Newsday: U.S. News rankings: Stony Brook best-ever SUNY rating
The main entrance to the Stony Brook University West Campus is shown on Jan. 5, 2022. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas By Carol Polsky Carol.Polsky@newsday.com Updated September 19, 2023 2:28 pm Stony Brook, Adelphi, Farmingdale State College and NYIT climbed the ranks in revamped 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, benefiting from new criteria giving more weight to educational outcomes for low-income and first-generation students, while eliminating factors such as alumni
Adelphi on the Rise: Double-Digit Jumps in Multiple U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Adelphi excels in several 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings including Best College, Social Mobility, Best Value, First-Year Experiences and Undergraduate Nursing. In addition to its 19-spot surge to No. 163 in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of the 2024 Best Colleges in America, Adelphi University moved up an unprecedented 85 spots in the media outlet’s annual Social Mobility rankings, from No. 140 last year to No. 55. Read more
LI Press: Ernie Canadeo – From Marketing Maven to Music Man
By Long Island Press Posted on September 4, 2023 What do you do for an encore after you’ve spent almost 40 years growing your company, the EGC Group, into Long Island’s largest and most prestigious marketing agency, and are now ready for your next challenge? You — that’s Ernie Canadeo — become chairman of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and the driving force in creating Long Island’s first and most exciting hall of fame. Read more
LIBN: Hospital for Special Surgery opens in Suffolk
Adina Genn //August 31, 2023 The Hospital for Special Surgery, or HSS, is expanding on Long Island with its first Suffolk County location, at 56 Flying Point Road in Southampton.Read more
Fourteen Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 & Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ Lists
August 17, 2023 UNIONDALE, NY, AUGUST 17, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) Chairman and Co-Managing Partner, Jeffrey D. Forchelli, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use & Zoning Law. He has been recognized annually since 2018.Read more
LIBN: East End brewery launches IPA to benefit Marty Lyons Foundation
Photo by Cristian Migliara Adina Genn //August 15, 2023 An East End brewery is launching a new IPA to benefit the children supported by Bay Shore-based Marty Lyons Foundation.Read more
The Island 360: Feinstein Institutes doctor led research on first FDA-approved postpartum depression pill
Kristina M. Deligiannidis, of Feinstein Institutes in Manhasset is the principal investigator who helped develop the first postpartum depression pill, called zuranolone. (Courtesy Feinstein Institutes)By Karina Kovac -August 15, 2023 In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the first at-home oral pill to relieve postpartum depression after decades of preclinical research nationwide and the leadership role played by a doctor at Northwell Health.Read more
LIBN: Northwell raises $1M at Hamptons event
Paula Abdul and dancers / Courtesy of Northwell Health LIBN Staff //August 14, 2023 In Water Mill, Northwell Health raised $1 million at its Aug. 12 “Summer Hamptons Event,” or “SHE,” supporting the health system’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health.Read more
LIBN: On Long Island, an ‘urgent call’ for Big Brothers
Adina Genn //August 11, 2023 Westbury-based Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island has put out an “urgent call” for male volunteers.Read more
Patch: LI Cares Gets 5-Year $25M Grant From NYS: 'Very Significant,' CEO Says
Long Island Cares-Harry Chapin Food Bank received a five-year, $25 million grant from New York state. (Long Island Cares) Michael DeSantis,Patch Staff August 3, 2023 HAUPPAUGE, NY — Long Island Cares received a five-year, $25 million contract from New York state with the goal of helping food-insecure people on the island, Long Island Cares announced.Read more
LIBN: Lessing’s acquires school food service company
Arlene Mancini, Nick Mancini, Brianna Mancini, Kristina Bastian and Nicole Cestra. / Courtesy of Division Hospitality Group David Winzelberg August 2, 2023 Great River-based Lessing’s Hospitality Group has acquired Division Hospitality Group, a provider of food services to Catholic schools in the Bronx, Queens and Westchester areas. Read more
Newsday: Catholic Health opens $17M primary, specialty and urgent care clinic in Centereach
