With ‘checkoffs’ stalling, oversight (or overhaul) needed
By JEFFREY L. REYNOLDS // Tax season might seem like an inopportune time for government to ask for charitable contributions, but hundreds of thousands of New York State taxpayers have…
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Blanc check funds new studies of red cell disorders
By GREGORY ZELLER // Empowered by a hefty federal grant, a renowned Long Island hematologist will go head-to-head with one of the world’s nastiest disorders. The National Institutes of Health…
In Melville warehouse deal, PILOTs like they oughta be
By GREGORY ZELLER // A routine benefits package earning first-stage approvals from the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency is a prime example of the value of IDA tax breaks. “Significant…
On big medical decisions, trust doctors – not insurers
By TERRY LYNAM // The essence of good medical care begins with the physician-patient relationship – which is also the origin of the biggest conflict between healthcare providers and insurers….
DOE grant sends SUNY students to BNL, and the Moon
By GREGORY ZELLER // A three-year, seven-digit federal grant will place SUNY Old Westbury students on the cutting edge of high-energy physics experiments. Through its physics-focused RENEW program (for “Reaching…
With $10M expansion, the Adventure(land) continues
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Long Island entertainment destination that’s defined summer for generations is embarking on a new adventure. East Farmingdale-based Adventureland has announced a five-year, $10 million redevelopment…
Higher Orbic: 5G eBike redefines ‘electronic mobility’
By GREGORY ZELLER // A Long Island-based electronics manufacturer, already bringing 500-plus new manufacturing jobs to Suffolk County, is bringing 5G connectivity – and artificial intelligence-powered navigation – to the…
Regional CEOs feel a bit better (but politics still suck)
By GREGORY ZELLER // With another contentious U.S. Presidential election on tap and the fate of both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate at stake, political uncertainty weighs…
For 65 years, community and class have marked SCCC
By TOM MARINER // Nassau and Suffolk counties lost more than 110,000 residents between 2017 and 2022, thanks largely to the regional “brain drain.” Our leaders are looking for solutions…
In Long Island waters, an historic moment for U.S. wind
By GREGORY ZELLER // America’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm is up and running in Long Island waters. Construction work on South Fork Wind, a field of 12 wind turbines…
Adelphi biz plan competition eyes sense, sustainability
By GREGORY ZELLER // An imaginary online marketplace catering exclusively to collegiate sellers and buyers took top honors in Adelphi University’s annual Business Plan Competition. Campus Trade – brainchild of…
The need for (and dangers of) social media regulation
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // Taking a cue from Marshall McLuhan, social media has become the message. The pervasive use of social media is both good and bad. The positives…
Octo-online: Engagement, rescue in the digital ocean
By AHMED ABDELLA // While the world’s most bustling metropolis is just miles away, Long Island is surrounded by an even more active and interesting underwater ecosystem. Unfortunately, many of…
As eSports rise, New York Tech tackles blood-clot risks
By GREGORY ZELLER // Have you burnt a fortnight on Fortnite? Lost count of your Counter-Strike hours? Are you legendary for your marathon League of Legends sessions? Congratulations – you’re…
Challenges beget opportunities in Island commercial RE
By TED STRATIGOS // Long Island’s 2024 commercial real estate market is an ever-changing mix of considerable challenges and tantalizing opportunities. As usual – certainly, this is all-too-familiar to longtime…