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85 stories in Business. The people, places, and openings shaping how Long Island lives.
Mineola's Five-Month-Old Pickleball Club Wants to Serve You a Drink
by Long Island Wave ·Pickleball Prime, the 10-court club that opened in March on East 2nd Street in Mineola, filed a state liquor application August 12. Here is what changes.
Nearly Two Years After the Main Street Fire, Sayville Running Company Is Going Home
by Long Island Wave ·Sayville Running Company reopens at 19 Main Street on Saturday, August 15, nearly two years after the October 2024 fire that damaged a stretch of downtown Sayville.
Part Dispensary, Part Art Gallery: The Artist Tree Picked Farmingdale for Its First New York Store
by Long Island Wave ·The Artist Tree, a West Hollywood dispensary chain that doubles as a rotating art gallery, is bringing its first New York store to 900 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale.
For Sale, Not for Rent: The Bridge Is Rising Beside the Mineola LIRR Station
by Long Island Wave ·Construction is underway on The Bridge, a $130M, nine-story building with 101 for-sale condos across from the Mineola LIRR station, opening January 2029.
King Kullen, America's First Supermarket, Is Being Sold to Giunta's Meat Farms. The Deal Closes Next Month
by Long Island Wave ·Giunta's Meat Farms is buying all 24 King Kullen stores and four Wild by Nature markets, with a September close. What changes for Long Island shoppers, and what does not.
Long Island Industrial Vacancy Just Fell to 7 Percent. Leasing Jumped 43 Percent in One Quarter.
by Long Island Wave ·Warehouse space is the third leg of the Island's commercial market and the one nobody photographs, and it just had its strongest quarter in a while. Here is what the numbers mean for tenants.
Hicksville's $200 Million Mall Plan Reaches a Decision Tuesday. Two Permits Are on the Calendar, and One of Them Is a Gas Station.
by Long Island Wave ·The Oyster Bay Town Board takes up the two special use permits behind the Shops on Broadway: active recreation use, and motor vehicle fuel sales at the new BJ's.
Suffolk Home Prices Are Climbing More Than Twice as Fast as Nassau's. The Gap Between the Two Counties Is Closing From the Wrong End.
by Long Island Wave ·Nassau's single-family median hit $875,000, up 2.9 percent. Suffolk's hit $750,000, up 7.1 percent. Convergence sounds like good news until you ask which county is doing the moving.
Long Island Office Rents Just Hit an All-Time High. Part of the Reason Is That Offices Are Being Torn Down.
by Long Island Wave ·Availability fell to a post-pandemic low and asking rents reached a record $33.52 per square foot. Leasing is up, but so is demolition and conversion. A tightening market and a growing one are not the same thing.
A Carle Place Store Is Becoming a Rehab Center. That Is Not a One-Off, It Is the Long Island Economy in a Single Application.
by Long Island Wave ·Catholic Health wants to turn retail space on Glen Cove Road into a physical therapy and rehabilitation center, and it does not have the parking. Read against this year's jobs and vacancy numbers, the application explains itself.
One Applicant Wants 15 Signs Where Two Are Allowed. Another Wants Nine Separate Sign Variances. Same Week, Two Different Zoning Boards.
by Long Island Wave ·A Jericho Turnpike building in Commack is asking for fifteen signs. A Carle Place drive-through wants signage that is not attached to a wall. Long Island's sign codes are being tested by the application, not by amendment.
Baldwin Has a Bookstore Again. It Is Also the Only Black-Owned Bookstore on Long Island.
by Long Island Wave ·Two doctors opened an independent bookshop in a hamlet that had none. It is one of about a dozen storefronts Baldwin has filled since March.
Long Island Retail Vacancy Is 4.2 Percent. That One Number Explains a Lot About Your Main Street.
by Long Island Wave ·Almost no new retail has been built on Long Island in five years. A mid-year market report explains why storefronts turn over fast and why the new tenant is usually a chain.
Long Island Added 3,100 Jobs Over the Year. One Industry Added 10,100 of Them.
by Long Island Wave ·State labor data for June shows private education and health services carrying the entire region, eight of ten sectors losing ground, and 7,000 fewer Long Islanders employed than a year earlier.
Riverhead Approved Its 94-Room Downtown Hotel 5-0. A Former Supervisor Asked the Board to Table It First.
by Long Island Wave ·The board granted the special permit and site plan unanimously. Two residents spoke against it, one asking for a delay over how the hearing was noticed. The three-year build clock started that afternoon.