Catholic Health's new Ambulatory & Urgent Care facility in Centereach will offer MRI and other imaging services. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr. By Maura McDermottmaura.mcdermott@newsday.com Updated August 2, 2023 11:39 am Catholic Health is set to open its new $17 million primary, specialty and urgent care center in Centereach on Wednesday.Read More
Newsday: U.S. News says North Shore University, NYU Langone hospitals rank among best in nation
Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and NYU Langone Health’s hospitals, including its facility in Mineola, were both named to U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of the 22 best hospitals in the United States. Credit: Northwell Health/Lee WeissmanBy Maura McDermottmaura.mcdermott@newsday.comUpdated August 1, 2023 Long Island has two of the nation’s top-ranked hospitals and nine of the best hospitals in New York, a new report shows.Read more
LIBN: Bethpage FCU is latest tenant signed to Tritec’s Station Yards
Martin DePasquale, executive vice president of preconstruction services for Tritec; Jimmy Coughlan, Tritec vice president of development; Kelley Heck -executive vice president and partner at Tritec; Emilio Cooper, senior vice president of retail banking at Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Tara Labriola, vice president of retail banking at Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Maria Zahn, assistant vice president of retail banking at Bethpage Federal Credit Union. / Courtesy of Tritec Real Estate David
LIBN: Bethpage FCU is latest tenant signed to Tritec’s Station Yards
Martin DePasquale, executive vice president of preconstruction services for Tritec; Jimmy Coughlan, Tritec vice president of development; Kelley Heck -executive vice president and partner at Tritec; Emilio Cooper, senior vice president of retail banking at Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Tara Labriola, vice president of retail banking at Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Maria Zahn, assistant vice president of retail banking at Bethpage Federal Credit Union. / Courtesy of Tritec Real Estate David
LIBN: Groundbreaking for $10 million expansion at St. Charles Hospital
Courtesy of St. Charles Hospital / Catholic Health David Winzelberg //July 26, 2023 Executives of Catholic Health and medical staff were joined by local elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming emergency department expansion at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. Read more
Newsday: LI vineyards are bracing for the potential impacts of climate change
Grape vines line the property at Harmony Vineyards in St. James on June 3, 2023. Credit: Morgan Campbell By Mark Harringtonmark.harrington@newsday.com Updated July 25, 2023 8:21 pm Long Island’s 3,000 acres of vineyards are on the front lines of climate change, and growers are planning to use new tools, grape varieties and skills to face the challenge. But the news isn’t all bad, experts said at an East End forum Tuesday.Read more
Newsday: Northwell gets $10M from Rechlers for A.I. health care research
Karina Davidson, Ph.D., senior VP for research at Northwell Health and Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research on Tuesday in New Hyde Park. Credit: Danielle Silverman By Maura McDermottmaura.mcdermott@newsday.comJuly 12, 2023 6:00 am Northwell Health and its Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research are expected to announce on Wednesday a $10 million donation by Long Island real estate developer Scott Rechler and his wife Debby to fund the use of artificial intelligence to address health disparities and
Newsday: PSEG lobbies state officials as LIPA considers becoming a public utility
PSEG Long Island executive Christopher Hahn answers questions at a public hearing at Brookhaven Town Hall on Aug. 9, 2021. Credit: Raychel Brightman By Mark Harringtonmark.harrington@newsday.com Updated July 10, 2023 4:13 pm Despite sharp pushback from LIPA and its trustees last year over its lobbying activity, PSEG Long Island and outside entities have continued to heavily lobby state government as a state commission prepared legislation to make LIPA a fully public utility.Read more
LIBN: SUNY Power: Long Island pushes forward in research and scholarship
Adina Genn//July 6, 2023 College graduates bringing home six-figures. Students graduating without debt. A talent pool scoring next-gen jobs in emerging fields. These are some of the profiles of State University of New York alumni. Touting the merits of the state’s 64-campus system is SUNY Chancellor John King. On a recent morning in June, King was in Melville to speak with members of the Long Island Association. Yet amid his marketing of SUNY, King was looking to the business leaders not only for atate
LIBN: SUNY Old Westbury is now a university
