Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation Announce the Grant Winners of the Second Annual L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants
Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation Announce the Grant Winners of the Second Annual L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants 40 small businesses across Long Island, New York to receive a $5,000 grant to support“Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island” NEW YORK (JUNE 12, 2025) – Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, alongside the LIA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Long Island Association (LIA), today announce the grant winners of the
Long Island Association Elects New Directors to Board
Long Island Association Elects New Directors to Board Melville, NY - The Long Island Association (LIA) is proud to announce the addition of five new business leaders to its Board of Directors in 2025. These distinguished executives bring decades of experience from key sectors including banking and financial services; life sciences and innovation; and sports and entertainment. The LIA Board of Directors has added: Irina Berg - Industry Head, Nonprofit, Higher Education & NFP Healthcare, Citi
LIA Press Release: Evening of Honors 2025
Long Island Association Holds Annual Evening of Honors Event recognized business leaders who support Long Island’s economic development and make a positive impact in the community Click to View Pictures from the EventVisit the LIA’s YouTube Channel to View the Honoree VideosPhoto and Video Credit: Craig Cooper Productions Farmingdale, NY - On May 21, 2025, the Long Island Association (LIA) held its fourth annual Evening of Honors event, where approximately 400 members of the business
Newsday: How Trump tariffs could affect home improvement, renovation projects
By Stephen J. BronnerSpecial to NewsdayUpdated April 8, 2025 8:54 pm When Josh Alti and his wife, Samantha, bought what Josh called an "overpriced fixer-upper" in Massapequa for about $445,000 in 2020, he said he felt comfortable knowing he'd have to do many of the renovations himself.Read more
Newsday: NYS bill would incentivize contractors to buy electric lawn equipment
By Keshia Clukeykeshia.clukey@newsday.comUpdated March 29, 2025 ALBANY — Temperatures are rising, flowers are starting to bloom, and for many Long Islanders, the loudest sign of spring has arrived: the hum of gas-powered leaf blowers.Read more
LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Appoints New Chief Economist of the LIA Research Institute
Press ReleaseLong Island Association Appoints New Chief Economist of the LIA Research Institute Melville, NY - The Long Island Association (LIA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Kent as Chief Economist of the LIA Research Institute. Dr. Kent will provide critical economic and demographic insights to the regional business community and in-depth analyses on issues impacting Long Island’s growth and development, helping to inform policymakers and stakeholders about how various indicators and
Patch: Avelo Airlines To Take Flight From Long Island Islip MacArthur
The airline's CEO Andrew Levy expressed excitement in bringing "reliable, convenient, and affordable service to New York and Long Island.Peggy Spellman Hoey,Patch StaffPosted Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 10:54 am ETRONKONKOMA, NY — Avelo Airlines will now fly from Long Island MacArthur Airport to three popular nonstop destinations — Charlotte/Concord, NC, Lakeland/Orlando, FL, and Wilmington, officials said.Read more
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Newsday: Long Islanders priced out by high rents move out of state
Updated March 10, 2025 Former Oceanside resident Alexa Trippiedi loved her proximity to beaches, farms on the East End and New York City. The 25-year-old, who grew up in the Nassau hamlet, likely would have stayed in the apartment she shared with her boyfriend for around $1,600 a month but their landlords decided to sell the house. A new place to rent would have cost them more than $2,000 a month.Read more
Spectrum News 1: New York business groups to Congress: Don't cut NIH grants
BY Kate Lisa New York StatePUBLISHED 1:24 PM ET Mar. 06, 2025 The New York State Business Council and more than a dozen chambers of commerce sent a letter Thursday pressing the state's congressional delegation to push back against President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health grants — arguing it would be detrimental to New York communities.Read more
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Newsday: NIH cuts could have 'negative consequences' for Long Island economy, says business groups'
By Nicholas Grasso and John Valentinicholas.grasso@newsday.com,john.valenti@newsday.comUpdated April 3, 2025 The Trump administration's proposed cuts to federally funded medical research could pull back close to $850 million from New York, with "long-lasting negative consequences" for employment and scientific innovation, according to a coalition of state and local business advocacy groups.Read more
Newsday: NY Fed: New York factories, retailers, service firms planning price hikes
By James T. Madore Executives at manufacturers, retailers and service firms polled by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said inflation is driving up their costs — and they intend to share some of the pain with their customers — which could mean higher prices for consumers.Read more
Newsday: Trump's tariffs stoke fear in Long Island's construction industry
By Jonathan LaMantia President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imported goods, which went into effect Tuesday, pose a threat to Long Island’s construction industry and could harm the region’s relationship with a key trading partner in Canada, local business leaders said.Read more
State of Politics: New York business groups to Long Island: Don’t cut NIH grants
BY Kate Lisa New York StatePUBLISHED 1:24 PM ET Mar. 06, 2025 The New York State Business Council and more than a dozen chambers of commerce sent a letter Thursday pressing the state's congressional delegation to push back against President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health grants — arguing it would be detrimental to New York communities.Read more
Newsday: Trump's promised tariffs are here. What does this mean for Long Island?
