Ceremonies end, but work continues for 9/11 heroes
By GREGORY ZELLER // The heart-rending memorial ceremonies are over, the “never forget” reminders have ceased, the calendar moves on – and once again, the brutal and shattering terrorist attacks…
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Albany pumps $40M into biotech commercialization
By GREGORY ZELLER // Good news for Long Island’s impressive biotech-research corridor: New York State has opened a new Biodefense Commercialization Fund designed to speed promising life-science research to market….
No. 623: Ida pours, the fine wine flows, the Vikings land – and 11 days simply vanish
Rain out: Between near-miss Henri and super-soaker Ida, we’ve had quite enough rain, thank you – thankfully, the sun is shining today, dear readers, just in time for a…
No. 619: Space voyagers, mosquitoes and airports fly – and the Northwell Nurses Choir soars, once again
Package deal: Another workweek conquered, another Friday reached … don’t know how you do it, dear readers, but do it you do, with style. It is indeed Friday out…
For Feinstein, a brainy summer of big breakthroughs
By GREGORY ZELLER // The big brains at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research are compiling an enormous summer, replete with breakthrough studies and millions of dollars in new research…
No. 618: Why congressmen should listen to their moms – plus simulated golf, and the literal birth of a nation
Do the math: It’s Wednesday, dear readers, and the 230th day of the year, with only 135 days left in testy, taxing 2021. Mathematically, that makes today Aug. 18;…
Plot twist: ‘Choker’ Biles becomes mental-health hero
By TERRY LYNAM // When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles announced that she was withdrawing from the team finals and individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics because she had to…
No. 617: On 3D imagery, strangely balanced baseball and carnivores – perfect, on National Filet Mignon Day!
That happened fast: Forget everything we said earlier this week about Long Island’s temperate climate – it’s hot as blazes out there, dear reader, as we wrap up what…
No. 615: Lighthouses shine, Adelphi gets its game on and health systems unite (maybe), with fresh breath
Summer stroll: More like a summertime sprint, dear readers, as we wrap up this anything-but-leisurely week of socioeconomic innovation and look forward to another well-earned weekend. However you got…
No. 612: The metric system, new COVID clues and a unique gun-violence plan, all coated in milk chocolate
Right where you left us: Here we are, dear readers, back in your inbox and back on the beat midway through this blessedly cooler week of socioeconomic innovation. Let’s…
No. 610: Blasting off with space pitches, snakes and plutonium implosions (just like Mom used to make)
Heat wave: Farewell, workweek, hello, weekend – it’s Friday, dear readers, as this steamy five-day sprint delivers unto us another well-earned respite. Stay hydrated and keep cool – we’ll…
No. 609: In which we storm Bastilles, reveal nominees, measure up and take it off – take it ALL off
Don’t sweat it: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, and the midpoint of another summery workweek, complete with pop-up storms and pea-soup air. Yes, it’s sticky out there – but…
Small screen, big honor for Emmy-nominated series
By GREGORY ZELLER // And the Emmy Award nominations go to … HJMT Public Relations! Whether the Long Beach-based PR house walks away with a golden statuette remains to be…
‘Independence at Home’ effort is where the heart is
By BETTY OLT // When the New York City area became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Northwell Health House Calls program – which treats chronically…
No. 607: Making macaroni, writing cheques, advancing New York Tech – and they say it’s your birthday, Ringo!
The days can’t be like the nights: The back of our necks (are) getting dirty and gritty, dear readers, and it’s hotter than a match head as we work…