SUNY College at Old Westbury Student Union Adina Genn//July 6, 2023 SUNY Old Westbury is now recognized as formally as a university. While the institution will still be known as SUNY Old Westbury, its official educational title has changed. What had been the “State University of New York College at Old Westbury” is now “State University of New York at Old Westbury.”Read more
LIBN: Stony Brook University scores $700K grant for K-12 diversity leadership
Stony Brook University (Photo by John Griffin) Adina Genn July 5, 2023 Stony Brook University has scored a $700,000 New York State Education Department grant to address what educators describe as a shortage of diverse K-12 school leaders.Read more
LIBN: LIBN team wins 9 top journalism awards
At last week’s Fair Media Council’s Folio Awards ceremony, Associate Publisher Jenna Natale and LIBN Editor Joe Dowd accept a Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition of LIBN’s 70 years of service to the community. LIBN took home an additional six Folio Awards for editorial excellence. Photo courtesy of FMC. LIBN Staff//July 3, 202 Long Island Business News staff has won nine top journalism awards from both the Press Club of Long Island and the Fair Media Council in June. LIBN was also
LI Herald: Belmont Park racetrack modernization project aims to begin next year
Junior Alvarado, who rode Itsakeyper to victory in Race #2 at Belmont on June 16, was joined by Long Island Association members. The race was named in honor of the LIA.COURTESY LONG ISLAND ASSOCIATIONBy Ana Borruto The New York Racing Association is aiming to break ground on a $455 million Belmont Park modernization project in 2024 that will transform the historic racing venue.Read more
Breeze Inaugurates 2 Destinations This Week from Long Island-Islip
Breeze Inaugurates 2 Destinations This Week from Long Island-Islip:Nonstops to Portland and Raleigh-Durham-- Both Routes from just $59* One Way –- Islip, NY (June 28, 2023) – Breeze Airways,the U.S. only Nice Low Cost Carrier, is adding two new nonstop destinations from Long Island’s MacArthur Airport this week, with a seasonal summer nonstop to Portland, ME, Wednesday, and to Raleigh-Durham, NC, starting Thursday. The new flights are now available from just $59* one way if purchased by July 5,
LIBN: Stony Brook University works with NYS to train, expand addiction workforce
Shari Miller Adina Genn June 23, 2023 Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare has scored a grant of up to $1.4 million from New York State to help individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction. Read more
LIBN: South Fork Wind project advances with substation foundation
Courtesy of South Fork Wind/Boskalis David Winzelberg June 22, 2023 The installation of a substation foundation for the South Fork Wind project off the East End of Long Island has been hailed as a major milestone by government officials, union leaders and utility executives. Read more
Newsday: Bill to free up land for wind farm cable stalls in special session
Norway-based Equinor’s Empire Wind 2 project would be based more than 20 miles from the South Shore from Long Beach. The cable would make landfall at Long Beach and traverse 3.3 miles to a substation in Island Park, connecting at the E.F. Barrett power plant. Credit: Maersk Supply Service By Yancey Roy yancey.roy@newsday.com@yanceyroy Updated June 20, 2023 ALBANY – The fate of a Long Island offshore wind project hung in the balance Tuesday as labor unions and environmentalists scrambled to persuade
LIBN: Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing earns accreditation
Adina Genn//June 14, 2023 Hempstead-based Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies undergraduate program has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, an educational-accrediting agency.Read more
LIBN: Stony Brook biochemist scores $2M NIH grant
Adina Genn//June 13, 2023 A biochemist from Stony Brook University has scored a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, or NIGMS.Read more
LIBN: Stony Brook biochemist scores $2M NIH grant
Adina Genn //June 13, 2023 A biochemist from Stony Brook University has scored a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, or NIGMS.Read More
Farmingdale State College Receives U.S. Department of Education Designations
Farmingdale State College Receives U.S. Department of Education Designations May 31, 2023 Farmingdale State College (FSC) today announced it has received two Federal designations from the U.S. Department of Education, for higher education institutions enrolling populations with significant percentages of undergraduate minority students. The designations will make available increased federal funding for programs to recruit and retain minority undergraduate students that will assist them from admission to
