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USGBC Long Island chapter hold Eighth Annual Building Green Long Island Gala

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Long Island chapter celebrated their Eighth Annual Building Green Long Island Gala on June 11th at the Hilton Long Island Huntington. Honoree John Corrado, CEO/president of Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc., was named LEED-ER of the Year for his efforts in developing cost-efficient "green" facilities and vehicles that advance the mission of creating a greener Long Island and an environment that improves the quality of life in our communities. Shown (from left) are: Robert Stricoff, American Land Services; John Franceschina, Lockheed Martin; Brian Sahn, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan; Carol Hasenstab, TD Bank; Rick Wiedersum, Wiedersum Associates Architects; Megan Bove', JRM Construction; honoree John Corrado, Suffolk Transportation; chairman Sammy Chu, Powersmith Home Energy Solutions; Victor DaCosta, Alternative Solutions of NY; John Maiolo, Tandus Centiva; David Levine, The Par Group; Gordon Seaman, Gordon L. Seaman; Neil Rosen, North Shore-LIJ Health System; and Gregory DeRosa, Roanoke Realty.
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Suffolk County IDA supports expansion of A&Z Pharmaceuticals

Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has granted preliminary approval of a financial incentive package that will assist a manufacturer in expanding its business by manufacturing more prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals in addition to its existing over-the-counter
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.