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LIA Press Release: The Long Island Association hosts Forum to Discuss Sustainability for the Region’s Not-for-Profit Sector
The Long Island Association hosts Forum to Discuss Sustainability for the Region’s Not-for-Profit Sector Melville, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA)’s Health, Education, and Not-for-Profit Committee recently held an event to discuss the economic impact of regional not-for-profits and strategies they are implementing to sustain their organizations with limited resources. The panel included leaders of diverse organizations that support residents in need and enrich the lives of Long
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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
Newsday: Report: Long Island bucks pandemic trend of taxpayers leaving New York
Report: Long Island bucks pandemic trend of taxpayers leaving New York Long Island added nearly 23,000 full-time residents in the first two years of the pandemic, even as others left the region. Above, a view of East Meadow. Credit: Chris Ware By Robert Brodsky robert.brodsky@newsday.com@BrodskyRobert Updated December 6, 2023 Long Island added nearly 23,000 taxpaying full-time residents during the first two years of the pandemic, even as others left the region in droves, particularly New York City,
Newsday: New York City seeks boost to life science industry with biotech tax breaks
New York City seeks boost to life science industry with biotech tax breaks New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a tax-incentive bill Monday that aims to attract biotech companies and jobs to the city's growing life sciences industry. Credit: Barry Sloan By John Asbury john.asbury@newsday.comJohnAsbury Updated December 4, 2023 New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a tax-incentive bill Monday that aims to attract biotech companies and jobs to the city's growing life sciences industry. Read
Newsday: Building boom on LI campuses focusing on health care, STEM programs
Building boom on LI campuses focusing on health care, STEM programs The newly remodeled Cluster C building at Nassau Community College on Nov. 16. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca By Joie Tyrrell joie.tyrrell@newsday.com @JoieTyrrell Updated December 2, 2023 The newest building on the campus of Nassau Community College features a rooftop observatory with telescopes, solar panels and a mini-wind turbine for students who want to study environmental and climate science. There's a planetarium on
LIBN: LIA State of the Region set for Jan. 5
LIA State of the Region set for Jan. 5 Adina Genn //November 22, 2023 // The Long Island Association’s annual State of the Region is set for Friday, Jan. 5, at 8 a.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. This year’s featured speakers include Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive-Elect Ed Romaine, and former U.S. Congressman Peter King. 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
LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMelville, NYNovember 6, 2023 Contact: Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors The Long Island Association (LIA) elected seven new members to its Board of Directors at the recent October meeting. These Board members come from a broad range of industries that drive Long Island's economy. Five individuals represent existing Board companies, and the LIA welcomed two new
News12: $1.3B in federal funding secured to fix East River Tunnel's Sandy damages
Nov 05, 2023, 6:14pmUpdated 21h ago By: News 12 Staff A total of $1.3 billion in federal funding was secured to repair the East River Tunnel which corroded during Superstorm Sandy. It connects the Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak and New Jersey Transit to Penn Station. According to Sen. Charles Schumer, had the money not been secured, Amtrak was going to have to close each track for two years to fully fix them.Read more
Newsday: How Long Islanders' Manhattan jobs help fuel Nassau, Suffolk economies
Commuters traveling home during rush hour. Credit: Johnny Milano By Robert Brodsky robert.brodsky@newsday.com Updated November 2, 2023 More than three years since the start of the pandemic, an estimated 306,000 Long Islanders continue to commute to jobs in Manhattan, using their city salaries to help fuel the economies of Nassau and Suffolk counties, with $15 billion spent on housing, restaurants, health care and entertainment, according to a new report by the Regional Plan Association. Read more
Newsday: How Long Islanders’ Manhattan jobs help fuel Nassau, Suffolk economies
Commuters traveling home during rush hour. Credit: Johnny Milano By Robert Brodsky robert.brodsky@newsday.com Updated November 2, 2023 11:15 am More than three years since the start of the pandemic, an estimated 306,000 Long Islanders continue to commute to jobs in Manhattan, using their city salaries to help fuel the economies of Nassau and Suffolk counties, with $15 billion spent on housing, restaurants, health care and entertainment, according to a new report by the Regional Plan
LIBN: Business leaders, NYS official address Hochul’s executive actions on housing
