Long Island Business News

Ernie Fazio, a passionate advocate for alternative power and Maglev transit, died suddenly at 86. He was known for his leadership in regional business and transportation initiatives. bit.ly/4m2N0bL

Long Island professionals use AI cautiously, emphasizing human oversight in marketing, legal, and analytics fields despite growing AI adoption and investment. bit.ly/4byObvX

New York State invests $1.5 million to expand Northwell Health’s firearm injury prevention program to Buffalo, Rochester, and the Bronx emergency departments. bit.ly/3Pl5aJn

The Nassau County IDA approved economic incentives for The Bridge, a $130 million condo project with 101 units near Mineola LIRR station, set to start construction soon. bit.ly/4bEBpdS

The Long Island Lobby Coalition requested over $1 billion from Albany to fund infrastructure, affordable housing, transportation, and social services in the region. bit.ly/4bHF6j3

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Oyster Bay grants 50% property tax relief to spouses of fallen police officers and celebrates local achievements in neuroscience and community service. bit.ly/41e8nNs

Discover Long Island launches a nationwide search for a new CEO to lead its growth as Long Island's tourism nears $8 billion bit.ly/3PvOZsE

New York's affordability issues stem from tax policies and energy costs. Experts call for structural reforms including energy plant repowering and balanced tax strategies. bit.ly/479su2N

Inland Real Estate Group closed on its $190 million acquisition of the 292-unit Arboretum multifamily development in Farmingville. bit.ly/4bTL95l

The Black Long Island Business Network will host its inaugural expo on April 26 in Uniondale, featuring Black-owned businesses from Nassau and Suffolk counties. bit.ly/4sT5jC9

Melville Crossing, a $130 million mixed-use development, faces a public hearing in Huntington to decide its future. The project includes housing, retail, and affordable units. bit.ly/4bC3ra2

The Katz Institute at Northwell Health launched a new Menopause and Midlife Health center in Stony Brook, offering specialized care for women navigating menopause. libn.com/2026/03/17/nor…

Stony Brook professor Nav Nidhi Rajput received a $589,000 NSF grant to create an open-source platform accelerating energy materials discovery for sustainable technologies. bit.ly/4rBdy4N

Velourlux, a Queens-based custom home furnishings provider, purchased a retail building in Bethpage to open its first Long Island showroom. bit.ly/3PgJZs0

Clam bar on East End to open for 45th season bit.ly/3PgwnwK

The investment group acquired the historic Manhattan Building, a mixed-use property in Rockville Centre, for $6.45 million. bit.ly/4lBbYyk

BusPatrol reports an 11.9% decrease in illegal passing of stopped school buses in Suffolk County in 2025, pointing to improved driver behavior and safety bit.ly/4rzV7NN

Long Island's housing inventory dropped to a record low in February 2026, leading to fewer home sales and rising prices, according to OneKey MLS data. bit.ly/4bUkPXR

Kamran Hekmati, a Great Neck Estates zoning board member, is designated wrongfully detained in Iran by Secretary of State Rubio amid bipartisan advocacy. bit.ly/4sWzQPH