A Floral Park Developer Offered to Ban EV Charging on Its Own Property Forever. The Village Accepted.
by Long Island Wave ·The applicant volunteered a successor-binding ban on charging stations, rooftop access and cell antennas. Only the underground parking permit has been granted, and the real hearings are still ahead.
A 425-Seat Theater Pays an Artist the Same Fee a 5,000-Seat One Does. Westhampton Beach Is Doing Something About It.
by Long Island Wave ·The village's performing arts center won a $6 million state award and wants to break ground this fall. The mayor's two questions are parking and sewer capacity.
Patchogue Has Never Had a Hotel. A Bowling Alley Site on West Avenue Is About to Change That.
by Long Island Wave ·A 96-room Tempo by Hilton won site plan approval for the old Bowl Long Island property, a short walk from both the LIRR station and the Watch Hill ferry.
The Entenmann's Plant in Bay Shore Sat Quiet for a Decade. Food Is Being Made There Again.
by Long Island Wave ·Redefine Meals is converting the 107,000-square-foot former Entenmann's bakery in North Bay Shore into a plant capable of 200,000 meals a day, adding 200 jobs.
A Shuttered Greenvale Supermarket Reopens August 14 as an Italian Market, With 250 Jobs Attached
by Long Island Wave ·Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace opens at 130 Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale on August 14 and is hiring roughly 250 people across every department.
Amazon Filed for a $1 Billion Building in Holbrook. Here Is What the Application Actually Says.
by Long Island Wave ·Amazon wants to put 4.2 million square feet on 140 wooded acres in Holbrook. The jobs, the truck counts, the zoning change it needs, and the review that decides it.
Two Moratoriums in Three Days: New York and Brookhaven Both Hit Pause on Data Centers
by Long Island Wave ·The Governor paused hyperscale data center permits on July 14. Brookhaven banned new applications on July 16. What that does to a $1 billion proposal in Yaphank.
Long Island Office Vacancy Fell Below 12% for the First Time Since 2020. Some of That Is Demolition.
by Long Island Wave ·Long Island office vacancy hit 11.8% in the second quarter of 2026, the first sub-12% reading since 2020. A good deal of the improvement is buildings leaving the market.
Suffolk Is Trying Again on 48 Acres in Ronkonkoma, and Proposals Are Due in September
by Long Island Wave ·The $2.8 billion Midway Crossing plan is gone. Suffolk County issued a new RFP on July 3 for the same 48 acres, this time with $50 million of county money attached.
Islip Picked a Developer for a New MacArthur Terminal. Its Own Board Then Withheld the Money.
by Long Island Wave ·Islip named Fly LI Partners, an RXR and Avports joint venture, its preferred developer for a new MacArthur terminal. Days later the town board voted to withhold consultant funding.
Sunrise Wind Is About Half Built, and the First Turbine Is Standing 30 Miles Off Montauk
by Long Island Wave ·New York's largest offshore wind project is roughly halfway through construction. What is finished, what is left, and what Suffolk County actually gets out of it.
Long Island Buys Nearly Half of New York's Legal Cannabis. Nassau County Sells None of It.
by Long Island Wave ·Long Island accounts for 47% of New York's annualized adult-use cannabis sales across ten regions. Every licensed dispensary on the Island is in Suffolk County.
Every Long Island Employer With 10 Workers Had a Retirement Deadline This Year. All Three Have Passed.
by Long Island Wave ·New York's Secure Choice retirement mandate hit employers with 10 or more workers in three waves this year. The last deadline was July 15. Here is what it requires.
Nassau Homes Just Set a Record. Here Is the Income That Actually Buys One.
by Long Island Wave ·Nassau's median crossed $850,000 in June and single-family homes set an all-time record. We ran the mortgage math on what buying at those numbers now requires.
Long Island Added 3,600 Private-Sector Jobs in a Year. One Industry Added 10,100.
by Long Island Wave ·State labor data shows Long Island private employment up just 0.3 percent over the year, with education and health services adding nearly three times the region net.
A Bandshell, a Greenway and a $3 Million Theater: What State Money Is Building in Long Island Downtowns
by Long Island Wave ·New York has committed $19 million to three Long Island village downtowns. The project lists show what that money actually buys: sidewalks, signage, facades and one theater.
Long Island Businesses Market Against the Wrong Calendar. The Island Runs on Five Seasons, Not Four.
by Long Island Wave ·Nassau and Suffolk demand does not move in quarters. It moves in five distinct local seasons, and most Long Island marketing budgets are spent against the wrong one.