By Brianne Ledda and James T. Madore President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico took effect on Tuesday, fueling fears of further inflation, including on Long Island. Goods from Canada and Mexico will now see a 25% tax, with 10% import duties on Canadian energy products. A 10% tariff Trump placed on Chinese imports last month also doubled to 20% on Tuesday.Read more
Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation Announce the Relaunch of the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants
Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation Announce the Relaunch of the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business GrantsNow in its second year, the “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island” will award 40 small businesses each a $5,000 grant New this year, two grand prize grants of $25,000 will also be awarded to further support the long-term success of small businesses on Long Island NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 26, 2025) – Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV, and phone
Long Island Press: LIA, Optimum to provide small businesses with grants
By Casey Fahrer Posted on February 26, 20252024 Nassau County L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant winnersPhoto courtesy of Long Island Association Small businesses throughout Long Island may be eligible to receive grants of up to $30,000 from Optimum Businesses and the Long Island Association Foundation. Bottom of Form The 2025 L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants Program will provide 40 small businesses (20 in Nassau County and 20 in Suffolk County) with $5,000 grants. Read more.
News 12 LI: LIA Foundation, Optimum team up to support small businesses in the area
The Long Island Association Foundation and Optimum, the parent company of News 12, announced the return of a program awarding grants worth $5,000 each to small businesses on Long Island. Feb 26, 2025, 6:04 PM Small businesses are getting some much-needed support. The Long Island Association Foundation and Optimum, the parent company of News 12, announced they will be awarding grants worth $5,000 each to 40 small businesses on Long Island.Watch here.
Newsday: Common 'cents': Long Island businesses like Trump's plan to end penny production
By Robert Brodsky robert.brodsky@newsday.comUpdated February 11, 2025 8:31 am To them, it just makes cents. Some members of Long Island's business community expressed support Monday for a directive from President Donald Trump telling the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting the one-cent coin. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!" Trump said in a post Sunday night on his Truth Social site. "I have instructed my
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Newsday: Trump tariffs paused for Canada, Mexico, but Long Island businesses still worry about potential impa
By Newsday StaffUpdated February 4, 2025 7:04 am This story was reported by Laura Figueroa Hernandez, Lorena Mongelli and Tory N. Parrish. It was written by Figueroa Hernandez. WASHINGTON — Long Island retailers and manufacturers spent Monday bracing for potential price hikes before President Donald Trump reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to temporarily suspend his plans to impose a 25% tariff on both allies.Read more
Long Island Press: As biz tops $1B, cannabis chief visits LI
As biz tops $1B, cannabis chief visits LIBy Claude Solnik Posted on January 30, 2025 When Felicia A.B. Reid, Office of Cannabis Management acting executive director, recently spoke to Long Island Association members, it was a victory lap and a moment of reckoning.Read more
Fox 5 NY: Long Island leads New York State in per-store cannabis sales
Long Island leads New York State in per-store cannabis sales Long Island tops NYS in retail cannabis sales per store, says Office of Cannabis Management. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the numbers.Posted January 30, 2025 6:17pm ESTWatch here
LIBN: Long Island boasts highest per-store cannabis sales in NYS
Long Island boasts highest per-store cannabis sales in NYS Adina Genn January 28, 2025 Long Island boasts the highest retail cannabis sales per store in New York State. That’s according to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The OCM shared industry insights recently while meeting with the Long Island Association’s Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee in Melville. The event was part of an OCM office-hours tour.Read more
Long Island Association Hosts New York State Office of Cannabis Management to Discuss Economic Impacts of Legal Cannabis Industry
Long Island Association Hosts New York State Office of Cannabis Management to Discuss Economic Impacts of Legal Cannabis Industry For pictures of the event please visit:LIA Google Photos and NYS OCM FLICKR Melville, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA) Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee hosted an insightful discussion featuring Felicia A.B. Reid, Acting Executive Director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and her team. This event explored the progress and
Newsday: Latest on Midway Crossing: Suffolk will pitch in up to $50 million to redevelop site, Count
By Carl MacGowan and James T. Madorecarl.macgowan@newsday.com,james.madore@newsday.comUpdated January 24, 2025 12:39 pm Suffolk County will kick in up to $50 million to redevelop county-owned land in Ronkonkoma and begin soliciting ideas within weeks from private developers for a new project to replace the $2.8 billion Midway Crossing development, County Executive Edward P. Romaine said Thursday.Read more
Newsday: Long Island CEOs divided on DEI importance in workplace, survey shows
By Newsday StaffUpdated January 23, 2025 8:27 pm This story was reported by James T. Madore, Victor Ocasio and Tory N. Parrish. It was written by Madore. A new survey of Long Island CEOs shows division over the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the workplace. Among the 268 executives who participated in the annual Long Island Economic Survey, 35% said DEI is part of their company’s mission and is a company priority, while an additional 33% said DEI is important but not a company
