As climate deniers score, Earth Day’s down – but not out
By GREGORY ZELLER // Earth Day is not what it used to be, in amazing and terrible ways. Though an overwhelming majority of U.S. citizens recognizes climate change’s scientifically undeniable…
SUNY Old Westbury
No. 1050: Golden arches, Northwell’s senior moment and boldly going where we went 50 years ago
Temperature check: Break out the short sleeves, dear readers, as we bask in the early Spring’s warmest stretch – and the innovation economy heats up accordingly. Yes, it’s been…
No. 1039: Clocks change, Zarb zings, LOCAL launches (again) … and our new-sponsor-o-rama rolls on!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes: It’s Friday on Long Island and around the world, dear readers, and glorious change is in the air. Not only does time “spring forward” this weekend – Daylight…
No. 1038: Drake Media arrives, congestion pricing lives and new FSC degrees emerge (and have a snack!)
Studio city: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, and not just any Wednesday but the Wednesday when we proudly introduce Innovate Long Island’s newest sponsor, Drake Media Studios. As we…
Is there a nurse in the house? A few more, thanks to this
By GREGORY ZELLER // A unique joint-admissions partnership between a leading State University of New York medical school and a top regional university will significantly expand Long Island’s nursing-education capacity….
No. 1023: In which years end, eyeballs mend and a healthy holiday rest is just what the doctor ordered
Identify for retina scan: Yeah, never gonna look at Captain Kirk’s retina scan the same way again. Not sure how they deal with detached retinas in the 23rd Century,…
No. 1019: In which toilets shine, tourism stays home and the Gettysburg Address speeds by (heads up, men!)
Break in the action: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as the last action-packed workweek before the hectic holiday season rumbles to its manic midpoint. Yes, next week is Thanksgiving…
No. 1017: Winter is coming – but AI-powered schools, pizza with the works and happy hour are already here!
Feel the heat: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we hurdle the hump of another late-Autumn workweek – complete with a brief but chilly Winter preview. Yes, Long Island,…
No. 1015: In which redheads, rescue missions and Roy Rogers rally, and comets defy conventional science
Working on it: Welcome to the first Wednesday of November, dear readers, and the midpoint of the penultimate month’s first workweek. Election Day is behind us, Veteran’s Day is…
No. 1013: On cats, oatmeal and everybody’s favorite sitcom – plus, turning the page on the Digital Age
Time check: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as October (and Daylight Savings Time) run out the clock. Yes, the sun is setting on the 10th month of 2025 (just…
At Farmingdale State, applauding ASAP|ACE success
By GREGORY ZELLER // State University of New York royalty visited Long Island this week to celebrate a significant expansion of two successful student-retention/college-completion initiatives. During a Wednesday tour of…
No. 1006: In which makers, manufacturers and caramel custard star, and Mickey Mouse joins the club
Cold air, warm wishes: Welcome to a seasonably nippy Friday on Long Island, dear readers, as another Autumnal workweek cools its jets and October officially establishes its chilly presence….
On the air, and on point, during World College Radio Day
By GREGORY ZELLER // October 3 is an exciting day for SUNY Old Westbury’s official radio station, which is scheduled to join a worldwide broadcasting event. Welcome to World College…
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…
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…