The Second-Largest Industrial Park in America Is in Hauppauge, and It Is Quietly Rebuilding Itself
by Long Island Wave ·Hauppauge's Long Island Innovation Park holds roughly 1,350 companies and 55,000 jobs. Inside the projects reshaping the region's biggest economic engine.
Belmont Park Reopens in September, and Elmont Is About to Find Out What That Is Worth
by Long Island Wave ·The rebuilt Belmont Park opens September 18, 2026 after a $455 million project. What the smaller, greener grandstand means for Elmont and Nassau County.
Farmingdale's RPM Raceway Sets Guinness Record for World's Longest Indoor Go-Kart Track
by Long Island Wave ·A NASCAR driver took the first official lap on RPM Raceway's newly rebuilt two-story track in Farmingdale, a 3,515-foot circuit now certified by Guinness World Records as the longest indoor multi-level go-kart track on Earth.
Your Website Is Probably Losing Customers in the First Five Seconds. Here Is How to Find Out.
by Long Island Wave ·Most small business websites fail in the same four places. A short diagnostic any Long Island owner can run on their own site in about twenty minutes.
BEDGEAR Doubles Its Farmingdale Headquarters With a $2 Million Expansion
by Long Island Wave ·BEDGEAR's Farmingdale headquarters just doubled in size after a $2 million buildout, with local officials from both Nassau and Suffolk on hand to celebrate.
A $200 Million Plan Would Reinvent Hicksville's Broadway Commons Mall
by Long Island Wave ·A $200 million plan would strip the roof off Hicksville's Broadway Commons mall and rebuild it as an open-air shopping and entertainment destination.
40 Long Island Small Businesses Just Split $200,000 in Local Grants
by Long Island Wave ·Forty Nassau and Suffolk small businesses split $200,000 in grants from the Long Island Association and Optimum Business this June.
How to Choose a Marketing Agency on Long Island: What Business Owners Should Ask in 2026
by Long Island WaveWith more than a hundred agencies between Great Neck and Montauk, choosing a marketing partner is one of the highest-leverage decisions a Long Island business makes. Here is what separates the contenders, and the five questions to ask before you sign.
BrandReel.io: Reinventing Corporate Gifting with Stories Worth Sharing
by Long Island WaveFounded by visionary entrepreneur Sandeep Mehta, BrandReel.io transforms corporate gifting from mundane exchanges into strategic, memorable brand experiences. By seamlessly blending premium, globally recognized products…
Centurion Security Solutions—Protecting Your Home and Family with Elegance and Strength
by Long Island WaveDiscover how Centurion Security Solutions provides homeowners with elegant, custom-made security doors and screens, specifically designed to protect your family amid increasing crime rates and home invasions. Beyond…
Swim King Pools—Long Island’s Premier Destination for Exceptional Backyard Luxury
by Long Island WaveFor over 50 years, Swim King Pools has been Long Island's trusted leader in creating luxurious backyard retreats. With exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and comprehensive outdoor solutions, they transform…
Long Island Agents Spend Their Marketing on Listings. The Money Is in the Eighteen Months After Closing.
by Long Island Wave ·Listing marketing sells the house. It rarely builds the business. What happens in the year and a half after closing is where Long Island agents win or start over.
Swim King Pools: Long Island’s Trusted Source for Backyard Paradise
by Long Island WaveSwim King Pools has been Long Island’s leading choice for inground pool installation since 1974, known for impeccable craftsmanship, personalized customer service, and lasting quality. Their expert team transforms…
Why Small Long Island Businesses Should Consider Bitcoin as a Balance Sheet Asset
by Long Island WaveBitcoin is no longer just for tech enthusiasts—it’s a strategic asset for businesses. With a limited supply, growing institutional adoption, and increasing state and national reserves, Bitcoin offers Long Island…
Discover Long Island Gems: Your Ultimate Guide to Shopping Local and Supporting Small Businesses
by Long Island WaveEmbark on a local shopping spree in Long Island! Our guide takes you through the best local shops and businesses, showing you how each purchase supports the community and offers a unique shopping
The Ultimate Long Island Homebuyer's Guide: Navigating the Real Estate Market with Confidence
by Long Island WaveDiscover the ultimate guide to buying a home on Long Island, featuring insights on the best neighborhoods, financing options, and resources to help you find your dream home with ease and
Discovering Your Guide: How to Find the Perfect Life Coach for You
by Long Island WaveDiscover how to find your ideal life coach to navigate life's complexities and unlock your potential with Wave Agency's comprehensive
Unbridled Adventure: The Ultimate Guide to Horseback Riding Trails and Stables on Long Island
by Long Island WaveEmbrace your equestrian side with Wave Agency's comprehensive guide to the best horseback riding trails and stables on Long
The Ultimate Guide to Long Island's Thrift and Vintage Stores
by Long Island WaveDiscover the best thrift and vintage stores on Long Island! Find unique, sustainable fashion and antiques that support local businesses. Time for a shopping
Long Island's Booming Tech Sector: Uncovering Investment Opportunities and Navigating Challenges
by Long Island WaveExplore Long Island's thriving tech sector, uncover investment opportunities, and learn about the challenges faced by this dynamic ecosystem in our comprehensive
Long Island's Business Organizations: Who to Call for What
by Long Island WaveThe LIA, the Nassau Council of Chambers and the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers do different jobs. A guide to which regional body actually helps with what.
