Listen to this article Former New York Islander and NHL Hall of Famer Patrick LaFontaine and a business partner are suing development executives after getting iced-out of the proposed $3 billion public/private project known as Midway Crossing. LaFontaine and Steve D’Iorio filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court earlier this month against two…
Listen to this article Douglas Elliman Real Estate is once again sponsoring an event at the ongoing Hampton Classic Horse Show. The brokerage firm is sponsoring the $70,000 Douglas Elliman 5* Grand Prix Qualifier, scheduled for Friday, August 30 at 240 Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton. This will be the 28th consecutive year that Douglas…
Listen to this article Honey Academy, a Queens-based educational and cultural arts after-school center, is coming to Long Island. A ballet class at the Honey Academy in Flushing. / Courtesy of Honey Academy The academy leased a 13,500-square-foot office building on .68 acres at 6 Aerial Way in Syosset. The property was formerly occupied by…
Weekends offer the perfect opportunity to tackle impactful DIY projects that enhance your home. With guidance from our REALTORS®, you can find projects that fit seamlessly into your schedule and budget. Here are some unique weekend DIY ideas that can add value and enjoyment to your Long Island home. Upgrade Your Lighting FixturesModernizing your…
Listen to this article The Safe Center, a Bethpage-based nonprofit victim service organization, has released its 2023 Impact Report. The report highlights the organization’s work on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking, rape, sexual assault and other interpersonal violence. In 2023, its 10th year of serving Long Island, The…
Listen to this article A disaster emergency for Suffolk County has been declared by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul following the record rainfall on Aug. 18-19. Multiple rescues were required during the storm, especially in the Town of Brookhaven, during the early morning hours of Aug. 19. The Mill Pond dam failed completely, causing six…
Listen to this article A Melville-based law firm recently held a teambuilding event at a Long Island destination, highlighting what the region has to offer. Cona Elder Law hosted the event for its 35 team members at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF) in Stony Brook. The event, a murder mystery…
Listen to this article An industrial building in Westbury has two new tenants. Sunrise Candy leased 11,000 square feet of industrial space at 27 New York Ave. in Westbury. The company, which also has a location in Plainview, is expanding. The other new tenant is All Pro Automotive, which leased 8,388 square feet of…
Listen to this article The former principal attorney at a Stony Brook law firm was sentenced Thursday to serve prison time for stealing more than $800,000 from three of his clients. Douglas Valente Douglas Valente, who once headed the Valente Law Group and now lives in Florida, was sentenced to one and one-third to four years in prison…
Listen to this article A former congressional candidate has been charged in federal court in Manhattan with violating campaign finance laws, officials said. Michelle Bond, who lost a primary election to Rep. Nick LaLota, (R-Amityville) in 2022 has been charged with conspiring to “cause and causing unlawful campaign contributions in connection with her unsuccessful run…