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Press Release: The Long Island Association Announces the LIA-AI Growth Academy funded by Google.org to Train Small Businesses in Cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence Tools
The Long Island Association Announces the LIA-AI Growth Academy funded by Google.org to Train Small Businesses in Cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence Tools The LIA-AI Growth Academy will award 50 small businesses with a $5,000 grant and digital badge upon completion of the program The LIA will partner with Stony Brook University, who will deliver the training curriculum Melville, NY - The Long Island Association (LIA), through its philanthropic arm the LIA Foundation, is launching the
LIBN: LIA launches AI academy with Stony Brook, Google-funded
Adina Genn April 1, 2026 The Long Island Association, through its philanthropic arm the LIA Foundation, is introducing the LIA-AI Growth Academy in collaboration with Stony Brook University – a no-cost artificial intelligence training program funded by Google.org, aimed at supporting business growth and job creation.Read more
LIBN: Sikes: Long Island urges modernization of SEQRA to boost housing and business growth
Stacey Sikes March 26, 2026 Affordability is certainly the buzzword these days – but Long Island has been experiencing the challenges from our sky-high cost-of-living for decades. To secure long-term prosperity in our region, we need to support business expansion and job creation. And that can’t happen if their workforce cannot afford or find a place to live.Read more
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Long Island congressional reps speak on aggressive immigration enforcement, Iran
By Joe Werkmeister joe.werkmeister@newsday.comUpdated March 17, 2026 7:35 am Long Island’s congressional delegation said Monday that deportation efforts should prioritize immigrants with criminal convictions in the country illegally while criticizing the federal administration’s initial immigration enforcement tactics that led to the deaths of two people in Minneapolis.Read more
Local congressional delegation speaks at Long Island Association breakfast
More than 700 business leaders watched as Long Island U.S. Reps. Nick LaLota, Andrew Gabarino, Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen fielded questions. Rich Barrabi Mar 16, 2026, 5:25 PM Updated 15 hr ago The Long Island Association hosted its annual "What's New in Washington" event Monday morning at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. More than 700 business leaders watched as Long Island U.S. Reps. Nick LaLota (R-Amityville), Andrew Gabarino (R-Bayport), Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Laura Gillen
LI business leaders hear from Congress
LI business leaders hear from Congress Adina Genn March 16, 2026About 700 business leaders attended the Long Island Association event in Woodbury on Monday.Congressional panelists included Reps. Andrew Garbarino, Laura Gillen, Nick LaLota and Tom Suozzi.The panel discussed Iran tensions, immigration reform efforts including the Dignity Act, and energy projects such as Sunrise Wind. About 700 business leaders gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Monday for the Long Island
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LIA asks 'What's New in Washington'
Daily PointEverything old is new Long Island's four congressional representatives gathered onstage Monday to discuss the economy, energy, immigration, the war in Iran and other pressing issues, as part of the Long Island Association's annual "What's New in Washington" event. But the real drama was occurring offstage, as hundreds of the region's advocates, elected officials and business leaders buzzed about what was next for the Island's largest business organization.Read More
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LIA Press Release: New Workforce Development Roundtable Announced to Develop an Action Plan on Long Island
New Workforce Development Roundtable Announced to Develop an Action Plan on Long IslandThe Long Island Association and Institute for Workforce Advancement have formed the Long Island Workforce Development Roundtable, supported by JPMorganChase and The New York Community Trust - Long Island fund, complemented by research and planning done by James Lima Planning + Development and Regional Plan Association MELVILLE, NY — The Long Island Association (LIA) and Institute for Workforce Advancement have partnered
The Long Island Association, Business Leaders, and Labor Unions Support Sunrise Wind and Urge the Federal Government to Ensure the Project Reaches the Finish Line
The Long Island Association, Business Leaders, and Labor Unions Support Sunrise Wind and Urge the Federal Government to Ensure the Project Reaches the Finish Line Click here for pictures from the event Melville, NY – Today, the Long Island Association, Association for a Better Long Island, Long Island Builders Institute, Long Island Contractors Association, HIA-LIA, Long Island Federation of Labor and Building Trades of Nassau and Suffolk Counties urged the U.S. Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