LIRR Adding Summer Friday South Fork Commuter Connection Service
New Schedules Give LIRR the Flexibility to Operate More East End ServiceRiders Will Now Have Two Summer Friday Round Trips to/from the South ForkView Photos of Today’s News ConferenceView Video of Today’s News Conference The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) joined local officials to announce enhanced summer Friday South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) service.Read more
Breeze Airways and Long Island MacArthur Airport Celebrate New Non-Stop Destinations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Breeze Airways and Long Island MacArthur Airport Celebrate New Non-Stop Destinations Islip, NY – May 18, 2023 –Long Island MacArthur Airport today celebrated all eight Breeze Airways’ destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) with an inaugural “Feel the Summer Breeze” sendoff for customers flying to Richmond, VA. The airport and airline marked the event with a water curtain salute from the Airport Fire Rescue Team. Read more
LIBN: NY Tech joins Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network
Photo by John Feinberg Adina Genn//May 15, 2023 New York Institute of Technology has joined Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network, or KEEN, a national organization that focuses on developing and promoting innovation “for the good of society,” according to the university. Partnering intuitions share a vision of providing students with an “entrepreneurial mindset,” along with the technical skills inherent within their degree. This way, graduating students are equipped to prepare “personal, economic,
LIBN: LIU to open Center for the Study of the Presidency
LIU to open Center for the Study of the Presidency Adina Genn//May 15, 2023 Long Island University is opening The Center for the Study of the Presidency at The Roosevelt School at the Brookville campus. The center, whose supporters include some descendants from previous presidents, aims to foster “historic passion and civic engagement” about the presidency, according to a news release from LIU. It will offer insights from journalists, historians, and White House veterans. Through the lens of
LIBN: TD foundation awards housing grant to LI nonprofit
Courtesy of Options for Community Living David Winzelberg//May 10, 2023 Ronkonkoma-based Options for Community Living was one of 37 nonprofits nationwide to be awarded a housing grant from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank. Read more
Newsday: Jake's 58, Winters Center partner to train workers with autism for hospitality jobs
victor.ocasio@newsday.comUpdated May 8, 2023 9:29 am Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel has partnered with a new nonprofit to help train adults on the autism spectrum for jobs in Long Island’s hospitality industry.Read more
MTA Announces Opening of Grand Central Madison Escalators and Elevator at 43rd Street into Historic Biltmore Room
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today unveiled two escalators and one elevator connecting Grand Central Madison’s Long Island Rail Road Concourse with Metro-North Railroad’s main concourse at Grand Central Terminal. The escalators ascend into Metro-North’s main concourse near Tracks 39 through 42, near 43rd Street, in the historic section of the concourse known as the Biltmore Room. Read more
Newsday: Northwell's Mather Hospital kicks off construction for new ER
Rendering of an expanded emergency department proposed for Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson. Credit: Environments for Health Architecture for Northwell HealthmauramcdermottMay 5, 2023 5:00 am Northwell Health said Thursday it has started construction on the new $52 million emergency department at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson.Read more
LIBN: M&T awards $585K to LI nonprofits
David Winzelberg//May 3, 2023 The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank, awarded a total of $585,000 in grants to Long Island nonprofit organizations. Read more
Newsday: Stony Brook University selected to lead New York Climate Exchange, a $700 million hub on Governor's Island
By Carol PolskyCarol.Polsky@newsday.com Updated April 24, 2023 12:12 pm A project to create a center for climate research, education and job training on Governor’s Island in New York Harbor will be led by Stony Brook University, it was announced today.Read more
Newsday: Haugland gets $200M-plus wind-farm cable contract