Newsday: Midway Crossing development: Business leaders, others look to what's ahead
By Brianne Ledda brianne.ledda@newsday.comUpdated January 22, 2025 9:07 pm Two leaders of regional business groups expressed optimism Wednesday for the future of the massive $2.8 billion Midway Crossing project in Ronkonkoma in the wake of Suffolk County's decision to sever relations with real estate conglomerate JLL as master developer.Read more
Newsday: Suffolk stalls Ronkonkoma development plan
Updated January 21, 2025 6:38 pm Daily PointEnd of the runway for Midway Crossing? Suffolk County has stopped in its tracks the Midway Crossing plan to develop land south of the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station — at least for now. The Point has obtained a sweeping letter to Jones Lang LaSalle, the real estate broker that spearheaded the proposal, that officially informed the firm that the county had canceled the request for qualifications process and terminated JLL’s "conditional designation as
Newsday: Economic development: What's in Hochul's proposed budget
By James T. Madorejames.madore@newsday.com JamesTMadoreUpdated January 21, 2025 6:33 pm Projects in Suffolk County that involve more than one form of transportation would receive $50 million under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2025-26 state budget.Read more
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LI Herald: What did federal, state, county and town officials talk about at the Long Island Associat
By JEFFREY BESSEN, CAROLYN JAMES & MOHAMMAD RAFIQ Special to the Herald U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer began with a joke. Matt Cohen, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, moderated a discussion among Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Richard Schaffer, president of the Long Island Supervisors Association. Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke about having an impact.Read more
Long Island Press: State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and c
State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focusBy Ethan Stark-Miller Posted on January 16, 2025 In her fourth State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged to address New Yorkers’ growing concerns over the state’s cost of living and high-profile crimes as a likely tough re-election fight in 2026 looms on the horizon.Read more
Newsday - Long Island business groups conduct survey to highlight local issues for developers
By Jonathan LaMantiajonathan.lamantia@newsday.com@jonlamantia Updated January 14, 2025 2:31 pm Long Island developers have long argued that the cost and time to develop housing and commercial real estate locally have pushed them to consider projects in other states. Read more
Herald Newspapers: Here is what Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed in her State of the State Address that could impact Long Islanders
By Hernesto Galdamez Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off her fourth year in office on Jan. 14 by outlining her proposed 2025 agenda in the State of the State address. That agenda includes more than 200 initiatives, many of which would have an impact on Long Island.Read more
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LI Press: LIA regional summit: From land of ‘no’ to land of ‘now’
By Claude Solnik Posted on January 14, 2025 A wide range of local, county, state and federal officials presented what could be called a new view of Long Island, incorporating large infrastructure projects and ambitious private initiatives, at the Long Island Association’s State of The Region breakfast.Read more
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Newsday: Hochul touts Long Island investments at breakfast; says Nassau must 'step up' in managing N
By Bahar Ostadanbahar.ostadan@newsday.comUpdated January 10, 2025 7:54 pm Ahead of her State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul reflected on Long Island's investments toward transportation, public safety, housing and jobs, nodding to “big plans” in her capital plan to invest more into the Long Island Rail Road for improving tracks and station electrification.Read more
LIBN: LIA holds ‘State of the Region’
Adina Genn//January 10, 2025// An estimated 1,200 business, nonprofit and civic leaders attended the Long Island Association (LIA) State of the Region event at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Friday.Read more
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LIBN: Long Island business groups launch real estate investment survey
David Winzelberg //January 6, 2025// A coalition of Long Island business groups issued a survey Monday aiming to evaluate the investments that regional real estate developers make on and off the Island. Read more
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Press Release: Long Island Economic Investment Survey
Long Island Association, Association for a Better Long Island, and Long Island Builders Institute Issue Survey to Assess Real Estate Investments on Long Island Melville, NY - The Long Island Association (LIA), Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI), and Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) today issued the “Long Island Economic Investment Survey” to evaluate the investments that regional real estate developers make on and off Long Island. The survey is administered by Long Island
LIBN: Mergers, shifts in leadership and more–a look at 2024
Adina Genn //December 27, 2024 The year 2024 started with Ed Romaine taking office as Suffolk County executive, and ended with Long Islanders facing New York City congestion pricing and spotting drones across Nassau and Suffolk counties. In between, there were mergers, acquisitions, new leadership, calls for better policies and more. Here’s a lookback at just some of the headlines.Read more
Newsday: New York State to phase out 'super pollutants,' despite cost concerns
By Michael Gormleymichael.gormley@newsday.comUpdated December 24, 2024 12:39 pm ALBANY — The state has restricted the use of "super pollutant" gases used in food stores, hospitals, high-tech bio storage facilities and other businesses that require refrigeration, despite warnings by business interests that the measure will be too costly for some enterprises to stay in business.Read more