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LIA Research Institute Issues Economic Impact Analysis on Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY – Today, the LIA Research Institute issued an economic impact analysis on Farmingdale State College (FSC), and evaluated expenditures on operations and construction as well as spending by students and visitors from 2020-2025. The study found that the multiplier effect of the institution on the economy was nearly $1 billion and almost 10,000 jobs were created during this time period. The LIA Research Institute is the research arm of the Long Island Association (LIA), the leading non-profit
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LI Press: Editorial: Celebrating the Long Island Association
Editorial: Celebrating the Long Island Association By Schneps Media LI Posted on January 19, 2026 LIA gears up for centennial celebration. Where could you find Gov. Kathy Hochul, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Suffolk County Executive Romaine and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer in one place at the same time? The answer is at an annual breakfast hosted by the Long Island Association, the most influential business group serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. The
LIBN: Long Island Association marks 100 years with historical look back
Long Island Association marks 100 years with historical look backAdina Genn//January 7, 2026// THE BLUEPRINT:Long Island Association marks 100 years with a new logo and centennial campaignOrganization launched a website featuring a historical timeline and news clipsLIA has influenced regional growth and business advocacy since 1926Future priorities include affordability, housing and private-sector growthFor 100 years, the Long Island Association has advocated for a region where leaders can live, work and
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NEWSDAY: Q&A Matt Cohen on leading the Long Island Association into its second century
Q&A: Matt Cohen on leading the Long Island Association into its second centuryMatt Cohen, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, speaks at an association event. The group will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026 amid growing affordability and workforce pressures for Long Island businesses. Credit: Johnny MilanoBy Victor Ocasiovictor.ocasio@newsday.com@Victor_OcasioUpdated January 5, 2026 7:13 pmThe Long Island Association, one of the region's oldest and best-known business advocacy groups, will
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The Long Island Association Celebrates its Centennial in 2026
The Long Island Association Celebrates its Centennial in 2026The region’s leading business organization that advocates for economic growth launches its 100th anniversary celebration Melville, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA), a non-profit and non-partisan organization, today announced the celebration to commemorate its 100th year of advocating for the region’s business community and economy. Originally called the Long Island Chamber of Commerce, the organization was created to “tell the world about
LIA Health, Education & Not-for-Profit Committee Hosts NYS Regent representing Long Island
LIA Health, Education & Not-for-Profit Committee Hosts New York State Regent representing Long Island Felicia Thomas-Williams and Regent-at-Large Roger Tilles Click for pictures from the event Melville, NY – The Long Island Association’s Health, Education, and Not-for-Profit Committee recently hosted the New York State Regents Felicia Thomas-Williams (10th Judicial District representing Nassau and Suffolk Counties) and Roger Tilles (Regent-at-Large). The Regents are responsible for the general
LIA and IBEW Local 1049 Host Event Featuring Long Island Power Authority CEO Carrie Meek Gallagher
LIA and IBEW Local 1049 Host Event Featuring Long Island Power Authority CEO Carrie Meek Gallagher Click here for pictures from the event Melville, NY - The Long Island Association’s Energy and Environment Committee recently partnered with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049 (IBEW 1049) to host Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) CEO Carrie Meek Gallagher, who was appointed to the role by the LIPA Board of Trustees in June 2025. CEO Meek Gallagher brings more than two
LIA Press Release: The LIA hosts New York & Atlantic Railway President Marlon Taylor
Long Island Association Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Hosts Marlon Taylor, President of New York and Atlantic Railway Click for pictures from the event Melville, NY – The Long Island Association (LIA) recently held an event that focused on the positive economic impact and environmental benefits of the region’s freight rail system, the New York and Atlantic Railway (NYA). The featured speaker was Marlon Taylor, who became President of the company in June 2024, and spent his career
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News 12: Ryder Cup expected to pump $160 million into Long Island's economy | News 12
Small business owners like Sean Walsh are expecting a big boom from the 250,000 people attending the Ryder Cup in Farmingdale. Logan Crawford Sep 23, 2025, 6:37 AMThe Long Island Association estimates the Ryder Cup will pump $160 million into Long Island's economy and create 1,000 jobs.Read more
