Long Island Business News

12/11/2025

Town of Brookhaven officials and civic leaders joined developer Crest Group at a groundbreaking ceremony last week for phase two of the Villas at Setauket, a 55-and-over rental community in East Setauket.

Crest Group breaks ground on phase two of the Villas at Setauket in East Setauket, adding eight new 55+ residences to the community.

12/11/2025

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace at Sayville Plaza in Bohemia will open its 39,000-square-foot Italian specialty grocer on Friday.

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace opens Friday in Bohemia with fresh Italian foods, baked goods and seafood, plus hiring for new Long Island stores

12/11/2025

Brown Budda New York opens its Southampton cannabis dispensary Wednesday despite an ongoing dispute with the town.

Brown Budda New York opens its Southampton cannabis dispensary amid a legal dispute with the town, bringing high-end cannabis and new local jobs.

11/11/2025

Turning over a new leaf: A Sweetgreen eatery will be the first of the new tenants to open at a redeveloped Manhasset retail property.

Sweetgreen opens at the redeveloped Manhasset Row on Nov. 25.

11/11/2025

Stony Brook Dental expands care with mobile pediatric center

Stony Brook Dental Medicine launches its 45-foot Mobile Dental Care Center with $750K grant to provide pediatric care at schools and shelters.

10/11/2025

Two new retailers, Toys“R”Us and Canada Weather Gear, are slated to open at Tanger Deer Park this month, in time for the holiday shopping season.

Toys“R”Us and Canada Weather Gear open new stores at Tanger Deer Park just in time for the holidays.

10/11/2025

After it was rejected three times, the controversial $1 billion NESE natural gas pipeline project has been approved by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

After years of rejection, New York’s DEC has approved the $1B NESE natural gas pipeline, paving the way for new energy capacity.

07/11/2025

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06/11/2025

🚨 Final Call! Nominate a Health Care Hero before it’s too late!

Nominate before November 7th to honor the individuals and organizations making a difference on Long Island's healthcare industry: https://bit.ly/3Tb3hOp

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Health care is about more than procedures and protocols—it's about compassion, leadership, innovation, and resilience. By nominating, you’re helping:

- Highlight outstanding contributions that inspire others
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- Strengthen community pride in local health care achievements

Let’s honor those who make our community healthier, stronger, and more compassionate.

06/11/2025

LIBN Exclusive: Fast-growing restaurant chain Raising Cane’s is planning to build a new eatery in Farmingdale that would replace the last remaining Houlihan’s on Long Island.

Raising Cane’s plans to replace the last Houlihan’s on Long Island with a new Farmingdale restaurant featuring dual drive-thrus and indoor-outdoor seating.

06/11/2025

Lessing’s Hospitality Group has launched a free rewards program that provides diners with perks when they visit any of the company’s 13 participating restaurants, whether in New York or Florida.

Lessing’s Hospitality Group debuts a free loyalty program offering perks and exclusive dining benefits in New York and Florida.

05/11/2025

David Westermann, Jr., has joined Cullen and Dykman, a law firm with offices in Uniondale, as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Department. Westermann brings more than 40 years of experience in construction and surety disputes across North America.

Construction litigation expert David Westermann, Jr., joins Cullen and Dykman, bringing 44 years of experience in complex construction and surety disputes.