A self-elevating barge off Smith Point, as seen from Moriches Inlet, conducting sea-floor survey work for the Sunrise Wind farm in 2020. Credit: Newsday / Mark HarringtonBy Mark HarringtonMHarringtonNews Updated April 23, 2023 12:25 pm Developers of the Sunrise Wind project have awarded Long Island’s largest wind-farm contract to date to Melville-based Haugland Group for construction of a 17.5-mile cable from Smith Point to Holbrook.Read more
LIBN: LIA launches support program for East End businesses
LIA launches support program for East End businesses Adina Genn//April 21, 2023 A new effort is underway to support East End businesses that are members of the Long Island Association, the region’s largest business group.Read more
Newsday: Long Island's East End the focus of new business development initiative
Kristen Reynolds, CEO and president of Discover Long Island, will help lead a committee for the LIA organizing East End events. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas by James T. Madore April 20, 2023 5:00 am Helping businesses on the East End to forge partnerships with their counterparts elsewhere in the region and receive assistance from economic development groups is the aim of a new initiative from the Long Island Association, officials said.Read more
LIBN: SUNY Old Westbury is becoming a university
SUNY College at Old Westbury Student UnionSUNY Old Westbury is becoming a university Adina Genn//April 18, 2023 SUNY Old Westbury is becoming a university, effective July 1, the institution said in a news release on Monday. The announcement was made on Friday, during the inauguration of Timothy Sams as the institution’s sixth president.Read more
LIBN: Harris Beach expands healthcare team
Peter Hoffman/Courtesy of Harris BeachAdina Genn//April 17, 2023 Harris Beach is expanding its healthcare team with the addition of Peter Hoffman, who has joined the firm as a partner.Read more
LIA Press Release: The Long Island Association, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, and Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce awarded grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 29, 2023 Contact: Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs & Communications, Long Island Associationssikes@longislandassociation.orgThe Long Island Association, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, and Long Island Hispanic Chamber of
Longisland.com: Transportation Coalition Urges State Lawmakers to Match Federal Investment in Local Infrastructure
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) & Billy Haugland, CEO of Haugland Group Photo by: Carolyn Riggs Brookhaven, NY – A coalition of construction and organized labor leaders joined forces with Representative Andrew R. Garbarino to call on leaders in Albany to finally invest in Long Island’s failing roads and bridges.Read more
CPI Aero Receives $1.8M Follow-On Order for Welded Fluid Tank Assemblies
EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CPI Aero® or the Company) (NYSE American: CVU) announced today that an undisclosed aerospace OEM has awarded CPI Aero a $1.8 million contract for complex welded fluid tank assemblies for an unspecified application. Deliveries will begin in 2023 and end in 2024.Read more
LIBN: Sands partners with Minority Millennials for jobs and business opportunities
By: David Winzelberg February 9, 2023 Las Vegas Sands has partnered with Minority Millennials on jobs and procurement for its proposed casino and resort development at Nassau Coliseum site. Read more
Luxe Lifestyle Magazine names John's Crazy Socks ''most inspirational social enterprise''
John's Crazy Socks of Farmingdale was named the world's "most inspirational social enterprise" by LUXlife Magazine as part of the publication's annual Style and Apparel Awards.Read more
Governor Hochul Announces Ribbon Cutting of Long Island University's $26 Million College of Veterinary Medicine Learning Center
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the ribbon cutting of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine Learning Center at its Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, Nassau County.Read more
News12: Local food banks seek to help as extra SNAP benefits set to expire
Extra SNAP benefit assistance is set to expire at the end of the month even as inflation is hitting Long Islanders hard.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be knocked down to pre-pandemic levels of assistance.Read more
Newsday: Grand Central Madison opens Wednesday, culmination of $11.1 billion East Side Access project
By: Alfonso A. CastilloUpdated January 26, 2023 1:23 pm More than a century after the opening of Penn Station, the Long Island Rail Road will open its second Manhattan terminal on Wednesday, Grand Central Madison.Read more
Suffolk County awarded $1,365,000 to EAC to fight opioid addiction.