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LIA Research Institute estimates that the 2025 Ryder Cup will inject $160 million into the Long Island economy and create 1,000 jobs
LIA Research Institute estimates that the 2025 Ryder Cup will inject $160 million into the Long Island economy and create 1,000 jobs Melville, NY – Today, the LIA Research Institute, the research arm of the non-profit organization the Long Island Association, issued an impact analysis that found that the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale this week is projected to spur $160 million in economic activity in the Long Island region and is forecasted to result in the creation of an estimated 1,000
Newsday: Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black will have $160 million impact on Long Island, LIA says
By Nicholas Spangle rnicholas.spangler@newsday.comSeptember 22, 2025 5:00 am The Ryder Cup will make a $160 million impact on Long Island’s economy this year, according to new estimates. Prepared by business group Long Island Association and released Monday, the estimates draw on attendance and impact figures from previous golf events and information from the Professional Golfers' Association of America and regional travel and leisure industry. Read More
Newsday: How the Fed rate cut will affect mortgage rates, Long Island's housing market
By: Jonathan LaMantia @jonlamantiaSeptember 19, 2025 5:00 am Long Islanders and businesses borrowing money will benefit from the Federal Reserve’s decision this week to lower its benchmark interest rate, economic experts said.Read more
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Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation Announce the Two Grand Prize Winners of the Second Annual L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants
Following their previous $5,000 grants, two small businesses on Long Island, New York to receive grand prizes of an additional $25,000 each, recognizing their dedication for continued growth within their communities NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 10, 2025) – Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, alongside the LIA Foundation, the charitable arm of the region’s leading business organization, the Long Island Association (LIA), today announce the two grand prize winners of
Newsday: Trump 401(k) order to give Long Islanders more, but riskier, investment
By Victor Ocasio and Brianne Ledda victor.ocasio@newsday.com, brianne.ledda@newsday.com Updated August 25, 2025 8:48 am A new Trump executive order would potentially open the door for millions of employees saving for retirement — including on Long Island — to invest their funds in alternative plans, a move that local experts said could benefit younger and wealthier investors but pose risks for those nearing retirement.Read more
LIBN: Long Island grants boost small businesses, communities
Long Island grants boost small businesses, communities ARLENE GROSS LIBN CONTRIBUTING WRITER//August 21, 2025 In Brief:LIA awards $5,000–$25,000 grants to small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk countiesOptimum donates $250,000 to fund 2025 L.O.C.A.L. programPSEG offers free energy assessments, rebates, and incentivesMain Street Revitalization grants support downtown growth Small businesses are vital to Long Island’s economy and to its individual communities.Read more
LIBN: Long Island business groups back revived pipeline proj
David Winzelberg//August 20, 2025 THE BLUEPRINT: Long Island trade groups support the revived gas pipeline project Northeast Supply Enhancement would add 37 miles to Williams’ system Pipeline could save NY up to $6B and reduce diesel truck use Project still faces opposition from environmental and local groups A coalition of Long Island business and real estate trade groups have renewed their support of a newly revived natural gas pipeline project. Read more
LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Honors Business Leader Jane Duggan at Annual Golf Classic
Long Island Association Honors Business Leader Jane Duggan at Annual Golf Classic Click to view pictures from the event Glen Head, NY - On July 28, 2025, the Long Island Association (LIA) held its fifth annual LIA Golf Classic and Awards Reception, where members of the regional business community got business done on and off the course on a beautiful summer day. The LIA recognized long-time LIA Board Member and retired TD Bank Executive Jane Duggan for her vast contributions to Long Island’s economic
LIBN: Historical tourism, ahead of America250, poised to boo
Adina Genn//August 13, 2025 Historical tourism is gaining momentum on Long Island, with local sites and events drawing increased interest ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The milestone, marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is expected to bring a surge of visitors and a boost to the region’s economy.Read more
Long Island Life and Politics: Local Business Leaders Applaud Payoff of Unemployment Insurance Debt
