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A prime asset in the Village of Roslyn’s ongoing renaissance has traded hands. The mixed-use property known as the Roslyn Lumber Yard has sold for $31 million, the village’s largest-ever transaction, according to the brokers on the deal. GB Family Holdings, a Melville-based commercial real estate investment firm and an affiliate of Fairfield Properties principal Gary Broxmeyer, purchased the 25-unit apartment building with 14,000 square feet of retail space at 17-21 Lumbe

The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island has launched a new real estate podcast . Called “Square Feet,” the podcast aims to explore “the people, trends, and challenges shaping commercial real estate and economic development across Long Island,” according to a CIBS-LI statement. The new “Square Feet” podcast is hosted by CIBS-LI President Ralph Benzakein, a principal at Cresa Long Island and David Pennetta, chief strategic officer for CIBS-LI and executiv

Mason Technologies, which specializes in low-voltage technology integration solutions, plans to expand with a $20.8 million project in Hauppauge. Headquartered in Deer Park, Mason Technologies plans to acquire a 50,000-square-foot building at 395 Oser Ave. and expand it by 21,500 square feet. The project includes extensive renovations and the expansion will allow for increased staging, equipment storage, and the creation of a collaborative and growth-ready environment for i

Long Island Business News has selected the recipients of this year’s Emerging Leaders Under 30 Awards. The Emerging Leaders Under 30 Awards honor promising and dynamic young professionals who demonstrate significant professional accomplishments and unwavering integrity, and contribute to the Long Island region through community service as well as a dynamic work ethic. The honorees were selected by the editorial staff of Long Island Business News. A list of winners is below: 2

Jennifer and Adam Mason have been looking for a new home for their growing technology business for the past seven years. The couple has finally found what they believe is the ideal spot in Suffolk County — where they very much want to remain — after looking at more than 100 buildings in three states. Jennifer started Mason Technologies Inc. in 2002 after working as a registered nurse. The Deer Park-based contractor builds audio visual systems, data centers and security system

In construction, things rarely fall apart because someone didn’t work hard. More often, problems happen because teams weren’t aligned early on. From our experience, focus at the start of a project has the biggest impact on the finish . What Focus Really Means in Construction When we talk about focus, we’re not just referring to paying attention. We’re talking about deliberate, structured effort: Understanding project goals before starting Sequencing decisions to avoid rework

Meet The Executive Leaders Dedicated To Building A World Without Blood Cancer Each fall, thousands of colored lanterns illuminate cities nationwide as part of a powerful event that brings hope to people affected by blood cancer. At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual Light The Night, a national fundraising campaign that includes nearly 100 events, attendees carry lanterns that tell powerful stories: red for supporters standing with people facing blood cancer, white

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A new report from CoStar presents a striking reality for the national multifamily market: across many major U.S. metro areas, luxury apartment vacancy rates remain stubbornly high. Yet here on Long Island, the data tells a different story — one of accelerating absorption and vanishing availability, even in the most premium segments of the market. While national headlines focus on oversupply in cities like Austin, Denver, and Miami, Long Island stands out as an outlier — and n

At The Kulka Group, we take pride in being trusted partners in the development of projects that push industries forward. That’s why we’re honored to be providing preconstruction services for a new state-of-the-art facility in collaboration with Jet Parts Engineering , Northeast Aero , and PG Aerotech — three respected leaders in the aerospace sector. This upcoming facility will support the future of precision manufacturing on Long Island, and we’re proud to contribute to its

The Kulka Group is proud to announce our official certification as a New York State Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)—a milestone that reflects not just our professional growth, but our ongoing commitment to equity, opportunity, and community representation in the construction and real estate industries. This designation is awarded to companies that are at least 51% minority-owned and demonstrates their active contribution to fostering diversity in New York’s economic landsc

We are proud to announce that Devin Kulka, CEO of The Kulka Group, will be honored by the Theodore Roosevelt Council, Scouting America at their 2025 Sporting Clay Shoot, taking place on Friday, September 19, 2025. This prestigious event is one of the region’s most anticipated gatherings of professionals, leaders, and supporters of youth development across Long Island — and we are incredibly honored to see Devin recognized for his contributions to both the construction industr

At The Kulka Group, we believe that shaping Long Island’s future requires more than bricks and mortar — it requires bold advocacy and a willingness to speak up for the policies that affect how and where we build. That’s why we were proud to join 43 fellow members of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) in Albany this week to engage directly with state legislators about the critical issues impacting the building and development industry. Fighting for a Fairer, More Sustai

At The Kulka Group, we’re always looking for smart, forward-thinking ways to increase the value of our properties while contributing to a more sustainable future. In 2019, we took a bold step in that direction by converting the rooftop of our 60,000 sq. ft. Hauppauge facility into a revenue-generating asset through community solar — and the results have exceeded expectations. Through our partnership with SUNation Energy, we’ve been able to generate an additional $70,000 per y

The momentum is real — and growing. Last week, The Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) launched its 2025 Membership Drive with an energy-filled kickoff party that brought together some of the most dedicated professionals in our industry. We’re proud to share that over 70 members have already joined the initiative, making this one of the most robust and promising recruitment drives in recent years. The kickoff celebration, generously hosted by B2K Development, was more than

The Kulka Group is proud to announce that our CEO, Devin Kulka, has been officially installed as Secretary of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), one of the region’s most influential trade organizations representing builders, developers, and professionals across the construction and real estate industry. The installation ceremony took place on Wednesday, led by Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, and was attended by fellow LIBI members, industry leaders, and regiona

2024 was a year of growth, challenges, and milestones. From new partnerships to exciting projects, we pushed boundaries and made an impact. Here’s a look back at the moments that defined our journey. Thank you to everyone who was part of it—here’s to an even bigger 2025! #BuildYourDream

Over 200 leaders from Long Island’s construction, architecture, and engineering sectors gathered on Thursday, December 12, 2025 for a breakfast event that was as insightful as it was impactful. Hosted by HIA-LI in collaboration with the Long Island Builders Institute and the Long Island Contractors Association , the event spotlighted the findings of the Grassi 2024 Construction and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Industry Survey Report . It was a morning of thoughtful discu

We are pleased to announce that Rob Mannino, Chief Operating Officer of The Kulka Group and a dedicated blood cancer survivor, has been honored as the #1 Individual Fundraiser at the 2024 Long Island Light the Night. This prestigious recognition, hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), highlights Rob’s continued leadership and commitment to advancing the fight against blood cancers. Rob has long been an advocate for those impacted by blood cancer, drawing on his pers