Why So Many Long Island Companies Have a Melville Address
by Long Island WaveMelville is a hamlet with the address density of a small city. A look at the Route 110 corridor, who is headquartered there, and the chamber that works it.
The Ultimate Guide to Long Island's Best Co-Working Spaces: Thrive in Collaboration
by Long Island WaveExplore the best co-working spaces on Long Island! Boost your productivity, network with professionals, and thrive in a collaborative environment perfect for
Building Wealth on Long Island: Strategies and Insights
by Long Island WaveDiscover how to build wealth on Long Island through real estate investment, entrepreneurship, financial planning, networking, and diversification, and achieve long-term financial
Investing in Long Island Real Estate: A Comprehensive Overview
by Long Island WaveDiscover the potential of Long Island's real estate market with our comprehensive overview, covering property types, investment strategies, and current market trends to help you make informed decisions and grow your…
Long Island's Most Influential Tech Leaders: A Spotlight on Innovation
by Long Island WaveDiscover Long Island's most influential tech leaders who are driving innovation, shaping the future, and fostering a thriving tech ecosystem. Join the
The Role of Long Island's Finance Industry in the New York Economy
by Long Island WaveDiscover how Long Island's finance industry has emerged as a key player in New York's economy, with its strong financial services sector, innovative companies, and strategic location driving
The Top Tech Companies to Work for on Long Island
by Long Island WaveExplore the top tech companies to work for on Long Island, highlighting their unique offerings, commitment to innovation, and exceptional work
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business on Long Island: Key Steps and Tips
by Long Island WaveDiscover the essential steps and tips for launching a successful business on Long Island. From market research and business planning to funding and marketing strategies, we've got you
Long Island's Wealth of Opportunities: The Ultimate Guide to Finance and Investing Landscape
by Long Island WaveExplore the exciting world of finance and investing in Long Island with our comprehensive guide. Discover top wealth management firms, investment clubs, and networking
A Guide to Long Island's Best Thrift Stores for Budget Home Décor: Uncover Hidden Gems
by Long Island WaveDiscover the top thrift stores on Long Island for finding unique and affordable home décor items. Transform your space into a cozy haven without breaking the bank with these hidden
Discover Long Island's Wealth-Generating Secrets: Top Investment Opportunities for the Smart Investor
by Long Island WaveExplore the most promising investment opportunities in Long Island, covering real estate, technology, tourism, and renewable energy. Uncover the secrets to growing your wealth in this comprehensive
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Living on Long Island: Tips and Tricks
by Long Island WaveEmbrace a greener lifestyle with our guide to eco-friendly living on Long Island, featuring tips on energy conservation, waste reduction, and supporting local
Protecting Your Assets: Norton and Siegel Insurand Offers Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
by Long Island WaveSince Norton & Siegel Insurance first opened in Babylon in 1892, they have been dedicated to providing all customers with personal, competitive service. Using the most current technology and employing dedicated workers,…
CloudLions: Long Island’s Premier Managed Service Provider, Elevating Businesses with Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions
by Long Island WaveCloudLions, Long Island’s premier Managed Service Provider, empowers businesses across industries with cutting-edge technology solutions. From IT infrastructure and managed IT services to custom software development and…
Joining a Chamber of Commerce on Long Island: What to Ask First
by Long Island WaveChamber membership pays off or it does not, depending on questions most people never ask. What to establish before you write the check, using Melville as the example.
