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Construction has begun on a new medical office development in Patchogue. The $10 million project will bring a two-story, 12,000-square-foot building to a .84-acre parcel of vacant land at 60 Lake St. at the western entrance to the Village of Patchogue. The developer of the office project is Avgi LLC, an entity headed by Allon Avgi. “It’s the first thing you see when you come into the village and we wanted to make it as beautiful as possible for that vacant site,” Avgi told

Devin Kulka became chief executive officer of Kulka Construction at the age of 26, bringing a renewed vision focused on strategic growth, innovation and integrity to the company that was founded by Jack Kulka in 1974. Under Devin Kulka’s leadership, the company has expanded into The Kulka Group, a full-service commercial construction management and development organization serving clients across a wide range of industries. Based in Hauppauge, the firm delivers complex, high-v

The Herald’s Real Estate Achievement +Leadership Awards at the Heritage Club on Jan. 28 celebrated professionals whose leadership and innovation have shaped the region’s real estate landscape. Kelly Killoren Bensimon, founder, owner and broker specialist of Kelly Killoren Bensimon Inc. and Douglas Elliman was honored for her impact on real estate leadership. A former model and reality television personality, Bensimon has successfully transitioned into a successful real estate

Leadership Beyond the Office At Kulka, leadership shows up in many ways. Often, it happens beyond the jobsite or office through the time, care, and commitment our people give to causes that truly matter. Today, we want to say thank you to our Office Manager and Executive Assistant, Gina Bocci, who has been named to Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Light The Night Long Island Executive Committee. This marks Gina’s first year serving in this role and is a meaningful recognition of th

One week ago, Middle Market Alliance LI had Devin Kulka and three other great panelists speak about running a family business and what the succession journey really looks like. Devin talked a lot about believing in himself and his team through some real struggles early on, and how culture only works if you’re actually about it — not just saying the right things, but leading by example every day. Benjamin Goldbaum Michael Goodman Elizabeth Schneps Aloni

A technology company will spend 43% more than it anticipated moving from Deer Park to Hauppauge after deciding to construct a new headquarters and warehouse building instead of renovating a vacant building. Mason Technologies Inc. plans to demolish a 50,000-square-foot building at 395 Oser Ave. in Hauppauge and replace it with a 69,000-square-foot building. The construction project, which became publicly known in May, will now cost $29.9 million, an increase of $9.1 million f

We had the privilege of celebrating the ribbon cutting for The Grove, a 55-unit workforce housing development. This project truly wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible partners at Georgica Green Ventures LLC and New Ground Inc. It also wouldn’t have happened without the leadership and support of Focus East Patchogue , Councilman Neil Foley , Legislator Dominick Thorne and New York State Homes & Community Renewal all of whom share a real commitment to s