Sponsorships available for between $100 and $250 to support raffles, appetizers and beverages! Sponsorships are available at https://events.humanitix.com/apalongisland-org or email Kathy Eiseman, APA LI Section Treasurer, at keiseman@nelsonpope.com if you prefer to pay via check.
Please join the APA Long Island Section on February 2, 2026 for what (we hope) will be an annual happy hour and fundraiser to help chase away the “winter blues”!
This is an American Planning Association event – but you do not need to be an APA member to join us. Anyone interested in planning is welcome! There will be a 50-50 raffle, door prizes and raffle baskets! All funds raised will be used for future planning scholarships.
Location: Mesita Amityville located at 8 Greene Avenue, Amityville, NY from 5 pm to 7:30 pm (or later)!
Sponsorships available for between $100 and $250 to support raffles, appetizers and beverages! Please email Kathy Eiseman, APA LI Section Treasurer, at keiseman@nelsonpope.com if you are interested in sponsoring this event.
There are still a few spaces available for the walking tour of downtown Baldwin Today at 2:30 PM! A happy hour will follow at Tulum Tacos & Tequila at around 5 PM. Please email sarah.sklar@gza.com if you are interested in signing up today.
There are still spaces available for the walking tour of downtown Baldwin on Thursday, October 9th at 2:30 PM. A happy hour will follow at Tulum Tacos & Tequila at around 5 PM. We hope to see you there!
There are still spaces available for the walking tour of downtown Baldwin on Thursday, October 9th at 2:30 PM. A happy hour will follow at Tulum Tacos & Tequila at around 5 PM. We hope to see you there!
Please join the APA Long Island Section for a walking tour of downtown Baldwin on Thursday, October 9th at 2:30 PM. A happy hour will follow at Tulum Tacos & Tequila at around 5 PM. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to all who attended the 2025 Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast! A special thank you to Sustainability Institute at Molloy University, to our opening speakers (Dave Tepper and Anthony Aloisio) and our Zoning for Redevelopment panelists (Sarah Lansdale, Anthony Aloisio, Greg Cutler, James McCaffrey and Danielle Oglesby). Congratulations again to our 2025 scholarship recipients: Zack Renner, Matthew Meszaros and Abigail Lieber!
The APA Long Island Section is pleased to announce the recipients of the Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship for 2025. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
If you plan to attend and have not already done so, please RSVP to SSklar@mnwe.com. We will be sending around additional information later today via email.
Please join the APA Long Island Section for a walking tour of Station Yards on December 10th at 3 pm! A happy hour will follow at Great South Bay Brewery at 4 pm and will include a brief program to discuss plans achieved and plans underway at Ronkonkoma. Please RSVP by December 9th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join the APA Long Island Section for a walking tour of Station Yards on December 10th at 3 pm! A happy hour will follow at Great South Bay Brewery at 4 pm and will include a brief program to discuss plans achieved and plans underway at Ronkonkoma. Please RSVP by December 9th. We look forward to seeing you there!
NYMTC’s November Brown Bag webinar will feature the City of Long Beach’s ongoing efforts to address the impacts of Superstorm Sandy, and its approaches to addressing climate change and advancing resiliency efforts. Patti Bourne, Long Beach’s Director of Economic Development and Planning, will be the event’s guest speaker.
Patti Bourne, Long Beach’s Director of Economic Development and Planning, will be the event’s guest speaker. Join the meeting through the access information below. This webinar is eligible for one Certification Maintenance credit and one Sustainability and Resiliency credit from the American Planning Association.
This event is eligible for 1 APA Certification Maintenance (CM) Credit and 1 Sustainability and Resilience (SR) Credit.
Please join the American Planning Association, NY Metro Chapter, Long Island Section and City of Glen Cove officials on Thursday, September 19th at 4pm for a short walking tour of the Downtown Business Improvement District with a happy hour to follow at the Other Side Wine Bar.
Please join the American Planning Association, NY Metro Chapter, Long Island Section and City of Glen Cove officials on Thursday, September 19th at 4pm for a short walking tour of the Downtown Business Improvement District with a happy hour to follow at the Other Side Wine Bar.
Thank you to all who attended the 2024 Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast! A special thank you to Molloy College Suffolk Center, to our opening speakers (Neal Lewis, Amy Engel, Dave Tepper, Patti Bourne and Andy Freleng) and our Drive Electric panelists (Wes Sternberg, Rosemary Mascali, Ronald J. Gulmi, Paul DiBenedetto and Erica Sutera). Congratulations again to our 2024 scholarship recipients: Rick Hubbard, Olivia Kulasa and Jordan Schieber.
Drive Electric Presentation Available for Download
Transportation Electrification Presentation Available for Download
EV Make Ready Program Presentation Available for Download
Please join the APA Long Island Section on Friday, June 7th, for our annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast at the Molloy College Suffolk Center located at 1100 North Broadway in Amityville.
Tickets are $20 and net proceeds fund future programs and scholarships.
Sponsorships are available for $200 includes 4 tickets, logo and company name displayed on poster during event.