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LIA Press Release: The Long Island Association’s Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Updates the Business Community on Construction at Jake’s 58 Hotel and Casino
November 7, 2024 The Long Island Association’s Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Updates the Business Community on Construction at Jake’s 58 Hotel and Casino Click for Pictures of the Event Islandia, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA) recently held an event to learn more about the $210 million expansion at Jake’s 58 Hotel and Casino at an Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee meeting hosted by the venue. The development at Jake’s 58 is one of the largest economic
LIBN - $430M cell and gene therapy hub planned for Long Island
Courtesy of New York State Adina Genn //October 23, 2024 Visiting Nassau County on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans for the New York BioGenesis Park, a $430 million, 700,000-square-foot cell and gene therapy (CGT) hub in Lake Success. Read more
Newsday - Gene therapy 'incubator' to be built by 2029 in Lake Success Biogenesis Park, officials say
Renderings for a cell and gene therapy innovation hub to be called New York BioGenesis Park at Northwell Health's Ralph A. Nappi campus in New Hyde Park Credit: /NYS Governor's Office By John Asbury john.asbury@newsday.com Updated October 22, 2024 9:05 pm Northwell Health officials and Gov. Kathy Hochul released new details of plans Tuesday for a $430 million cell and gene therapy research and treatment hub, which doctors say will revolutionize treatment options and research for a range of
LI Herald - What horse racing fans can expect at the new Belmont Park
The architectural firm Populous designed the new Belmont Park. The new building that will replace the park’s historic grandstand will begin to take shape in early 2025.Herald filePreviousNext By Nicole Wagner Elmont’s very own historic horse racetrack at Belmont Park has been under construction for the past year. As the exciting renovations are underway, the Herald is here to update the community about the progress of the historic project. Read more
Long Island Life and Politics - Long Island Association Elects New Members to Boar
The Long Island Association (LIA) recently elected three new members to its Board of Directors before holding its annual Poolside Reception, which took place on October 1 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Two individuals represent companies new to the LIA, and one is from a current Board company. Read more
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LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors
Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors Woodbury, NY – The Long Island Association recently elected three new members to its Board of Directors, and held its annual Poolside Reception, one of the region’s premier networking events. These newly-elected Directors come from a dynamic range of industries that contribute to the economic growth and vitality of Long Island and provide valuable perspectives as the LIA continues to support the business community. Two individuals
LIBN: LIA looks to bolster Long Island’s manufacturing workforce
Adina Genn //September 23, 2024// Members of the Long Island Association’s Manufacturing and Trade Committee gathered at the business organization’s Melville headquarters last week to discuss workforce development for the region’s manufacturing sector.Read more
LIA Press Release: The Long Island Association Announces 2024 Fall Luncheon Featuring the Honorable Michael R. Pence, the 48th Vice President of the United States
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2024 Contact: Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications The Long Island Association Announces 2024 Fall Luncheon Featuring the Honorable Michael R. Pence, the 48th Vice President of the United States Melville, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA), the region’s leading not-for-profit and non-partisan business organization, today announced that Vice President Michael R. Pence will be the featured speaker at the LIA’s annual Fall
LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Holds Fourth Annual Golf Classic Honoring John R. Durso, President of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW and the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Long Island Association Holds Fourth Annual Golf Classic Honoring John R. Durso, President of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW and the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Above photo left to right: Matt Cohen, LIA President & CEO; Michael Durso, New York State Assemblyman; John Durso; President of President of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW and the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; and Antonio Delgado, New York State Lieutenant Governor. Photo Credit: Craig Cooper Productions Glen Head, NY – On July 29, 2024,
The Island 360: Long Island Association holds annual evening of honors
Matt-Cohen, Timothy Sams and-Larry Waldman. Sams received the Key to the Island award frp, the Long Island Association. (Photo by Craig Cooper Productions 0On June 12, the Long Island Association held its third annual Evening of Honors event. Approximately 400 members of the business community celebrated the achievements of innovative companies and their employees who have boosted Long Island’s economy and supported our region’s communities through philanthropic efforts.Read more
LI Press: Long Island Entrepreneurs Receive $250,000 in Grants to Expand and Innovate
By James BernsteinPosted on June 28, 2024 Matthew Cohen, president of the Long Island Association Catherine Schimenti has learned a few things after five years as the owner of Baked by the Ocean, a pastry shop in Long Beach. Read more
LongIsland.com: Long Island Association Holds Annual Evening of Honors
