Richard Murdocco | The Foggiest Idea

"Smart Growth" is not a universal term

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Feb 24, 2011 | Economic Development, Editorial, Housing

As seen in Newsday on February 18th, 2011. This is the original version of what appeared in print and online.Hello, My name is Rich Murdocco. I am writing in response to David Pennetta’s February 14th Opinion piece entitled...

The Carmans River Plan: Thoughtful, Consensus-based planning across Intergovernmental Levels

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Feb 15, 2011 | Environmental Policy

As Seen on the NY Municipal Blog, February 14th, 2011Development on Long Island is almost always a Herculean task. With various stakeholder groups coming from out of the woodwork to champion or fiercely oppose any project being...

I was quoted for 3 Village Patch by Christine Sampson

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Jan 18, 2011 | Media Appearances

Here is the article that my quote was in!Article by Christine SampsonNew York State’s new leader called for a property tax cap, a competitive grant system for education funding, changes to the Medicare system, more...

Regional Planning Council Can Do Better

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Dec 14, 2010 | Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Housing

Here is the original, unedited letter I sent to Newsday on December 14th, 2010:My name is Rich Murdocco, and I writing about the December 7th article you wrote entitled “Group Reviews 25-year plan for LI’s...

Proposal for Hotel on Stony Brook Campus is Flawed

Posted by Richard Murdocco | Oct 22, 2010 | Economic Development

As seen on Three Village Patch on October 21st, 2010 When President Stanley came into his leadership position at Stony Brook University, he decided to jump head first into the fight to build a hotel on campus. The battle for an...