Joshua Solomon

New York

Investigative Reporter at Newsday

Investigative reporter for @newsday. Send tips and food recs to [email protected].

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Articles

Trump's proposed Section 8 cuts may impact 5,700 LI households

20 hours ago | newsday.com | Joshua Solomon

After Joanne Gonzalez spent three years on a waitlist, the federal government awarded her a Section 8 housing voucher in 2009. The domestic abuse survivor and her three children moved into a $1,700-a-month apartment in Long Beach. Gonzalez paid 30% of her household income, initially $500, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development paid the rest.
Suspended or revoked licenses challenge New York drivers

1 month ago | newsday.com | Sandra Peddie |Joshua Solomon

Raymond Line was on his way back from a doctor’s appointment when he was pulled over for rolling through a stop sign in the village of Head of the Harbor in 2012. During the stop, the police officer also discovered that his registration had lapsed. Line, a cook, was worried about taking off work to go to village court because his finances were tight, so he never dealt with it. Fines accumulated, and eventually, his license was suspended.
HUD: Town of Hempstead excluded disabled people from public housing

Mar 21, 2025 | newsday.com | Joshua Solomon

The Town of Hempstead Housing Authority excluded disabled people for at least a decade from public housing it rents to low-income seniors, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determined. The alleged exclusion — which the housing authority disputes — is behind the state this week denying the housing authority millions of dollars in tax credits to raze and rebuild its "beyond repair" Dogwood Terrace public housing complex in Franklin Square, a Newsday investigation found.
Bedrick tragedy leads Suffolk County to activate child fatality review

Mar 14, 2025 | newsday.com | Joshua Solomon |Sandra Peddie |Anastasia Valeeva

Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine has ordered a county "Child Fatality Review Team" to convene for the first time, a move publicly announced after a Newsday investigation into the death of a Middle Island boy whose mother was investigated numerous times by Child Protective Services. The team was established by the county legislature nearly a decade ago, but was never put into action, Romaine's office said in a statement.
Long Island public housing failed inspections after mold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards found

Dec 4, 2024 | newsday.com | Joshua Solomon

One after another seniors gingerly walked into the middle of an impromptu circle at their public housing complex and aired their grievances on a chilly weekday this fall. Kathy Lai said she has black mold in the ceiling of her bathroom unit at Dogwood Terrace in Franklin Square, which is overseen by the Town of Hempstead Housing Authority. The crowd of her fellow tenants groaned in frustration.
Soft ceramic sensors for robotics

Dec 3, 2024 | springwise.com | Joshua Solomon |Matilda Cox

Spotted: Humans have long been captivated by robots, and although the humanoid machines of sci-fi fiction are yet to enter the mainstream, robotics technology is already boosting efficiencies across various industries, from manufacturing to farming. However, a key limitation of current robotic designs hinders their adaptability: the lack of embodied sensation. Robots, often constructed from rigid materials, can’t replicate the same rich sensory experience humans use to understand the world.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli Begins Christmas Cash Giveaways Across Australia

Dec 2, 2024 | dmarge.com | Joshua Solomon

Born to Maltese parents, Adrian Portelli aka ‘Mr Lambo’ has worked his way to the top of the Australian elites, becoming one of the youngest billionaires in Australia. With this amazing feat, he has piqued the interest of over 400 thousand followers on Instagram, and 130 thousand on TikTok. If you’ve come this far, we can tell that you’re probably wondering how a man could achieve billionaire status so early in life. Let’s dive into the life of Adrian to find out how he did it.
Video AI agents boost safety and productivity

Nov 28, 2024 | springwise.com | Joshua Solomon

Spotted: Once used solely as a means of security monitoring, video surveillance footage has since become a powerful tool for all-round human intelligence. Businesses leverage it to gain valuable insights across various functions, from identifying security risks to optimising operations and understanding customer behaviour. However, the current bottleneck lies in extracting these insights. Traditionally, analysts must sift through countless hours of footage, a laborious and time-consuming process.
New, artificial plants purify indoor air

Nov 25, 2024 | springwise.com | Joshua Solomon

Spotted: The average American spends of their day indoors, often in spaces with poor air circulation. When rooms aren’t properly ventilated, CO2 builds up, which can cause dizziness, headaches, and poor concentration for inhabitants staying in these spaces for long periods. Now, researchers from Binghamton University believe they may have a way to easily boost indoor air quality.
Solar coolers for small fishers and farmers

Nov 17, 2024 | springwise.com | Joshua Solomon

Spotted: Around 30-40 per cent of food that’s produced in Africa gets lost or wasted before it reaches consumers, often due to disjointed supply chains and inadequate storage facilities. With 20 per cent of the continent’s population suffering from undernourishment, something urgently needs to change, and one Kenyan startup believes it has a solution. Keep IT Cool tackles this waste problem in multiple ways.