Business leaders, NYS official address Hochul’s executive actions on housing Adina Genn //November 2, 2023 Long Island business leaders met with New York State Commissioner and CEO of Homes and Community Renewal RuthAnne Visnauskas on Wednesday to address Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive actions on housing. Hosted by Long Island Association, Association for a Better Long Island and Long Island Builders Institute at LIA headquarters in Melville, the meeting focused on incentives that can support new housing
Newsday - Farmingdale State College President John Nader is retiring
John Nader has been president of Farmingdale State College since 2016. Credit: Farmingdale State College By Joie Tyrrell joie.tyrrell@newsday.com Updated November 2, 2023 3:22 pm John Nader, who has served as president of Farmingdale State College since 2016, has announced his retirement from the post and said a search would soon be underway for a new leader of the school. Read more
Long Island Business News: Soccer icon Beckham offers leadership inspiration on Long Island (cover story)
Photo by Judy Walker Soccer icon Beckham offers leadership inspiration on Long IslandAdina Genn //October 19, 2023 Bring grit and determination, but also foresight and grace. Surround yourself with people who have your best interests at heart. Celebrate the wins, and reassess the mishaps. And consider an exit strategy while keeping an eye out for new opportunities.Read more
Long Island Press: David Beckham Talks Business Goals At Long Island Association Luncheon
FILE – Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham gives the thumbs up before a Leagues Cup soccer match Adam Grinwis, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A four-part Netflix series, “Beckham” explores Beckham’s upbringing and his triumphs on the field. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) By Claude Solnik Posted on October 17, 2023 Every successful person has moments when things go awfully wrong then are made worse by how public they are. For former soccer star David Beckham, one such moment was in
Newsday: Tech startups need money. Accelerate Long Island is helping with grants to early-stage companies
Arielle Gabalski, founder of CMS BioTechnologies, said a grant from Accelerate Long Island is vital to help the young company with startup costs. Credit: Kendall Rodriguez Updated October 16, 2023 11:30 pm Bootstrapping entrepreneurs — people with a great idea and determination but little to no outside funding — can apply for money from Accelerate Long Island before the end of the year to defray startup costs. Read more
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
Long Island Press: Long Island Energy Conference Fuels Hope for Renewables
Ralph DePas By Michael Malaszczyk Posted on October 16, 2023 Long Island is taking a leading role in the burgeoning renewable energy industry in what may be the biggest business development since the Grumman Corporation built the Lunar Module in Bethpage to put the first men on the Moon in 1969.Read more
LIBN: Beckham speaks at LIA luncheon
Adina Genn October 16, 2023 Hard work, sacrifice and focus can pay off – especially, if you love what you do. That was the message from David Beckham, the legendary soccer player and now entrepreneur. Beckham spoke at a Long Island Association luncheon before a group of about 700 people business leaders as well as the members of five local youth soccer leagues.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
LIBN: LIA elects five new board members
Matt Cohen, Larry Waldman and Charlie Strain Adina Genn //October 12, 2023 The Long Island Association has elected five new members to its board of directors, the business organization said Thursday.Read more
Newsday: On Long Island, federal shutdown would leave workers in financial limbo, could mean airpor
By Laura Figueroa Hernandez laura.figueroa@newsday.com @Laura_Figueroa Updated September 30, 2023 WASHINGTON — If Congress does not pass a spending bill by midnight Saturday, the federal government will be forced to shut down, leaving about 46,000 federal workers on Long Island in financial limbo and causing widespread disruptions in federal services.Read more
LI Press: Childcare, Business Groups Push For Childcare Funding As Covid Program Ends
Getty Images By Claude Solnik Posted on September 29, 2023 During the peak of the pandemic, the federal government provided billions of dollars to help with childcare, subsidizing families and boosting workers’ wages. It was what many in, and interested in, the industry called a needed injection of funds. And it helped sustain both those in need of childcare and that industry. Read more
InnovateLI Newsletter: Feature on Long Island Minority Small Business Survey
BUT FIRST, THIS Forward thinking: The Long Island Minority Small Business Survey will provide valuable data on current challenges, according to Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce President Phil Andrews. Minority report: A full-scale survey of the region’s minority-owned businesses is underway. The Long Island Association, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have joined forces (once again) for the Long Island Minority Small