Next Gen Spray Foam: Providing Top-Notch Insulation Services in Riverhead
by Long Island WaveNext Gen Spray Foam is a family-owned business providing exceptional insulation services such as foundation waterproofing, spray foam, fiberglass, fireproofing, drywall, and spackling. Get your free estimate today and…
Is Being Deaf and Blind an Excuse or Huge Opportunity: A Discussion with Mitch Shapiro
by Long Island WaveIn life and in business, you cannot reach your true potential until you have been through adversity. How much challenge is too much? While we all have things that can drag us down, it is important to face these…
The Power of Positive Affirmations: How to Transform Your Life with Self-Love
by Long Island WaveWe all have a voice inside our heads that can sometimes be our own worst critic. But what if we could change that voice to be a positive, uplifting force that helps us navigate through life's challenges? This is where…
Glide into Winter: The Best Ice Skating Places on Long Island
by Long Island WaveWith winter in full swing, Long Island, New York is the perfect place to get in the seasonal spirit and enjoy some outdoor activities. Ice skating is a popular winter pastime that can be enjoyed by people of all ages…
Native Ceuticals is Bringing Cannabis Innovation to Long Island
by Long Island WaveA never-before seen on Long Island enterprise will be making its way to Holbrook among other local areas. Native Ceuticals is a seed to shelf hemp-based business offering a variety of in-house products meant to provide…
Meet The Long Island Wave 🌊
by Long Island Wave“We believe in doing good for the Long Island community and this is our way of giving back” —The Long Island Wave. The Long Island Wave has established itself in a short time as Long Island’s fastest-growing online…
Floor & Decor Makes its way to a Bohemia Shopping Center
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Floor & Decor A new warehouse store for Floor & Decor is coming into the Kmart shopping center on 5151 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia. The company hosts another location in Farmingdale, and offers…
The Salt & Sea - Original Art and Design Creations
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: The Salt and Sea Bring the feeling of the beach to your home this summer by supporting local brand, The Salt & Sea. The Salt & Sea is a Long Island company, focusing on original art and design creations.…
Burgerology's New Stony Brook Location is Open
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Burgerology The newest Burgerology location at 2302B Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook officially opened for business this month. It is the sixth spot the burger joint has opened, following locations in…
TRITEC Continues its Success With the Anticipated Opening of The Wel Luxury Apartments in Lindenhurst
by Long Island WavePre-leasing begins at 10 am on 4/10/21. Pricing and floor plans will be available on The Wel website . The long-anticipated opening of The Wel Apartments in Lindenhurst will finally come this summer, as commercial real…
Sag Harbor Cinema Reopens Five Years after Devastating Fire
by Long Island WaveThe Sag Harbor Cinema has at last recovered from the futile 2016 fire that destroyed it and several other Sag Harbor businesses. Though no one was hurt, the devastation of the fire made an impact on Sag Harbor’s Main…
Some Long Island Farms and Farmers Markets to Check Out in the 2021 Season
by Long Island WaveThe farms and farmers’ markets of Long Island are slowly beginning to open back up as the warmer weather settles in. There are dozens of farmers’ markets offering a variety of goods throughout the island, and each will…
Argyle Toys Brings its Magic to Babylon Village
by Long Island WaveArgyle Toys, a Babylon Village-based toy shop, has begun its spring presale for their online store. The store is owned by three local mothers with the intent of bringing captivating experiences to children through the…
Hitch Handmade Market is at Home in its Babylon Village Storefront
by Long Island WaveHitch Handmade Market has spent almost two years in its Babylon Village storefront, having transitioned to the location during the August 2019 Babylon Block Party after spending three years running their business out of…
Help Debbie Audia Save Time Flies Ceramics
by Long Island WaveFriends, family, and members of the community have been rallying around Debbie Audia, owner and operator of Time Flies Ceramics in Seaford, as she battles COVID-19 complications and attempts to keep her business afloat.…
La Sorella Boutique Graces Downtown Sayville with Chic Flair
by Long Island WaveWhen Olivia Papa graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she knew she wanted to be a buyer. With no luck in her post-graduate job search, she decided to take matters into her own hands, and so, La Sorella…
Sign Your Child up for a Royal Dance Center Experience this Summer
by Long Island WaveRoyal Dance Center of Babylon Village is preparing to open registration for its Summer Session April 10, 2021. Director and owner Rosa D’Aleo began her magical journey dancing in New York City over 30 years ago, and has…