Category: Long Island

Court rules state cannabis laws preempt Riverhead regulations

Court rules state cannabis laws preempt Riverhead regulations

August 12, 2025
Riverhead, NY A significant legal decision was handed down in the case of Tink & E, et al. v. Town of Riverhead, et al., where the court ruled that New York State’s cannabis laws preempt certain local zoning regulations imposed by the Town of Riverhead. The ruling
Hunt Corp. Commercial Real Estate Q&A:  Property sparkle on a budget - by David Hunt

Hunt Corp. Commercial Real Estate Q&A: Property sparkle on a budget - by David Hunt

August 12, 2025
I was once contacted by a property owner who was having difficulty leasing his building. I agreed to inspect the property with him and make suggestions. Before we even entered the building, we had to walk on what was left of a lawn to avoid a bush that had completely overgrown and blocked
Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency approves $9.2 million investment

Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency approves $9.2 million investment

August 12, 2025
Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved a strategic incentive package to support a $9.2 million investment from Josh Packaging Inc., a two-generation, family-owned manufacturer based in the town. The investment will enable the company
NYS comptroller’s report shows town of Hempstead IDA driving  economic growth and job creation

NYS comptroller’s report shows town of Hempstead IDA driving economic growth and job creation

August 12, 2025
Hempstead, NY The town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (IDA) remains a significant driver of job creation and economic development, as highlighted in the latest Performance Report on Industrial Development Agencies released by New York State comptroller Thomas
Babylon Industrial Development Agency projects deliver $1.8 billion in value and over 6,000 new jobs

Babylon Industrial Development Agency projects deliver $1.8 billion in value and over 6,000 new jobs...

August 12, 2025
Babylon, NY The Babylon Industrial Development Agency (Babylon IDA) remains a significant driver of job creation and economic development, as highlighted in the latest Performance Report on Industrial Development Agencies released by New York State comptroller Thomas
Commercial classroom:  Office market update - Caution is the word of the day - by Edward Smith Jr.

Commercial classroom: Office market update - Caution is the word of the day - by Edward Smith Jr.

August 12, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many office building owners to install expensive new air filtration systems, able to screen out airborne particles from their buildings. Those that did so now see more demand for space in their buildings.
Suffolk County IDA approves support for  $22.5 million Cornerstone Kings Park development

Suffolk County IDA approves support for $22.5 million Cornerstone Kings Park development

August 12, 2025
Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved a financial assistance package for Cornerstone Kings Park, a $22.5 million 46-unit multifamily residential development planned for Kings Park. The project will replace a long-shuttered restaurant
Cushman & Wakefield and Paramount Properties arrange $13.455m sale of warehouse

Cushman & Wakefield and Paramount Properties arrange $13.455m sale of warehouse

July 8, 2025

Edgewood, NY Cushman & Wakefield and Paramount Properties Group arranged the sale of a 53,600 s/f industrial warehouse facility located at 77 Rodeo Dr. The property was acquired for $13.455 milliion by Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, a specialty grocer with 11 locations in New York

NAI Long Island represents My Big Fat Cookie in 3,300 s/f retail lease at 620 Waverly Ave.

NAI Long Island represents My Big Fat Cookie in 3,300 s/f retail lease at 620 Waverly Ave.

July 8, 2025

Patchogue, NY John Pacifico of NAI Long Island completed a long-term lease for 3,300 s/f of retail space at 620 Waverly Ave. between the tenant, My Big Fat Cookie and the landlord, 620 Waverly Place, LLC.  This deal marks a major milestone for the brand — this location

Designing for the return: How interior design can inspire a thriving office comeback - by Megan Ballato and Christiana Suppa

Designing for the return: How interior design can inspire a thriving office comeback - by Megan Ball...

July 8, 2025

As the workplace continues to evolve post-pandemic, the conversation has shifted from whether employees should return to the office to how we can make that return meaningful. While hybrid and remote work remain popular

The Feil Organization secures lease with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc.  at 1305 Walt Whitman Rd.

The Feil Organization secures lease with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc. at 1305 Walt Whitman Rd....

July 8, 2025

Melville, NY The Feil Organization negotiated a new lease agreement with Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc. (NMB). NMB will occupy 28,552 s/f office at 1305 Walt Whitman Rd., a class A office property in the town’s business district on Long Island.

Hunt Corp. Commercial Real Estate Q&A:  Lease options - by David Hunt

Hunt Corp. Commercial Real Estate Q&A: Lease options - by David Hunt

July 8, 2025

Q: Our company is negotiating a long-term lease for a new manufacturing facility. How important is an option to renew or purchase? A: The definition of an option is a provision in an agreement that gives one party the right, but not the obligation, to exercise a right of some kind. This is important to keep in mind when negotiating tenant options in a lease.