Listen to this article Schneps Media, a news group that serves Long Island, New York City and elsewhere, has acquired Anton Media Group, a Mineola-based publisher of newspapers and magazines that focus on communities in Nassau County. The details of the sale, which was announced May 3, were not disclosed. “We are very excited to…
Listen to this article Workers at the Starbucks store in Port Jefferson are the latest of the chain’s Long Island employees to start the process to unionize. The Port Jefferson Starbucks workers were joined by workers at a Starbucks in downtown Brooklyn in filing petitions with the National Labor Relations Board Monday to unionize with…
Listen to this article The Long Island market, which had lagged behind last year’s numbers in the first quarter, rebounded somewhat in April. Despite a jump in mortgage rates, last month saw a rise in pending home sales, an increase in listings and record high prices of closed home sales. There were 2,266 homes contracted…
Listen to this article Harris Beach – a law firm with offices across New York State, including on Long Island – has signed an agreement to combine with Murtha Cullina, a law firm with offices in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The new firm would be known as Harris Beach Murtha. The agreement is designed to offer…
Listen to this article Jovia Financial Credit Union has launched a new credit union service organization (CUSO) to support credit unions and community banks seeking to manage and expand their commercial real estate lending services. Jovia Commercial Lending LLC offers outsourced commercial underwriting, compliance and other back-office services to small banks, credit unions, commercial mortgage…
As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer on Long Island, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your living space with a spring refresh. Whether you’re looking to embrace the season’s vibrant colors or bring in elements of nature, here are some interior design tips to help you transform your home…
When searching for a home on Long Island, you will likely come across several different types of heating systems. With various options available, each with its own set of benefits, it’s crucial to understand the primary types of home heating systems to make an informed decision. Let’s explore some of the most common heating systems…
Listen to this article The Long Island Association recently elected six new members to its board of directors, the organization said Monday. Two of those members represent existing board-member companies, while four are from companies that are new members of the LIA board. Among the new board members is Regina Jankowski, editor of Long Island…
Listen to this article After acquiring six industrial properties on Long Island over the last two-and-a-half years, Metropolitan Realty Associates has put the portfolio on the market, according to real estate industry sources. In 2021, MRA, led by founder and CEO Joe Farkas, raised $50 million of equity with Angelo, Gordon & Co. for a strategic fund…
Listen to this article New York State is giving $15 million for an expansion of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. This funding, though Empire State Development, is designated for the lab’s $500 million expansion plan. The center will aim to advance research to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer, considered one of…