In crisis management, the end of the ‘Golden Hour’
By JACI CLEMENT // One of the best illustrations of how disconnected organizations, communities and the news media have become is through the lens of time. Time means something different…
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As costs soar, lawmakers must tackle insurance fraud
By JASON JANAWSKY // In recent years, restaurant operating costs have soared – making it harder for companies to innovate and adapt as customer expectations evolve. Food and beverage service…
In space, no one can hear you think (or not)
By GREGORY ZELLER // That was great, the whole Artemis II thing. Impressive technology, fantastic distance records, peak human ingenuity, above-and-beyond bravery, all clicking without a hitch – stubborn space…
Senior tax break: Good news, but proceed with caution
By JENNIFER CONA // A new federal tax deduction for adults ages 65 and older is welcome relief – especially on Long Island, where the cost of living continues to…
Recognizing familiar patterns as AI enters the workforce
By JACI CLEMENT // Artificial intelligence entering the workforce feels like déjà vu all over again. Remember when computers were supposed to revolutionize the world? Free humankind to spend less…
Hochul’s fight against insurance fraud is a small-biz win
By PHIL ANDREWS // Skyrocketing insurance costs are putting real pressure on small businesses across New York State, especially women- and minority-owned businesses that already have less room to absorb…
AI can help, but therapy still needs a human touch
By LISA BURCH // Loneliness is no longer a private struggle. It’s a public health crisis, showing up in hospitals, classrooms, workplaces and counseling offices across Long Island and the…
Trust in news is down (but trust in the Internet is worse)
By JACI CLEMENT // Let’s talk about truth. Big-picture truth. If you only follow the headlines, you’d think the biggest crisis in our information system is that people no longer…
Detachments, of retinal and other varieties
By GREGORY ZELLER // The one-eyed man may be king in the land of the blind, but in a mecca of 21st Century innovation, he’s kinda screwed. Dutch Renaissance humanist…
AI offers higher risks (and some rewards) in hiring cycle
By LEE STEMKOSKI // Artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in many areas of life – and one growing area of growing concern, at least among employers, is the use…
AI won’t replace CRE brokers – but it will redefine them
By RALPH BENZAKEIN // The commercial real estate industry has always been shaped by information. For decades, brokers and developers have built their advantage on what they know – market…
As mental-health therapies evolve, Albany must keep up
By DEBORAH MAYO // In communities across New York, people living with anxiety, depression and other serious mental health conditions navigate a healthcare system that isn’t keeping up with their…
A food-insecurity farewell (and bring your own shoes!)
By PAULE PACHTER // Since I announced I was stepping down as president & CEO of Long Island Cares – after 17 1/2 years of the privilege of leading the…
New York needs balance in AI – and RAISE ain’t it
By MARC ALESSI // The race to become the national leader in artificial intelligence is accelerating, with several states making significant investments in the infrastructure that powers AI. They are…
Misguided RAISE Act could undermine LI entrepreneurs
By PHIL ANDREWS // Long Island’s entrepreneurs are leveraging technology like never before. From launching new ventures to adopting cutting-edge digital strategies, we are embracing innovation and leading with a…