Suffolk County awarded $1,365,000 to EAC to fight opioid addiction. EAC will receive $275,000 per year for 3 years for the Transitional Case Management Substance Use Disorder Program, $180,000 per year for 3 years for the Treatment to Alternative for Safer Community Program.See the Tweet
LIBN: At SUNY Old Westbury, $1.87M for new STEM education center
By: Adina Genn January 18, 2023 SUNY Old Westbury has been awarded $1.87 million to create the Old Westbury STEM Center for Engagement, Entrepreneurship & Inclusion, or OW-STEM.Read more
Long Island Press: 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Grants 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. Charter Membership
100 Black Men of America, Inc. granted new chapter charter to 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. on Dec. 10, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 100 Black Men of Eastern New York’s mission is to serve the African American Community in Eastern New York in the areas of education, health and wellness, advocacy, mentoring, and community development, leadership development, and economic empowerment.Read more
LIBN: Henry Schein donates hygiene packs to Ukraine
Henry Schein donates hygiene packs to Ukraine By: Adina Genn December 22, 2022 To help ease a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine brought by the invasion of Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Henry Schein, headquartered in Melville, has donated dental hygiene packs. Filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo, the packs reached more than 27,000 Ukrainians impacted by the war.Read more
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner
January 3, 2023 Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce the promotions of the following attorneys to Partner effective January 1, 2023Read more
The City: New York State of Wind: Future Looks Breezy for Offshore Empire
While approaching Wainscott Beach on Long Island’s South Fork in early December, one could see the most tangible aspect of offshore wind’s New York progress even before hearing the crash of waves: three pillars about as tall as the Statue of Liberty, jutting up from the ocean.Read more
East End Beacon: Stony Brook Program Seeks to Train New Farmers
Stony Brook University is introducing a new piece into the local food ecosystem here in 2023, with the launch of a new Small Scale Farming Program this month at the university’s Southampton campus.Read more
LIBN: Rev. Calvin Butts, III, former SUNY Old Westbury president, dies at 73
Rev. Calvin O. Butts III (Photo by Judy Walker)Rev. Calvin Butts, III, former SUNY Old Westbury president, dies at 73 By: Adina Genn October 28, 2022 Calvin O. Butts, III, the president emeritus of the State University at Old Westbury and civil rights leader, died Friday. He was 73.Read more
Newsday: The Rev. Calvin Butts, influential Harlem pastor and former SUNY Old Westbury president
By Robert Brodskyrobert.brodsky@newsday.com The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who welcomed generations of worshippers from across the globe to Harlem's landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, and who was the longest serving president at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, transforming the school's infrastructure and boosting enrollment, died Friday at age 73, the church announced.Read more
Newsday: All-abilities job fair coming to Old Bethpage
Chris Rosa, left, president and CEO of the Viscardi Center, with Mark and John Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, spoke at a Long Island Association event on Thursday. Credit: Howard SchnappBy Victor Ocasiovictor.ocasio@newsday.com Jobseekers of all abilities will be welcomed at a special job fair in Old Bethpage on Wednesday. The event, hosted by nonprofits Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) and Life’s WORC, is aimed at giving Long Islanders with disabilities — and those
LIBN: LIA event highlights disability employment
The panel discussion on disability employment held at the LIA's Melville headquarters. / Courtesy of the Long Island AssociationLIA event highlights disability employment By: David Winzelberg October 14, 2022 The Long Island Association held a panel discussion Thursday to mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more
Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital Appoints New President
Bethpage, NY — October 11, 2022 — Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital has named Christopher Nelson, MBA, its new president effective October 17, 2022. Nelson will oversee all areas of operations at St. Joseph Hospital, with a particular focus on executing strategies for growth, continued improvement in quality and patient experience, while boosting employee engagement and workforce development. “I’m excited to join Catholic Health at a time where the system and hospital, both deeply rooted in its
