2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: JD Summa, Kings Capital Construction Group, Inc.

Recent goal and impact:  Under JD Summa’s leadership, KINGS Capital Construction Group, Inc. has grown into a multi-million-dollar enterprise surpassing $50 million in annual revenue and a dedicated team of 65 full-time employees - all within 16 years (as of 2025). This achievement reflects JD’s strategic vision, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Regina Rivera, Professional Women in Construction NY

Recent goal and impact:  By increasing membership and outreach in the past year, PWC NY is furthering its mission to support women and promote diversity within the AEC industry and related fields - including real estate owners, developers, and property managers.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Michael Simcha, Libra Title Agency, LLC

Recent goal and impact: We aimed to enhance our service offerings by expanding our in-house clearance capabilities and strengthening our recording department. Achieving this goal allowed us to handle a higher volume

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Matthew Cosentino, TerraCRG

Sharing knowledge and expertise:  Over my 15 years in real estate, I’ve learned from mistakes in choosing sales listings, sometimes wasting hours on unsellable properties due to title issues or defects. I now help newer colleagues spot potential problems before they take on a listing, ensuring they make the most of their time.

2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Kevin McHale, Anchin

Recent goal and impact: Becoming a partner at Anchin has been a long-time goal of mine, and I achieved this in October through my dedication to implementing impactful tax-saving strategies for our clients. By staying ahead of tax law changes, analyzing new regulations, and collaborating with industry experts,

Developing Long Island: Hastings
Capital Transforms 1268 Smithtown Ave.

Bohemia, NY Hastings Capital recently completed a full-scale repositioning of 1268 Smithtown Ave. transforming an aging 1970s-era building into a modern, highly functional office space. The 7,000 s/f property underwent extensive renovations, including upgraded office interiors,

Developing Long Island:
Harmony Healthcare Long Island

Garden City, NY Following the acquisition of 400 Oak St., Harmony Healthcare Long Island (HHLI) relocated its administrative headquarters to a 20,000 s/f space within the building designed by TPG Architecture. The move presented a unique opportunity to create a modern,

Developing Long Island: Suffolk County IDA Supports Development of Tri-State Region’s Largest Mixed-Use Sports and Medical Complex, Creating Over 100 New Jobs

Kings Park, NY Prospect Sports Partners’ DestiNationKP, located in Kings Park, is soon to be the home of the largest privately owned mixed-use sports and medical facility in the tri-state area.

Developing Long Island for Wildfire Resiliency - by Kevin Paul

Wildfires are not commonly thought of as a major problem on Long Island. Communities in states like California are regularly subject to wildfires, but Long Island was hardly developed with the specter of wildfires in mind. Warming temperatures resulting from climate change, however, have significantly increased the risk of wildfires on Long Island and

Developing Long Island:
Tap Room Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma, NY Lipsky Construction Management has successfully completed Tap Room Ronkonkoma, the latest addition to the growing Tap Room brand, developed in partnership with Upstream Hospitality. Located at Tritec Real Estate Company’s new Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, this new restaurant stands as the testament to meticulous planning,