All of the Honorees. On June 12, 2024, the Long Island Association (LIA) held its third annual Evening of Honors event, where approximately 400 members of the business community celebrated the achievements of innovative companies and their employees who have boosted Long Island’s economy and supported our region’s communities through philanthropic efforts. The event was held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.Read more
LIBN: Optimum Business and LIA Foundation announce $250K in small biz grants
Optimum Business and LIA Foundation announce $250K in small biz grants David Winzelberg //June 18, 2024// Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Long Island Association, have announced the winners of its L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants, which will directly fund 50 small businesses across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Read More
LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Holds Annual Evening of Honors
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2024 Contact: Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs and CommunicationsLong Island Association Holds Annual Evening of Honors Event recognized business leaders who support Long Island’s economic development and make a positive impact in the communityClick to View Pictures from the EventVisit the LIA’s YouTube Channel to View the Honoree VideosPhoto and Video Credit: Craig Cooper Productions Farmingdale, NY - On June 12, 2024, the Long Island
Press Release: Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of DirectorsMelville, NY - The Long Island Association (LIA) elected six new members to its Board of Directors at its recent Board meeting. These newly elected Directors are from a diverse range of industries that contribute to the economic growth of Long Island. Two individuals represent existing Board member companies, and the LIA welcomed four new companies. The new members of the LIA Board of Directors include:
Press Release: The Long Island Association Welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves to Long Island for “What’s New in Washington” Event
The Long Island Association Welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves to Long Island for “What’s New in Washington” Event Click for pictures of the event (Photo Credit Craig Cooper Productions)Woodbury, New York – On April 30, 2024, the Long Island Association (LIA) hosted its annual “What’s New in Washington” event, which offers the business community an opportunity to hear directly from government officials about federal policies that impact Long Island’s economy. This year, the LIA
Press Release: The LIA's Energy & Environment Committee Hosts (NYSERDA) President & CEO Doreen M. Harris
The Long Island Association’s Energy & Environment Committee Hosts New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) President & CEO Doreen M. HarrisClick for pictures of the event Melville, NY – On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Long Island Association (LIA)’s Energy & Environment Committee hosted a discussion with Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). 80 members of the business community convened to get
Newsday: 50 small firms on Long Island to share in $250,000 from Optimum Business
Main Street in Patchogue. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost By James T. Madore james.madore@newsday.com Updated April 12, 2024 7:13 am Fifty small companies on Long Island will share $250,000 in grant funding from internet service provider Optimum Business, the Long Island Association business group announced on Thursday.Read more.
News 12: LIA Foundation, Optimum team up to support local small businesses
Kurt Semder Apr 11, 2024, 6:05 PM Small businesses are getting some much-needed support. The Long Island Association Foundation and Optimum, the parent company of News 12, announced they will be awarding grants worth $5,000 each to 50 small businesses on Long Island. This includes 25 in Nassau County and 25 in Suffolk County. The businesses must be brick-and-mortar locations and have 10 or fewer employees. Applications are open now through April 30. The selected businesses will be announced in June.Watch
Huntington Now: Small Businesses Eligible for GrantsEligible for Grants
Small Businesses Eligible for Grants Posted on April 11, 2024, 10:08 am Author Pam Robinson Small businesses on Long Island are eligible to apply for grants from Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation of the Long Island Association.Read more
LIBN: Small businesses on LI can apply for new $5K grants
Small businesses on LI can apply for new $5K grants Adina Genn April 11, 2024 Small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties can get up to $5,000 each, through a new grant program. This initiative is thanks to Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation – the charitable arm of the Long Island Association – which together launched a $300,000 grant fund. Read more
Newsday: How businesses can benefit from artificial intelligence tools is the subject of an April 3r
Radhika Dirks, founder and CEO of XLabs in San Francisco, will deliver the keynote speech at an A.I. conference in Brookville on April 3. Credit: Pavlo Fedorov By James T. Madorejames.madore@newsday.com Updated March 21, 2024 7:13 pm Long Island’s role in the future development of artificial intelligence and how the technology can benefit local businesses is the subject of a half-day conference on April 3 in Brookville. Read more
Crain’s Op-Ed: How to close New York’s digital divide? Slashing red tape is a start
Bloomberg News About half a million people living in New York City and its suburbs lack access to high-speed broadband internet. It’s hard to believe in this age of hyper-connectivity, but about half a million people living in New York City and its suburbs still lack access to high-speedRead more
LIBN: A look at Long Island’s population shifts: report
Adina Genn March 1, 2024 The number of people relocating from Long Island amounts to 110,000 between 2017 and 2022, according to a new Long Island Association report........... Read more
Newsday: Long Island residents moving out of state: What the numbers show
By Robert Brodskyrobert.brodsky@newsday.comUpdated February 29, 2024 7:42 amLong Island lost more than 110,000 residents — roughly the populations of the city of Long Beach, the village of Mineola and Riverhead and Southold towns combined…….read more.
