Long Island Business News

16/12/2025

Celebrate excellence in executive leadership!

The Executive Circle Awards honor and celebrate talented leaders across Long Island. Nominate now: https://bit.ly/40Lf0Yu

These leaders consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company performance and community service.

16/12/2025

The first Billy Joel Symposium is taking place in June at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Interested fans, scholars, critics, musicians and students are invited to submit papers about Long Island’s own “Piano Man” by Jan. 15.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame invites submissions for its inaugural Billy Joel Symposium, focusing on his music and cultural impact

15/12/2025

Long Island CEO honored for supporting childcare

The Child Care Council of Suffolk recogninzes Billy Haugland II for advancing childcare support; urges employers to expand support for working families as federal dependent care FSA limit rises

15/12/2025

Long Island firm launches $400K scholarship at SUNY Old Westbury

Long Island company funds 10 scholarships, honoring its founder and helping Westbury and New Cassel students attend SUNY Old Westbury

15/12/2025

The first Long Island location for fast-growing pickleball chain The Picklr will open this week in Centereach.

Fast-growing pickleball chain The Picklr opens its first Long Island club in Centereach with 11 courts, unlimited memberships and a Dec. 20 grand opening.

15/12/2025

Learn, network, and connect with non-profit leaders!

Join us for a comprehensive forum dedicated to exploring critical topics impacting non-profits. Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3VK8QEX

The 2026 program begins with a focus on mental health, substance abuse, and the insurance dynamics that shape access to care, then expands to explore the full impact on NFP organizations of the tremendous rise in healthcare costs and its ecosystem.

15/12/2025

An investigation by Consumer Reports and the Groundwork Collaborative alleges that Instacart uses artificial intelligence to charge different shoppers on Long Island and elsewhere different prices for the same items. Citing those findings, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is urging the Federal Trade Commission to intervene.

An investigation alleges Instacart uses AI to charge shoppers different grocery prices, prompting Sen. Chuck Schumer to urge FTC action.

15/12/2025

A new Crumbl store will open in the Brooktown Plaza shopping center at 2184A Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook on Friday.

Crumbl Cookies opens its first Suffolk County location in Stony Brook on Dec. 19, bringing fresh baked cookies and desserts to Brooktown Plaza.

12/12/2025

Nominations are now open for 2026!

The Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards honor those who help create and build Long Island’s future and recognizes some of the most dynamic and successful businesspeople in the commercial real estate community. Nominate now: https://bit.ly/4g1OBdz

Awardees will be some of the most dynamic and successful businesspeople in the region, including engineers, builders, architects, developers, real estate professionals, and members of the legal community, as well as landmark projects and transactions.

12/12/2025

An alleged Queens-based theft ring charged with stealing $2.2 million of goods from Home Depots had targeted 128 of the retail chain’s locations across nine states, including on Long Island: DA

Prosecutors say an alleged Queens theft ring stole $2.2M from 128 Home Depots across nine states, including Long Island stores, using coordinated tactics.

12/12/2025

The developer of a new 20-unit apartment building in Hicksville has received a $7.528 million construction loan from the Community Preservation Corporation.

Hicksville’s new fully electric apartment building lands a $7.5M loan, bringing 20 units, amenities, and some workforce housing.

12/12/2025

LIBN Exclusive: An 8.5-acre parcel of land that was donated to the Village of Islandia and suggested as a site for veterans housing has been sold to Suffolk OTB for its ongoing expansion of Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel.

Islandia sells 8.5 acres to Suffolk OTB for Jake’s 58 expansion, some of which will be used for parking.