At Laffey Real Estate, our REALTORS® understand the importance of home as a sanctuary. In honor of National Hammock Day, we’re sharing insights on how to incorporate different types of hammocks into your Long Island home, ensuring a perfect blend of comfort and style.
Listen to this article The American Red Cross in Greater New York has a new regional chief executive. The organization named Doreen Thomann-Howe as CEO, overseeing services that support 13 million people across Long Island, New York City, Westchester and Rockland counites, Greenwich, Conn., and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. She succeeds Mary…
Listen to this article Following the announcement last week that four Stop & Shop supermarkets will be closing on Long Island, at least one shopping center has landed a replacement tenant. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will take over the 53,000-square-foot space that Stop & Shop will be vacating at the Wheatley Plaza Shopping Center in Greenvale. …
When it’s summer in the city, few things are as satisfying as an iced coffee. They provide a nice dose of caffeine as well as tasty flavors that make them a treat. You’ll find many coffee shops on Long Island serving up the refreshing drinks, and our REALTORS® recommend the following as some of their favorite spots…
Listen to this article The Long Island housing market went through a June swoon, as home sales dipped and prices climbed to record highs, continuing the trend that has hampered the industry throughout the first half of the year. There were 2,319 homes contracted for sale in Nassau and Suffolk counties last month, a year-over-year…
Listen to this article New York State is offering an expedited initiative to advance minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) opportunities. Through this initiative, eligible applicants may receive MWBE certification determination in 90 days. The certification provides owners with opportunities to access government contracts and grow their business. The statewide “Sail-Thru Summer” initiative through Empire…
Listen to this article Jericho-based Beechwood Organization has been ranked as the top residential builder in New York State for the second straight year. The company, also known as Beechwood Homes, earned the honor in the 2024 Housing Giants report of the country’s top home builders by Pro Builder magazine. The annual industry report shows…
Listen to this article Stop & Shop will be closing 32 underperforming stores in five states, including four on Long Island, the company announced Friday. The Long Island stores to close on or before Nov. 2 include 130 Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale, 294 Middle Country Road in Coram, 132 Fulton Ave. in Hempstead, and 2525…
In Foreclosure? Now is the Time To Do Something About It! There is no shame in facing a pending foreclosure- millions have been in this situation before you, and millions more will be there someday. The most important thing you need to do is figure out what your options are and choose the option that…
Listen to this article Banking executives are relatively confident in the growth of their industry, despite an evolving business climate. That’s according to KPMG’s third annual Banking Industry Outlook Survey, which polled 200 bank executives on the sector’s challenges and opportunities amidst economic, regulatory and technological obstacles. The survey found that most banks are embracing a future-forward…