By CaraLynn Caulfield Long Island business leaders are praising New York’s decision to pay off nearly $7 billion in federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt, calling it long-overdue relief that will lower costs for employers and strengthen the state’s economy.Read more
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Newsday: Experts on tackling Long Island's challenges
For months, we have been asking Long Islanders: What challenges do you face living here right now? The responses were clear. From rising housing costs to soaring food prices to increasing monthly bills, LIers said it is becoming more and more unaffordable to live on Long Island. In order to gain further insight, we consulted experts on housing, food and finances. During our conversations, they shared their perspectives on affordability and how they are using their positions within the community to create
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Riverhead News Review: Editorial: When leaders lead, there’s cause for applause
Editorial: When leaders lead, there’s cause for applause By Riverhead News-Review “Government isn’t the solution to the problem, government is the problem.” So said President Ronald Reagan, a man who could always break serious issues down to a pithy phrase that resonated far beyond his lifetime. But like all pronunciamientos that take on the clothing of absolutes, sometimes the truth is obscured by fancy dressing. Many times, Mr. Reagan’s maxim is true, but just as often, it’s not. Consider the question:
Newsday: LI Quality of Life Survey: We like it here, but affordability is a growing
By Brianne Ledda brianne.ledda@newsday.com @brianne_ledda Updated July 24, 2025 SHAREEditor's note — This is the first in a series of stories that will explore the results of a Newsday/Siena College survey on how Long Islanders view their life satisfaction. Today's story focuses on perceptions of their overall quality of life and respondents’ concerns about affordability and the cost of living. Future stories will look at issues of livability and opportunity. Most Long Islanders love that they live near
East End Beacon: Business Speed Dating with the Five East End Towns
Say you wanted to start a business on the East End, but weren’t sure where to start it. The Long Island Association, in its first “State of the East End” breakfast July 9 at the Inn at East Wind in Wading River, asked each of the five East End town supervisors to share their elevator pitch for why you should start a business in their town. A couple years ago, the Long Island Association, which is based in Melville and sees itself as Long Island’s Chamber of Commerce, began a new East End Small Business
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Riverhead News- Review: Town supervisors discuss State of the East End
Affordable housing, transportation upgrades, legacy industries, business development, workforce retention and environmental challenges dominated the discussion between East End town supervisors at a State of the East End panel organized by Long Island Association on July 9.Read more
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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
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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
City & State: $10 million tax credit for businesses advertising in local media gets Albany rally
By Kelly Grace PriceMarch 10, 2025Supporters of the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally Act will rally in Albany Tuesday at the Capitol in hopes that Gov. Kathy Hochul will include funding for the bill in this year’s budget. Sponsored by state Sen. Monica Martinez and Assembly Member Jen Lunsford, the LOCAL Act would establish a fund of up to $10 million annual tax credits for small businesses advertising in local media outlets. 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
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: 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
LIA Press Release: Long Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors
Press ReleaseLong Island Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors Click here for pictures Melville, NY - The Long Island Association (LIA) elected two new members to its Board of Directors at its recent meeting. These leaders bring expertise and innovation from their respective industries to support the economic growth of Long Island. The new members of the LIA Board of Directors include: Mike Narula, Founder & CEO of Orbic North America, a new Board company committed to reviving
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 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
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:
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.
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.
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
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: Rechler, Catell honored by Long Island Children’s Museum
Scott Rechler and Robert Catell were presented with Visionary Leadership awards at the Long Island Children’s Museum’s annual gala last week. 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
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 –
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