Newsday: Pay transparency: What workers, employers need to know about New York's new law
A screenshot from the Indeed web page showing a compensation template. Credit: Newsday By Victor Ocasio victor.ocasio@newsday.com Updated September 25, 2023 Under the state’s new pay transparency law, employers with four or more employees on Long Island and throughout the state are required to post salary ranges or exact hourly pay in all job advertisements. Read more
LIBN: On Long Island, a new survey on the region’s minority business community
Adina Genn //September 22, 2023 A new survey aims to better understand current challenges faced by minority-owned businesses on Long Island. Read more
Newsday: Long Island's Black and Hispanic-owned businesses to be surveyed about their economic chal
Matt Cohen, Luis Vazquez and Phil Andrews at a 2022 LIA meeting. Credit: Howard Schnapp By Lisa Irizarry lisa.irizarry@newsday.com Updated September 22, 2023 A survey is being launched Friday to help identify the economic challenges facing minority-owned businesses on Long Island. Read more
Press Release: The LIA, LIAACC, LIHCC, and LIU Announce Launch of Survey for Region’s Minority Business Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 22, 2023 Contact:Stacey Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs & Communications Long Island Association ssikes@longislandassociation.org The Long Island Association, Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Long Island University Announce Launch of Survey for Region’s Minority Business Community Melville, NY – Today, the Long Island Association (LIA), Long Island
LIBN: David Beckham is the LIA fall luncheon speaker
Credit © David Beckham 2023 Adina Genn //September 19, 2023 Soccer legend David Beckham is the Long Island Association’s fall luncheon speaker. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 13, beginning with a networking reception at 11 a.m. and the luncheon program slated for 12 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.Read more
Newsday: Beckham to 'spice up' LIA luncheon
David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham before the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Inter Miami CF, a team Beckham co-owns, and Atlanta United in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 25. Credit: Getty Images/Hector Vivas Updated September 19, 2023 4:48 pm Soccer star, a Sands ambassador, to speak at local event The Long Island Association will Bend it Like Beckham next month, as the region’s largest business group will host soccer icon David Beckham as its fall luncheon speaker, The Point has
Newsday: David Beckham to speak at Long Island Association luncheon in October
Former soccer great David Beckham spoke to young soccer players at an event in Uniondale in March. Credit: Rick Kopstein By Victor Ocasiovictor.ocasio@newsday.com Updated September 19, 2023 5:46 pm Former English soccer superstar David Beckham will be the keynote speaker at the Long Island Association’s fall luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Oct. 13.Read more
LI Press: Ernie Canadeo – From Marketing Maven to Music Man
By Long Island Press Posted on September 4, 2023 What do you do for an encore after you’ve spent almost 40 years growing your company, the EGC Group, into Long Island’s largest and most prestigious marketing agency, and are now ready for your next challenge? You — that’s Ernie Canadeo — become chairman of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and the driving force in creating Long Island’s first and most exciting hall of fame. Read more
Newsday: SALT tax cap tests power of Long Island Republican delegation
Long Island GOP congressmen Anthony D'Esposito, Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino at a Long Island Association event at the Heritage Club in March in Bethpage. Credit: Howard Schnapp By Tom Brune tom.brune@newsday.com@TomBruneDC August 27, 2023 5:00 am WASHINGTON — During a long flight in April for a congressional visit to Israel, Rep. Nick LaLota pushed a shaker of salt six or seven times across a table toward House Speaker Kevin McCarthy until McCarthy finally asked, “Are you messing with me,
Governor Hochul, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Montauk Historical Society Announce Completion of
Stone Revetment is Part of $44 Million Shoreline Revitalization Effort Supported with Federal and State Funds Additional $435,000 in State Funding Helped Complete Project to Protect Historic Lighthouse Tower and Restore Keeper’s Residence Drone Footage Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, Montauk Historical Society, and other partners today celebrated the reopening of the newly restored Montauk Point Lighthouse and completion of a major coastal
Bloomberg News: One Nassau County Has a Housing Crisis, the Other Nassau County Has a Solution
Northeast Florida is booming and making room for new arrivals. New York’s Long Island is frozen in the 20th century. By Ben Steverman August 15, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT Like many natives of New York’s Long Island his age, Jason Mueller, 23, lives with his parents. And, like a growing number of his peers, he’s making plans to pack up and move away. “There’s an exodus of my generation from Long Island,” Mueller says, citing friends who’ve left for upstate New York, North Carolina and Florida. “The No. 1 thing
