea’ in ‘entrepreneurism’
By ZELORY GREGLER // A reborn Port Jefferson flavorfest is returning modern trade to its most-basic roots. Bill McGloine, co-owner of The Spice & Tea Exchange with his wife, Dorine,…
Study: Mental-health stigmas hinder college students
By GREGORY ZELLER // Cultural barriers and mental-health stigmas among college students collide in a new study by a Long Island professor. Research led by Nayoung Kim, an assistant professor…
Jake’s takes all bets with ambitious $210M expansion
By GREGORY ZELLER // It’s taken years to create a viable expansion plan for the Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel – but insiders think it’s right on time. With three downstate…