LIBN: LIA tackles cannabis and banking challenges
Courtesy of the Long Island AssociationLIA tackles cannabis banking and financing challenges By: David Winzelberg October 7, 2022 The Long Island Association hosted a panel of cannabis and banking experts Thursday to discuss the industry’s financing challenges and support federal legislative solutions. Read more
LIBN: St. Francis highlighted in streaming video series
Dr. Charles Lucore became president of St. Francis Hospital in 2018. (Photo by Judy Walker)St. Francis highlighted in streaming video series By: Adina Genn September 26, 2022 St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is the subject of a new streaming video series. The series is created by Mediflix, an integrated streaming video health platform and counts Cleveland Clinic, Yale Medicine, Northwell Health among others as clients. Read more
LIBN: Working Healthy
Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer and employees have embarked on a health and wellness journey. Photo by Judy Walker By: Adina Genn August 18, 2022 A healthy workplace is everything. This much was underscored by COVID-19. As the pandemic revealed, if one person came down with the virus, the whole operation could be at risk, from a slowdown to a complete shutdown.Read more
New York Trend NYC: United States Black Chambers, Inc. Names New York States Largest Black Chamber LIAACC Spoke of the Month of August 2022
New York, New York – United States Black Chambers, Inc. names New York States largest black chamber LIAACC Spoke of the Month August 2022. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. serves the four counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.Read more
LIBN: The Power List - Health Care 2022
Power List: Health Care 2022 By: LIBN Staff August 11, 2022Click here to download LIBN Power List: Health Care 2022
Newsday: Syosset-based ERASE Racism names president to succeed founder
Laura Harding, an attorney working with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education in Washington, D.C., next month is set to become president of ERASE Racism in Syosset. Credit: gbestellephotos By Olivia Winslow olivia.winslow@newsday.com Updated August 8, 2022 6:17 pm An attorney with a wide range of experience in education, housing and racial equity issues is slated next month to become the new president of ERASE Racism, the Syosset-based civil rights organization led for 21 years by founder
New Owner Of Tomkins Cove Lovett Plant Eyes Operations To Support Offshore Windfarm Developments In
Haugland Group, Which Bought Plant Property For $2.85 Million, Would Benefit From Passage Of Floating Zone Amendment To Stony Point Zoning Code By Tina Traster William (Billy) Haugland Jr. asks this reporter if she’s seen ‘Field of Dreams,’ the 1989 film starring Kevin Costner who transforms an empty cornfield in Iowa into a baseball diamond. (She has.) Haugland, the co-president of Haugland Group LLC of Melville, Long Island, mentions the film as a framework to talk about the company’s purchase of the
LIBN: Mount Sinai Health System, Contessa launch home-based medical care
Photo by Mount Sinai South Nassau By: LIBN Staff August 4, 2022 In an existing joint venture with Contessa, a Nashville-based provider of home-recovery care, Mount Sinai Health System has launched Mount Sinai at Home. Read more
Newsday: Three LI hospitals rank among best in U.S., federal ratings say
An exterior view of the new Emergency Department at Huntington Hospital, which received a five-star rating. Credit: Lee Weissman By Maura McDermott mauramcdermottUpdated August 3, 2022 7:57 am Three Long Island hospitals are among the nation’s top-performing medical centers, while three others ranked at the bottom, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported.Read more
Stony Brook University Hospital earns national recognition from U.S. News & World Report
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 50 nationally for Urology, and Diabetes and Endocrinology.Read more
The LiRo Group Welcomes Phillip Eng, PE, as Executive Vice President
(Syosset, NY, August 2, 2022) The LiRo Group, (LiRo), a national, multidisciplinary project and construction management, engineering, architecture, and technology firm, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Phillip Eng, PE to Executive Vice President. Mr. Eng has joined LiRo after a 40-year career in public service in which his most prominent role was President of the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). He held the position for nearly four years until he stepped down in February 2022. As President, he
Newsday: Summit Health buys 4 more LI medical practices
Summit Health recently acquired this medical practice at 206 Fallwood Pkwy. in Farmingdale. Credit: Summit Health By: mauramcdermott Updated August 1, 2022 1:39 pm Four more Long Island medical practices are joining Summit Health, the Manhattan-based company that runs primary and specialty care offices as well as the CityMD chain of urgent care clinics. Read more
