Manhasset Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Joe Dragone.
Listen to this article The Regional Plan Association (RPA) is out with a new report analyzing the economic activity the Hudson Tunnel Project will generate. The study anticipates an even bigger expected impact than originally estimated. Now, HTP work is expected to generate $19.6 billion in economic activity and create 95,000 jobs during construction. That’s…
Listen to this article Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (SCHL) and Northwell Health have extended a strategic affiliation that aims to provide cancer patients with greater access to personalized healthcare. The alliance is extended for another 10 years. The affiliation is designed to bring the latest “biology research to the bedside of tens of thousands of…
Cari Gatto, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Swell Partners, has been selected as a Women2Watch of 2023 by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO). The award, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, recognizes women who serve as key senior leaders and are driving significant revenue growth. To be considered for the honor, businesses must be…
Listen to this article Stepping into Westbury-based Total Wine Spirits & More is an oenophile’s delight. The 26,000-square-foot wine shop carries 11,000 wines and 5,000 spirits from around the world, with a large selection form New York. There are dedicated spaces for classes, and tasting bars where consumers can learn more about wine, beer and…
Listen to this article Kelly Murphy is now the executive director and CEO of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. Murphy has worked at the Suffolk IDA for more than nine years, most recently serving as acting executive director following the retirement of Anthony Catapano in June of 2023. Her appointment to lead the agency…
Listen to this article Carl Lejuez has been appointed the university’s new executive vice president and provost, announced Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis. He presently serves as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut (UConn). As the chief academic officer at Stony Brook, Lejuez will be responsible for…
Listen to this article Hofstra University has announced its commencement speakers for its spring graduation on Sunday, May 19. The day will feature three separate ceremonies, and more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are scheduled to receive their degrees. Vanessa Baird-Streeter, president and CEO of the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI),…
Listen to this article A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro house in Stony Brook. For this $30 million project, $24 million has already been raised. The Ronald McDonald House will be built on the Stony Brook Medicine campus, designed to provide a safe, secure and comfortable environment for…
REALTOR® Kevin Leatherman was installed as the 2024 President of Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) during the recent Association’s Installation and Awards Event. Leatherman will serve as the 83rd President of LIBOR, a not-for-profit REALTOR® trade association serving 30,000 real estate professionals throughout Long Island. Announce your new employees, promotions, board positions, community notes…