Newsday: Rate-drop outlook: 'We are not there yet,' New York Fed president John C. Williams tells Long Island group
John C. Williams, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks to business leaders Wednesday at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale. Credit: Howard Schnapp By James T. Madore james.madore@newsday.com Updated February 28, 2024 9:48 pm The U.S. economy isn’t yet at the stage where interest rates can be lowered, the No. 2 executive on the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee told Long Island business leaders on Wednesday.Read More
Bloomberg News: Fed’s Williams Says Still ‘Ways to Go’ to Reach 2% Inflation
Williams: Fed Has 'Ways to Go' to Reach Inflation Goal By Alex HarrisFebruary 28, 2024 at 12:45 PM EST Updated on February 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM EST Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said the.....Read more
Reuters: Fed's Williams sees more work needed to get inflation back to 2%
By Michael S. Derby February 28, 20242:14 PM EST Updated 5 days ago GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Feb 28 (Reuters) - New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Wednesday that even as there's still some distance to cover in achieving the U.S. central bank's 2% inflation target..…….Read More. , opens new tab
Investopedia: US Economy News Today: Is This Week's Economic Data Making Investors Skittish?
By TAYLOR TOMPKINS and DICCON HYATT Updated February 28, 2024 Welcome to Investopedia's economics live blog, where we'll explain what the day's news says about the state of the U.S. economy...........Read more.
Press Release: Long Island Association Small and Mid-Sized Business Committee Holds Event on Cybersecurity
Press Release Date: January 30, 2024 Contact: Stacey Sikes Vice President of Government Affairs & Communications Long Island Associationssikes@longislandassociation.org Long Island Association Small and Mid-Sized Business Committee Holds Event on Cybersecurity Click here for pictures from the event Melville, NY – Today, the Long Island Association (LIA)’s Small and Mid-Sized Business Committee hosted an event for small companies focused on cybersecurity resilience. The attendees
Newsday: No place for Blakeman jab
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Gov. Kathy Hochul exchanged words at the Long Island Association event Friday. Credit: Howard Schnapp By The Editorial Board Updated January 8, 2024 6:04 pm The Long Island Association's annual State of the Region breakfast is supposed to be an opportunity for business leaders, elected officials and advocates to gather in bipartisan comity, especially before a contentious legislative session in Albany and the inevitable partisanship of an election year. Read
Newsday: Blakeman, Hochul trade jabs on Albany's involvement in Long Island affairs
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Gov. Kathy Hochul traded jabs at the Long Island Association event on Friday. Credit: Howard Schnapp By James T. Madore james.madore@newsday.comJamesTMadore Updated January 6, 2024 4:02 pm Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Friday told state officials to butt out of Long Island affairs. Minutes. Read more
News 12: 'Stay out of Long Island.' Romaine, Blakeman blast state gov't at LIA state of the region e
'Stay out of Long Island.' Romaine, Blakeman blast state gov't at LIA state of the region eventJan 05, 2024, 12:59pmUpdated on Jan 05, 2024By: News 12 Staff The push and pull between federal, state and local governments - Republicans and Democrats - was on full display at the Long Island Association's annual state of the region event. Read more
LIBN: Long Island leaders reveal their predictions for the year ahead
Stocks and shares against a clairvoyance womanLong Island leaders reveal their predictions for the year ahead LIBN Staff //January 4, 2024 // Eric Alexander Director Vision Long Island The revelation that housing and zoning mandates are not coming back in 2024 should bring us more opportunitiesto plan changes in our communities locally with less interference from New York City or New York State interests. Read more
LIBN: Long Island Zoning Atlas launched to promote housing development
Map from the online zoning atlas showing permitted residential uses on Long Island. / Courtesy of Long Island Zoning AtlasLong Island Zoning Atlas launched to promote housing development David Winzelberg //December 13, 2023 // A group of nonprofits has launched the Long Island Zoning Atlas, an online platform aimed at offering insights into zoning patterns to help identify housing development opportunities in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Read more
LIA Press Release: 2024 State of the Region Announcement
Press Release Date: November 21, 2023 Contact: Stacey SikesVice President of Government Affairs & Communications Long Island Association ssikes@longislandassociation.org Long Island Association (LIA) Announces 2024 State of the Region event featuring Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive-Elect Ed Romaine, and former U.S. Congressman Peter King Melville, NY – Today, the Long Island Association (LIA) announced that the 2024 State of the Region will be held on
The Patch: Suffolk Exec-Elect Ed Romaine Makes Transition Team Picks
Suffolk Exec-Elect Ed Romaine Makes Transition Team Picks It will be led by committee co-chairs, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and former Long Island Association President Kevin Law. Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 2:30 pm ET SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County Executive-Elect Ed Romaine on Monday announced the members of his transition team who will be led by committee co-chairs, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and former Long Island Association President Kevin Law.