Newsday: Fed's rate hikes hit home for Long Islanders
The combination of inflation and rate hikes is “a tremendous strain on small business owners right now,” said Phil Andrews, president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce. Credit: Corey Sipkin By Newsday Staff Updated July 28, 2022 12:55 pm This article was reported by Jonathan LaMantia, Maura McDermott, Victor Ocasio, Tory N. Parrish and Ken Schachter. It was written by Schachter. The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are rippling through the economy and hitting many Long
Newsday: Harry Chapin's work to fight hunger remembered as bust unveiled
A bust of legendary singer and songwriter Harry Chapin was unveiled Friday at Long Island Cares in Hauppauge that bears his name. Before his death, Chapin was an advocate for a hunger-free Long Island. The larger-than-life bronze piece, named “Story of a Life” after the Chapin song, was created by sculptor and former Chapin neighbor, Susan Bahary. Credit: Howard Schnapp By John Asbury john.asbury@newsday.comJohnAsbury Updated July 15, 2022 8:22 pm Even 40 years after his death, Harry Chapin’s
Newsday: John's Crazy Socks expands to new space, to sell at Kohl's
John’s Crazy Socks, co-founded by Mark Cronin and son John Cronin, center, celebrated their expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the company’s new Farmingdale facility, attended by local officials, community members and employees Wednesday. Credit: Danielle Silverman By victor.ocasio@newsday.com June 9, 2022 Local online sock retailer John’s Crazy Socks has relocated to a larger warehouse and distribution hub as the Long Island business prepares to expand its retail presence into Kohl’s stores
Newsday: LIRR's issues Grand Central Madison draft timetables, with some critics
Service into LIRR's Grand Central Madison station is expected to begin later this year. Credit: AP / Eduardo Munoz Alvarezalfonso.castillo@newsday.com Updated June 2, 2022 Long Island Rail Road riders will have many more options to travel into and out of New York City upon the completion of East Side Access later this year, according to proposed timetables released by the LIRR Thursday.Read more
Newsday: Health commissioner: Make mask-wearing comfortable for employees
A KN95 mask. Credit: TNS/Chris Urso By James Madore Updated May 24, 2022 7:41 pm The state’s top doctor urged employers on Tuesday to make employees feel comfortable in wearing masks on the job.Read more
City & State: The 2022 Energy & Environment Power 100
New York’s leaders with the most political megawatts. The New Croton Dam in Westchester County. MICHAEL ORSO/GETTY IMAGES The push for clean energy is picking up steam in New York. The Hochul administration is advancing major renewable energy projects, including offshore wind developments, solar farms and transmission lines. The state budget boosted funding for climate change mitigation, mandated electric school buses and advanced a $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond
Newsday: CityMD launches integrated care practice with urgent, primary and specialty doctors under one roof
Dr. Shahida Khan, left, a CityMD physician and Dr. Karyn Ginsburg, an endocrinologist, at the recent opening of a new clinic in Greenvale where urgent-care patients can access specialists. Credit: Danielle Silverman By Maura McDermottmaura.mcdermott@newsday.comApril 1, 2022 5:00 am CityMD has launched a new medical practice offering the urgent-care chain’s walk-in services plus primary and specialty care under one roof, the latest entry on Long Island’s fast-growing list of super-sized doctors’ offices
Newsday: CityMD parent company buys Long Island medical group
Dr. Dan Frogel, chief medical officer for the New York region at Summit Health, said the Long Island group brings with it "a wide range of multispecialty and primary care services." Credit: Summit HealthBy Maura McDermott maura.mcdermott@newsday.com @mauramcdermottUpdated March 2, 2022 5:00 AM Medical Associates, a Hauppauge-based medical group with seven Long Island locations, has joined a network of 340 medical facilities that includes the CityMD urgent care clinics.Read more
Newsday: 28 LI organizations awarded $8.8M in grants to tackle postpartum depression, domestic violence, other health issues
Molloy College in Rockville Centre received a $750,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to support the school's mobile health clinic, which provides free services to low-income residents on Long Island. Credit: Howard SchnappBy Deborah S. Morris deborah.morris@newsday.com @dsvmorrisUpdated February 6, 2022 3:17 PMPRINT SHARE Programs to address postpartum depression, domestic violence and access to health screenings are getting funded thanks to $8.8 million in grants awarded to local