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In The Lead: Family Owned Businesses 2025
LIBN Staff//November 21, 2025//
Family-owned businesses: The backbone of long island
Family-owned businesses are the backbone of Long Island’s economy—quietly resilient, deeply rooted and profoundly influential. In this special editorial section, Long Island Business News is proud to celebrate the organizations whose stories are woven into the fabric of our communities. From small shops passed down through generations to large, multi-branch enterprises that still hold fast to their founding values, family businesses shape the Island in ways far beyond their balance sheets.
What sets these companies apart is not just their longevity, but the commitment, adaptability and heart that drive them forward. At a time when regional businesses face unprecedented challenges—from workforce shortages and rising costs to rapidly changing consumer expectations—family-owned enterprises continue to demonstrate remarkable perseverance. Their ability to innovate while preserving tradition creates a unique strength: They honor the past even as they build for the future.
Throughout this section, we’ve featured leaders and companies who noted candid insight into succession planning, the evolution of leadership roles, and the delicate balance between business decisions and family dynamics. Many mentioned the pride that comes with carrying a legacy—and the responsibility of ensuring it endures. Others reflected on the transformative moment when the next generation brings new skills, new technologies and new perspectives to the table.
What becomes clear is that family-owned businesses do more than contribute to Long Island’s economic vitality. They define its character. They employ our neighbors, support local institutions, sponsor youth programs and serve as anchors in both bustling downtowns and quiet hamlets.
We hope these business profiles offer inspiration, recognition and a deeper understanding of the enterprises that have shaped—and continue to shape—our region.
Long Island thrives because of families who invest not only in their companies, but in their communities and in each other.
—Regina Jankowski
Editor
Long Island Business News
Damianos Realty Group
Damianos Realty Group LLC is a family-owned and operated commercial real estate company with nearly two million square feet of premier properties across Long Island.
Botticelli Foods
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Melville, Botticelli Foods is a proud family-owned and operated business dedicated to bringing the authentic taste of Italy to kitchens across America.
Doherty Enterprises
Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, including seven restaurant concepts.
Lessing’s Hospitality Group
Founded in 1890, Lessing’s Hospitality Group is a sixth-generation family-owned company with more than 120 locations across the Northeast and Florida.
Plesser’s Appliance
For over a century, Plesser’s Appliance has been a trusted leader in home appliance retail, proudly serving customers across the United States since 1919.
The Hampton Maid
Celebrating over six decades of hospitality, The Hampton Maid stands as one of the Hamptons’ most beloved boutique destinations.
T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating
Listen to this article T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating has been keeping Long Island comfortable for more than 90 years. Founded in 1934 by Thomas Francis O’Brien, the company was
Scotto Brothers and Anthony Scotto Restaurants
The storied history of the Scotto Brothers brand dates to 1967, when Anthony Scotto and his brothers, Vincent and Victor, opened Scotto’s Pizzeria in Port Washington, shortly after emigrating from Italy.
Harbor Accounting Group
Harbor Accounting Group is a strategic CPA platform based in Syosset, New York, proudly serving clients with a focus on succession planning, continuity strategies, and long-term firm sustainability.
LMN Printing of NY, Inc.
A women- and minority-owned printing business since 1971, LMN Printing of NY provides a broad range of services, including digital and offset printing, signage, bindery, mailing, graphic and web design, advertising promotions and consulting.
Lipsky Construction Management
For over 45 years, Lipsky Construction Management has been a trusted name in Construction Management and General Contracting across Long Island and the outer boroughs of New York City.
Beechwood Homes
The Beechwood Organization, also known as Beechwood Homes, is at the forefront of privately-owned home builders nationwide.
Central Business Systems
For more than 75 years, Central Business Systems has been a trusted partner for businesses across Long Island and the Greater New York region.
Nico’s Way Automotive
Since 2008, Bohemia and the surrounding areas have had access to excellent auto maintenance services from Nico’s Way Automotive.
Visual Citi
Visual Citi, a full-service signage, printing, and fabrication company based in Lindenhurst, is a true American success story.
Crest Hollow Country Club
For half a century, Crest Hollow Country Club has been creating unforgettable events for the Long Island community.
Bayport Flower Houses, Inc.
Bayport Flower Houses is a full-service florist, garden center and landscaping family business that has served Long Island since 1932.
London Jewelers
Founded in 1926 by Charles London, a skilled clockmaker in Glen Cove, New York, London Jewelers has grown from a humble repair shop into one of America’s most respected family-owned luxury jewelers.
Maple Family Centers
Since its 1960 founding by Peter LaSpina, Sr., Maple Family Centers has been owned and operated by three generations of the LaSpina family.
Lorraine Gregory Communications
For over 30 years, Lorraine Gregory Communications (LGC) has been a family-driven success story.
L.I. Adventureland, Inc.
Since 1962, Adventureland has been a beloved Long Island institution, dedicated to providing a safe, memorable experience for generations.
M & J Engineering, D.P.C.
M&J Engineering stands as one of the Northeast’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering firms, recognized for its technical excellence, innovation, and growth.
Zorn’s of Bethpage
The story of Zorn’s began in 1924, when a family of German immigrants arrived in America with a strong work ethic and deep agricultural roots.
Brown’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
In an ever-changing landscape, Brown’s Jeep has consistently served its community and customers for over 100 years.
Liberty Moving & Storage
Liberty Moving & Storage is a fourth-generation, family-owned company proudly serving Long Island and the greater New York area since 1939.