Long Island Press: Accelerate Long Island: Fueling The Future of Business
Ryan Ahmed (far right) a founder of Niura, and some of his staff. The startup is working on developing technology to search for neurological problems. By James Bernstein Posted on November 20, 2023 Accelerate LI 1 Ryan Ahmed was just 15 and a student at the Bronx High School of Science when his father, Mora Ahmed, suffered a brain aneurysm that forced the youngster to take on odd jobs to help the family.Read more
LIBN: LI art and culture nonprofits generated $330M in economic activity in 2022: report
Long Island Community Foundation Executive Director, David Okorn, LICF Program Officer, Melissa Greenberger, Long Island Arts Alliance Executive Director Lauren Wagner, and Board Co-Chair and Founder of Arts Reach Fund at LI Community Foundation, Dale Lewis. Adina Genn November 17, 2023 Long Island’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $330 million in economic activity in 2022. That’s according to a new economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. The results were
LIBN: LI businesses may find market opportunities in Canada
John Costanzo, Robert McCubbing and Matt Cohen Adina Genn November 13, 2023 Long Island businesses seeking to enter international markets may find opportunity in Canada. Read more
LIBN: Study touts growing benefits from Long Island’s commuter economy
A Long Island Rail Road train awaits passengers at Grand Central Madison station. Courtesy of MTA David Winzelberg November 9, 2023 The economic connectivity between Long Island and New York City is as significant as ever, despite an increase in remote work spawned by the COVID pandemic. Read more
Long Island Association (LIA) Manufacturing & Trade Committee Hosts Discussion on “Doing Business with Canada” in Partnership with the MAPLE Business Council & Consulate General of Canada in New York
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 9, 2023 Contact: Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications Long Island Association (LIA) Manufacturing & Trade Committee Hosts Discussion on “Doing Business with Canada” in Partnership with the MAPLE Business Council and Consulate General of Canada in New York Click for pictures from the event Melville, NY – Today, the LIA’s Manufacturing & Trade Committee, which supports regional companies that seek to enter
LIBN: Introducing Long Island Business Influencers: 60 Most Influential Long I
For the second year in a row, Long Island Business News has identified 60 members of our business community who demonstrate unparalleled career successes; community commitment; ability to persevere during challenging times; and overall character, creativity and compassion that inspires those around them. LIBN is proud to honor this year’s ‘Most Influential Long Islanders’ who are changing our communities for the better.Read more
Greater Long Island: David Beckham makes second LI appearance in a week
NICK ESPOSITO | OCTOBER 13, 2023 The Long Island tour continues for David Beckham. Read More
Newsday: David Beckham gives motivational talk to LIA in casino-sponsored appearance
English soccer player David Beckham speaks at an event held by the Long Island Association on Friday at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. He was joined on stage by LIA CEO Matt Cohen. Credit: Kendall Rodriguez By Jonathan LaMantia jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com Updated October 13, 2023 8:25 pm English soccer icon David Beckham encouraged Long Island’s business community — and its young soccer players — to dedicate themselves to achieving their dreams during his latest local stop tied to a
The Long Island Association Announces New “East End Business Support Program” at Riverhead Event
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 20, 2023 Contact: Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs & Communications, Long Island Association ssikes@longislandassociation.org The Long Island Association Announces New “East End Business Support Program” at Riverhead Event Click for pictures of the event Melville, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA) announced a new program to support businesses operating in the five
Newsday: SBA aims to keep its loan programs affordable, agency official says
Marlene Cintron, Atlantic regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, speaks to Luis Vazquez of the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, left, Matt Cohen of the Long Island Association, and Phil Andrews of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce at the LIA's Small Business Conference on Thursday. Credit: Johnny Milano/Johnny Milano By James T. Madore james.madore@newsday.comJamesTMadore Updated June 16, 2022 6:16 pm The U.S. Small Business Administration
Newsday: Small business conference focuses on resources for entrepreneurs
Ron Busby Sr., president of the U.S. Black Chambers Inc., will speak at the LIA event. Credit: Larry French By James T. Madore james.madore@newsday.com JamesTMadore Updated May 16, 2022 11:33 am Top leaders of the U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Black Chambers Inc. will headline a June 16 conference at Hofstra University. Read more
LIA in the News: December 2021
LIA in the NewsNovember 29, 2021 – Long Island Press: Paule Pachter, CEO of Long Island Cares, Offers His Food For ThoughtNovember 24, 2021 – LIBN: A holiday focus on localNovember 23, 2021 – Newsday: The slow rebound of LI's labor force is in part due to early retirements, expert saysNovember 20, 2021 – Newsday: LI business leaders ask top lawmakers to help end stalemate over Third Track projectNovember 20, 2021 – Long Island Press: Businesses Hope to Score Boon from UBS Arena DebutNovember 18, 2021 –
A holiday focus on local- Long Island Business News
LISA MAGGIORE: ‘I literally grew up in this business.’ (Photo by Judy Walker)A holiday focus on local By: Adina Genn November 24, 2021 This holiday season brings a sharpened focus on shopping local.Read the LIBN story here
The slow rebound of LI's labor force is in part due to early retirements, expert says - Newsday
The slow rebound of LI's labor force is in part due to early retirements, expert says Long Island's unemployment rate fell to 4.0% last month, according to the state data released Tuesday. Credit: Newsday/Steve PfostBy Victor Ocasio victor.ocasio@newsday.comNovember 23, 2021 6:31 PM Long Island’s labor force was smaller last month than it was in October of last year, despite gains over the last 21 months, state data show. Read more.