LIBN: Introducing Long Island Business Influencers: Banking and Finance List
Introducing Long Island Business Influencers: Banking and Finance list LIBN Staff //August 1, 2023 It’s been a hot year in the banking and financial sector. From prominent banks going belly-up to warnings of impending recession, Long Island has never relied more on the expertise of its financial institutions and the professionals who lead them. In times of uncertainty, it’s up to our reining experts to encourage smart decision-making to ensure the security and continued growth of our region’s robust
LIBN: Long-awaited Belmont Park reboot heads for the starting gate
Arcangelo, with jockey Javier Castellano, crosses the finish line to win the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) David Winzelberg //June 29, 2023 After many years of starts and stops, the long-awaited reimagining of the horse racing portion of Belmont Park is finally off and running.Read more
Newsday: Bill to free up land for wind farm cable stalls in special session
Norway-based Equinor’s Empire Wind 2 project would be based more than 20 miles from the South Shore from Long Beach. The cable would make landfall at Long Beach and traverse 3.3 miles to a substation in Island Park, connecting at the E.F. Barrett power plant. Credit: Maersk Supply Service By Yancey Roy yancey.roy@newsday.com@yanceyroy Updated June 20, 2023 ALBANY – The fate of a Long Island offshore wind project hung in the balance Tuesday as labor unions and environmentalists scrambled to persuade
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
LIBN: Leaders talk next-gen jobs
Sen. Chuck Schumer at the LIA State of the Region event. || Credit: Long Island AssociationLeaders talk next-gen jobs By: Adina Genn January 9, 2023 Clean energy and water. High-tech innovation. Next-generation jobs, thanks to investments in science and technology.Read more
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
LIBN: LIA launches Small Business Support Program
By: Adina Genn June 16, 2022 The Long Island Association, the region’s largest business group, has launched its Small Business Support Program. The program aims to ensure that small business thrive, create new jobs and contribute to the region’s economic development.Read more
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
Press Release: Long Island Association Holds First Annual Evening of Honors
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMelville, NYMay 10, 2022 Long Island Association Holds First Annual Evening of Honors Event recognized business leaders who support Long Island’s economic development On May 3, 2022, the Long Island Association (“LIA”) held its first annual Evening of Honors event, where more than 500 members of the business community celebrated the achievements of innovative companies, employees, and business leaders who have made significant impacts on Long Island’s economy.
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.
LI business leaders ask top lawmakers to help end stalemate over Third Track project-Newsday
LI business leaders ask top lawmakers to help end stalemate over Third Track project The Merillon Avenue station in Garden City. The Long Island Rail Road and the Village of Garden City are at an impasse over the Third Track project. Credit: Howard SchnappBy Alfonso A. Castilloalfonso.castillo@newsday.com @alfonsoreports Updated November 20, 2021 3:41 PM Long Island business leaders are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and other top state elected officials to help break the impasseRead 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
Long Islanders feel inflation pinch at pump, in checkout lanes The inflation surge has impacted Long-Newsday
Long Islanders feel inflation pinch at pump, in checkout lanesThe inflation surge has impacted Long Islanders from pain at the pumps to the cost of groceries. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports. Credit: Howard Schnapp; Kendall RodriguezBy Newsday Staff Updated November 14, 2021 10:45 AM This story was reported by Jonathan LaMantia, James T. Madore, Sarina Trangle, Tory N. Parrish, Cecilia Dowd and Kendall Rodriguez. It was written by LaMantia. Joe Matz in Hicksville is picking up extra shifts. Soriah Gibson
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
Law expands Shared Work Program to keep more employees on the job-Newsday
Law expands Shared Work Program to keep more employees on the job When machinist Chris Walsh's hours were reduced at one point in 2020 by Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. in Island Park, the Shared Work Program "helped keep things kind of normal," he said. Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.By James T. Madorejames.madore@newsday.com @JamesTMadore Updated November 1, 2021 2:06 PM More employers might participate in a state program that prevents layoffs during recessions because of a bill signed
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