As the world steadily marches into the future, one area that remains a focal point of interest for many is the housing market. Over the past few years, the real estate landscape has experienced significant shifts, influenced by many factors such as economic conditions, demographic trends, societal changes, and housing inventory fluctuations. Looking ahead, it’s…
Listen to this article Federal prosecutors say seven Long Islanders were criminally charged in federal court in Brooklyn Wednesday in connection to a $2.75 billion Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme. The Long Islanders facing charges include Noman Ahmed of Port Jefferson Station, Adnan Arshad of Mount Sinai, Rehman Diwan of Hicksville, Jessica Hendrickson of Patchogue,…
Listen to this article The U.S. Justice Department’s Eastern District of New York has announced new leadership. U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announced the appointment of Alixandra Smith as the office’s chief of the Criminal Division, as well as John Durham as chief of the Long Island Division and Chief of the Criminal Section of the…
Listen to this article Farmingdale-based John’s Crazy Socks has announced its fourth annual sock design contest. The company is nowaccepting entries. The first-place winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, and have their sock design produced and available for sale on the firm’s online. A selected charity partner will receive 10% of the profits from…
Listen to this article The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and GridMatrix announced an expansion of their partnership on June 25. GridMatrix, a leading provider of AI software for critical infrastructure optimization, will deploy its cloud-based software platform at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Since 2022, GridMatrix has been…
Listen to this article The Long Island Association recognized local business leaders recently at its third annual Evening of Honors event. Held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, the June 12 event drew about 400 attendees. The event highlighted the achievements of companies and their employees who boosted the region’s economy and contributed philanthropically to…
Listen to this article Weight loss medication is having a moment, as the development of a new drug in recent years resulted in an explosion of interest in the treatment, especially on social media. It comes on the heels of a boom in bariatric surgery, which experienced a similar trajectory in the years prior. DR.…
Listen to this article A new partnership has formed between Hofstra University’s School of Health Sciences and Adelphi University. The partnership provides a path for Adelphi students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Hofstra’s Creative Arts Therapy Counseling program. “This partnership is a great opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing a…
Listen to this article Small business owners across the nation are the most optimistic they’ve been since early 2020. In a post-pandemic climate, inflation remains a challenge for owners, but they are optimistic about artificial intelligence. That’s according to the Small Business Index, released Wednesday, by Met Life, which has a presence on Long Island,…
Listen to this article Farmingdale State College has named Robert Prezant as its next president. Effective Aug. 14, Prezant will serve as the college’s 10th president, taking the reigns from John Nader, who announced his retirement as Farmingdale State president last year. At a meeting late Wednesday afternoon, the SUNY Board of Trustees announced the…