Richard Murdocco | The Foggiest Idea

The Mall at Syosset

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Aug 8, 2013 | Economic Development

The following appeared on Long Island Business News’ Young Island: Just in case you haven’t heard: Taubman Centers wants to build a mall in Syosset on the old Cerro Wire property.The property, located at 305 Robbins Lane,...

A Sense of Optimism

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Jul 31, 2013 | Housing

Long Island is unnecessarily frustrating to all who live and work here. Each group has a unique set of frustrations that amounts to different Long Island.For developers, their projects get caught up in a boondoggle of red tape,...

Planning 101: What is Smart Growth?

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Jul 10, 2013 | Economic Development

The following was written for Long Island Business News’ Young Island: The goal of Planning 101 is to educate the public on Long Island’s land use policy and planning theories. It is my firm belief that an informed public...

The Lights Are On (Sometimes) But Nobody is Home

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Jun 26, 2013 | Economic Development

The following was written for Long Island Business News’ Young Island:In the beginning, there was the Long Island Lighting Company, or as residents called it, LILCO, which was the product of the conglomeration of several...

…Isn’t Good Enough

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Jun 20, 2013 | Transportation

The following was written for Long Island Business News’ Young Island. There is an unofficial motto that hangs over Nassau and Suffolk Counties… You see it many editorial and opinion columns, non-profit whitepapers and...