Listen to this article Enrollment at State University of New York campuses on Long Island are climbing, with Stony Brook University, Farmingdale State College and SUNY Old Westbury hitting new milestones. Stony Brook welcomed its largest incoming class of first-year students in the university’s 67-year history. New first-year students totaled 4,402, up 13% over last…
Listen to this article Given the region’s long history with the U.S. defense industry, it’s no surprise that a recent recruiting drive from the sector’s manufacturers is targeting Long Island. Riders on the Long Island Rail Road may have seen the ads offering rewarding careers at buildsubmarines.com, which turns out to be a central job portal…
Listen to this article Members of the Long Island Association’s Manufacturing and Trade Committee gathered at the business organization’s Melville headquarters last week to discuss workforce development for the region’s manufacturing sector. Local manufacturing companies, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions and government agencies, at a roundtable discussion, advocated for strategic investments and policy enhancements in education,…
Listen to this article A health system is expanding access to behavioral health services for Long Islanders, thanks to new affiliation agreements formed with local nonprofits. Northwell Health, headquartered in New Hyde Park, has entered into affiliation agreements with Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services (CN Guidance) and Family Service League (FSL) to expand access…
Listen to this article Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, the law firm headquartered in Uniondale, is expanding. The firm recently welcomed seven new attorneys, including the founding partners of another firm. Joining the firm are Doug Wasser and Adam Russ, partners; Adam Rosen, of counsel; and Brittany Adikes, Tyla Phillip, Jacqueline Fink, and Madison Scarfaro, associates. “It…
Listen to this article CEOs are increasing their investments in cybersecurity as risks related to artificial intelligence rise, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm. According to the 2024 KPMG U.S. CEO Outlook Survey released Wednesday, CEOs are actively addressing near-term risks to growth, especially geopolitics and economic…
Listen to this article Long Island parents strongly support a school ban on cell phone use and curbing social media companies. That’s according to the latest Oceanside-based Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine Poll.” In the poll, 82% said social media companies should do more to limit children’s use of their apps. And 85%…
Listen to this article Long Islanders are encouraged to leave their autos behind on Car Free Day LI on Sept. 22. Advocates say there are sustainable transportation options to reduce car use, lower emissions and improve regional air quality. The advocates – students, academia and corporate leaders as well as representatives from Long Island Rail…
Listen to this article Patients at Patchogue-based Long Island Community Hospital now have interactive, digital tablets that are designed to enhance their experience during hospital stays. Through the “MyWall” digital tablet system, patients can see who is on their healthcare team, view their estimated discharge dates, review educational courses assigned to them, order meals, log…
Listen to this article To provide financial empowerment to young people in low to moderate-income areas, Webster Bank, with branches on Long Island, is expanding its Finance Lab program. The Finance Lab is expanding to SCO Family of Services on Long Island, a provider of early childhood, independent youth and special needs and other programming…