No. 1,000: The more things change…
Welcome, intrepid innovators, to Wednesday and a landmark edition of your favorite innovation newsletter, and to a momentous day in Innovate Long Island history. It’s mindboggling that more than…
Northwell Health
The poor prognosis of politicized public health
By TERRY LYNAM // The nation’s public-health professionals are in full-blown panic over the dumpster fire that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ignited within the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
No. 988: Dictators defeated, septic supported, sundaes savored – and enjoying life with old ‘Friends’
Take a moment: Welcome to Friday, intrepid innovators, and to the end of July, almost – by this time next week, it will be August already! Yes, the sultry…
No. 987: On Walnut Queens, glorious grandmothers and decadent desserts, with a big win in the war on AIDS
Comfort zone: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, and another beautiful Summer day here on Long Island. Yes, we Islanders are quite comfortable as we hurdle the hump with moderate…
No. 983: In which we set sail, lose a good president, explore horizons and devour cookies (and doughnuts)
Hot (off the presses): Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we sweat out the first full workweek of July – and we do mean sweat. It certainly has been…
No. 982: On upgraded ERs, political ideologies and hot Summer vacations, with delicious meals on wheels
Way to go: Welcome to Friday, intrepid innovators! You’ve outlasted a blistering heatwave, conquered Summer 2025’s first official workweek and earned yourself another well-deserved weekend! Away we go: Before…
On healthcare, GOP’s budget bill is one big, ugly mess
By TERRY LYNAM // All federal health and human services policies have long-lasting impacts on everyday Americans, including many provisions in the latest version of President Donald Trump’s One Big…
No. 978: Overcoming our fears, equalizing tax rates and playing the blame game – with (almost) no dad jokes
Busy busy: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and not just any Friday but the last Friday of Spring 2025 (sorta … this year’s Summer Solstice takes place at precisely…
No. 976: Eyes have it, RAISE raises flags and beaches are stormed – with plenty of donuts, so control yourself
Parenthetically speaking: Well done, intrepid innovators! Another workweek completed (nearly), another weekend welcomed (almost). Just one more (busy) workday to work through before our (well-earned) two-day blow, and this…
As AI proliferates, Long Island carves out a sweet spot
By BRAD CARLSON // We can’t go long without seeing or hearing something about artificial intelligence these days. It burst onto the public scene with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT…
No 971: Wish Dowling well, watch what you say and enjoy some BBQ and root beer (or maybe a mimosa?)
Reward system: Congratulations, intrepid innovator! You’ve dodged those persistent Spring showers (here on Long Island), successfully completed another busy workweek (almost) and earned yourself another glorious weekend (yeah, baby)….
No. 970: On water quality, spokes-chihuahuas and the master of The Force – and tears for a small-biz legend
Speed limit: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we motor through May and race through another Springtime workweek. It’s hard to believe, but if you factor in the rapidly…
‘Unprecedented’ opportunity in Northwell megamerger
By GREGORY ZELLER // It’s official: Nuvance Health is now part of Northwell Health. The merger of the two health systems – first announced in February 2024, greenlit last August…
No. 969: Rentals rejected, nurses nurtured, Hofstra hyped – and why your kids are pulling an all-nighter
Sweet reunion: Hello again, dear readers! After our short-but-sweet Spring break, your favorite innovation-economy newsletter is back on the beat. We missed you, too! But here we are, reenergized…
No. 968: On senior homes, junior electricians and a decade of innovation, brought to you by you
That’s so 2015: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, and not just any Wednesday, but the last Wednesday – the last day, in fact – of April 2025. This is significant…