David Winzelberg covers real estate, development, land use, retailing, franchising and white-collar crime for Long Island Business News.
An award-winning journalist who spent 20 years writing about Long Island for The New York Times, David's work has also appeared in The Atlantic magazine, Forbes.com and has been featured on CNBC’s "American Greed." A former adjunct professor of journalism and former editor of a weekly community newspaper, David is a frequent panelist and moderator at area business events.
He can reached via email at [email protected] or at (631) 913-4247.
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Recent Articles from David Winzelberg
Real Estate
December 2, 2025
Long-held Rockville Centre retail property changes hands
A long-held Rockville Centre retail building sold for $3.125M as Dime Holdings plans a full renovation to reposition the mostly vacant Nassau County property.
Real Estate
December 2, 2025
$32M Hempstead apartment project getting IDA assist
Hempstead IDA grants preliminary tax incentives for a $32M Cooper Street rental project bringing 96 apartments.
Real Estate
December 1, 2025
Queens and Bronx sites approved for casino licenses
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board approved casino licenses for two Queens sites and one in the Bronx, paving the way for billions in investment and jobs.
Real Estate
December 1, 2025
Lifestyles Sports expands with new Farmingdale facility
Lifestyles Sports buys a new 18,500-square-foot Farmingdale building, tripling production space and expanding custom apparel, sporting goods and workwear services.
Weekly Edition
November 27, 2025
Inked: Long Island commercial real estate leases and sales roundup
Long Island commercial real estate deals this month include industrial and retail leases, building purchases, and business expansions across Deer Park, Holtsville, and more.
Real Estate
November 26, 2025
Madison Mortgage relocates with Garden City sublease
Madison Mortgage Services is relocating to Garden City, subleasing 16,414 square feet at 900 Stewart Ave.
Real Estate
November 26, 2025
East Northport’s Matinecock Court to welcome its first residents
Matinecock Court in East Northport opens after decades.
Economy
November 26, 2025
New York & Atlantic Railway announces new labor agreement
New York & Atlantic Railway and the BLET have finalized a multi-year labor agreement with wage hikes, retention pay, and long-term stability for freight workers.
Real Estate
November 25, 2025
Pharma manufacturer getting IDA help for expansion
A&Z Pharmaceuticals secured Suffolk IDA approval for a $6.7M expansion in Hauppauge.
Real Estate
November 25, 2025
Charlie Fox cannabis dispensary opens in Southampton
Charlie Fox, an upscale cannabis dispensary, opens in Southampton amid legal disputes with the town, offering premium products and a luxury retail experience.
Real Estate
November 24, 2025
National café concept to open its first Long Island location
Toastique is opening its first Long Island location in Woodbury early next year.
Latest Headlines
November 24, 2025
Upscale coworking hub opens at renovated Garden City office building
The Franklin, a fully renovated Garden City office building, debuts as an upscale coworking space offering modern amenities and flexible private offices.