Pulitzer in hand, Adelphi composer earns Grammy nod
By GREGORY ZELLER // They may have to build a bigger trophy case at Adelphi University, where a University Professor (itself a prestigious honor) with a Pulitzer Prize to his…
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Data, diversity drive new Hofstra University president
By GREGORY ZELLER // An ambitious and effective academic leader with a major-league résumé and a long history of diversity-centered initiatives will take Hofstra University’s reins this summer. The university’s…
Cold facts, with Dr. Fauci: Virus surging, but NYS ready
By GREGORY ZELLER // They’re thinking outside the box at different points along the COVID-19 vaccine distribution lines, and that includes New York State – where the thinking is decidedly…
Polls aren’t crystal balls (but they are solid-gold intel)
By DAVID CHAUVIN // No matter where you stand on the accuracy of the polls leading up to the 2020 Presidential Election, it’s not particularly hard to find supporting evidence….
Vaccines soon, but don’t expect quick shot in the arm
By GREGORY ZELLER // New York State’s first batch of COVID-19 vaccines is on its way – but don’t expect to feel their effects anytime soon. Assuming all safety, regulatory…
Decades-long construction drought ends at St. Joe’s
By GREGORY ZELLER // Anticipating a time when students will once again be able to mix and mingle, St. Joseph’s College has announced plans for a new centerpiece student center….
Applied DNA shoots, scores on multiple COVID fronts
By GREGORY ZELLER // It’s been a big week for one of Long Island’s boldest biotechs. Applied DNA Sciences, a Stony Brook-based leader in polymerase chain reaction-based DNA manufacturing, has…
Researchers note new Cretaceous species, by a nose
By GREGORY ZELLER // Welcome to Cretaceous Park! And say hello to Falcatakely, a mouthful to be sure – and a bona fide missing link between modern birds and fine-feathered…
In all seasons, adding sense to your charitable dollars
By JEFFREY REYNOLDS // It’s counterintuitive to ask folks who have just maxed out their credit cards on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to spend even more, but if Giving…
World’s fastest? SBU computer ain’t crying wolf
By GREGORY ZELLER // The home of the Seawolves is running with a whole new pack, with the arrival of a new supercomputer that paces the world’s fastest. Dubbed “Ookami”…
Veteran contractor warns water watchers to plan now
By GREGORY ZELLER // A new “space race” is taking place right underneath Long Island’s feet. So says Michael Beyer, president of Islandia-based Bancker Construction Corp., who believes aging infrastructure…
Ambitious startup closes the gaps for Suffolk bridges
By GREGORY ZELLER // A multinational startup offering artificial intelligence-based maintenance solutions for bridges and tunnels is deploying throughout Suffolk County. Dynamic Infrastructure – purveyor of a smart software platform…
With election over, COVID is no longer a political issue
By TERRY LYNAM // As we move beyond what has to be counted among the most acrimonious election seasons in history, hopes for a new era of bipartisan collaboration hinge…
At SBU, rats get bellyaches, humans get smarter
By GREGORY ZELLER // Unt now, ve vill brainvash zese lab rats to hate zeir favorite foods! Hahahaha! What sounds like an iffy plot from a B-grade ’50s sci-fi flick…
Crackdown: Bad news for restaurants (and Aunt Joan)
By GREGORY ZELLER // Welcome back to the brink, Long Island. And you might want to rethink those Thanksgiving plans. Coronavirus cases are spiking – the New York State Department…