Businesses Hope to Score Boon from UBS Arena Debut-Long Island Press
Businesses Hope to Score Boon from UBS Arena DebutCLAUDE SOLNIKNOVEMBER 20, 2021Renderings of the new UBS Arena, home of the New York Islanders. (Photo: NHL) You didn’t have to be at the recent grand opening of the UBS Arena in Elmont to know it was a big deal.Read more
LI sees bump in monthly job creation, but growth remains slow-Newsday
LI sees bump in monthly job creation, but growth remains slow Long Island added 18,000 jobs from September to October; above, a North Babylon business this week. Credit: Newsday/John ParaskevasBy Victor Ocasio victor.ocasio@newsday.com Updated November 18, 2021 6:53 PM Long Island, like the rest of the state, saw continued job growth last monthRead more
Can Hochul help Third Track? Newsday (Scroll Down)
Can Hochul help Third Track? As the Long Island Rail Road’s Third Track project remains stalled over a single village’s refusal to provide a work permitRead more
AG James defends harassment investigation of Cuomo
AG James defends harassment investigation of CuomoNew York Attorney General Letitia James spoke to the Long Island Association about bringing back more jobs. Credit: James Carbone By Candice Ferrettecandice.ferrette@newsday.com @candiceferretteUpdated November 16, 2021 7:21 PMPRINT SHARE Attorney General Letita James on Tuesday pushed back against critics who have framed her sexual harassment investigation as a political takedown of former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.Read more
Gov. Hochul: Planned MTA service cuts, fare hikes ‘off the table’-News 12
Gov. Hochul: Planned MTA service cuts, fare hikes ‘off the table’Nov 15, 2021, 5:23pmUpdated on Nov 21, 2021By: News 12 Staff Service cuts for the MTA planned for 2023-24 and fare hikes are now “off the table” according to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who was on her way to Washington, D.C. to watch President Joe Biden sign the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.Watch now
Execs to seek inclusion of LI parts factories in wind farm construction-Newsday
Execs to seek inclusion of LI parts factories in wind farm construction Two offshore wind turbines have been constructed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. Credit: AP/Steve HelberBy James T. Madorejames.madore@newsday.com @JamesTMadore Updated November 9, 2021 6:26 AM Leaders in business, labor and energy pledged on Monday to help Long Island manufacturers win contracts to supply component partsRead more
Marijuana Matters: Do the economic benefits of legalizing weed outweigh the potential risks? News 12
Marijuana Matters: Do the economic benefits of legalizing weed outweigh the potential risks?Nov 08, 2021, 10:59pmUpdated on Nov 09, 2021By: News 12 Staff Advocates for legalization of recreational marijuana say that it could become a $1 billion industry on Long Island.Matthew Cohen, CEO of the Long Island Association, says whether residents think marijuana should be legal or not, it's here to stay and New York should take advantage of it.Watch now
LIA in the News: November 2021
1. October 31, 2021- Newsday: East Side Access milestone: Dignitaries ride first LIRR train into Grand Central (note: Mentioned on front cover of November 1 paper) 2. October 31, 2021 – News 12: Gov. Hochul takes test ride on first LIRR train into Grand Central 3. October 29, 2021 – LIBN: Where have all the workers gone? 4. October 28, 2021 – Newsday: Hochul taps LI, Queens execs to direct state's economic development efforts 5. October 28, 2021- LIBN: Hochul nominates Kevin
LIA in the News: August 2021
To keep you apprised of the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, please see clips of the media coverage we received in the month of July. Long Island Business News – July 29, 2021: The Power List: Most Powerful Long IslandersABC News – July 22, 2021: Tens of thousands of New Yorkers moving to Florida during the COVID pandemic Long Island Herald – July 22, 2021: Racial disparities persist in L.I.’s birth dearthNewsday – July 21, 2021: Trouble finding jobs? Work on a sales pitch, employers