Historically, its growing concentration of centers that make continuing contributions to basic science across the disciplines and its evolving mix of private enterprises that produce cutting edge technology has resulted in a rich and vibrant environment for the discovery of new knowledge and the translation of that knowledge into value in the marketplace.
Long Island is proud to be one of our country's premier cradles of innovation.
The assistance of Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is gratefully acknowledged. As part of the next phase of development, corrections will be made and achievements in the private, profit-making sector will be added. Corrections, clarifications, additions, and comments are invited.