To registerfor this event or sign up for a sponsorship, please click here or email keiseman@nelsonpopevoorhis.com if you prefer to pay by check.
Please join us on June 7th at the Molloy College Suffolk Center in Amityville for our annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast. Registration is available here
The APA Long Island Section is pleased to announce the recipients of the Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship for 2024. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
The Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law presents
Land Use Moratoria Training for Planning and Zoning Officials
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 12:30-2 p.m.
Held Virtually
This course will provide an overview of land use moratorium, a local enactment that suspends a landowner’s right to obtain development approvals while the local government considers changes to its comprehensive plan and/or land use regulations. The course is designed to help local officials decide when to adopt moratoria and for how long, what development to suspend, and what uses should be granted exceptions. Participants will gain a better understanding of the following:
-The legal constraints that local officials should be aware of when thinking about enacting a moratorium -How municipalities have used moratoria successfully, as well as a few cases in which courts invalidated a municipality’s moratorium law
This program qualifies for 1 CLE credit in the Areas of Professional Practice (non-transitional attorneys). This course (1.5 hours) can be utilized towards fulfillment of the 4 hour New York State required training for municipal planning and zoning officials. For more information, please contact Laura Fetter at breslin@hofstra.edu.
Moderator Ashira Ostrow, Peter S. Kalikow Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Land Use Law, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Executive Director of the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an accredited provider of continuing legal education (CLE) in the state of New York. New York CLE credits are available to satisfy the mandatory, transitional/non-transitional requirements for attorneys attending the program. Lawyers admitted in jurisdictions other than New York should check with those jurisdictions to determine CLE requirements in their states.
Please join the APA NY Metro Chapter annual conference on December 8, 2023 at the Jay Suites – Bryant Park. The conference will explore the theme of Advancing a Resilient and Equitable Future. Featuring keynote speaker, Mitchell Silver, former national APA President, the conference intends to focus on recognizing past social and environmental issues and on seizing upon current best practices and funding availability. We want participants to leave better informed on how to chart out a more resilient future for all New Yorkers. The Conference will be followed by our Annual Holiday Party. Tickets and full schedule are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apa-nym-chapter-annual-conference-tickets-746202581007
This course is intended to fulfill the New York State required training for municipal planning and zoning officials. This program will offer 4 CLE credits in the Areas of Professional Practice (non-transitional attorneys). AICP Certification Maintenance (CM) credits will be requested (credits will need to be self-reported). For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laura Fetter at breslin@hofstra.edu.
Conference Directors Ashira Ostrow, Peter S. Kalikow Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Land Use Law, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Executive Director of the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra UniversityMartha Krisel, Esq., Municipal Consultant, Land Use Program Co-Coordinator, Hofstra University and Past President, Nassau County Bar AssociationSean Sallie, AICP, Director of Planning and Development,Heatherwood Luxury Rentals, Land Use Program Co-Coordinator, Hofstra University
On Thursday, September 21st, 2023, David Viana along with the Village of Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira hosted a tour of downtown Mineola. Representatives from the MTA, NICE Bus, NYU Langone Research & Academic Center and Lalezarian Properties were also in attendance and spoke at the various stops along the tour. The tour highlighted how growth and development throughout the Village over the last decade have been integral to the successful revitalization of Mineola’s downtown. The tour began at the recently completed Mineola Long Island Rail Road Station, which serves as a major transportation hub for all of Nassau County and is a great complement to the ongoing downtown revitalization of Mineola.
The Long Island Section would like to thank David Viana and Mayor Paul Pereira for organizing and hosting an informative and fun afternoon in the downtown, as well as the representatives from the MTA, NICE Bus, NYU Langone Research & Academic Center and Lalezarian Properties. We look forward to more walking tours this year!
The program is now available for the Downtown Mineola Walking Tour on Thursday, September 21st (please see the flyer below). Special thank you to David Viana for coordinating this event and to Mayor Paul Pereira for hosting the tour!
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, the American Planning Association, NY Metro Chapter, Long Island Section along with Village of Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira, are hosting a comprehensive tour of downtown Mineola’s major developments. The tour will take place between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (rain or shine). We will be meeting at the Mineola Long Island Rail Road Station at 2:00 p.m. Following the tour, we will be gathering at The St. James on Second Street. CM credits are being requested.
Detailed program to follow.
To Register: There is no fee to attend this event, however, registration is required, as we are limited to the first 25 people. To RSVP, please email Sarah Sklar, Section Secretary, at ssklar@mnwe.com.
IMEG Corp. is growing, and is currently seeking a Project Planner in their Long Island, NY office. As a Project Planner you will work on a wide range of projects, for both public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work on concurrent projects across a diverse mix of clients and project types. The full job advertisement and application link can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/project-planner-environmental-planning-at-imeg-3663176619
Some key duties and responsibilities include:
Prepare data-driven written planning reports;
Develop maps, exhibits and interactive tools;
Contribute to analytical and creative planning projects;
Utilize professional experience and education to present practicable project solutions and alternatives;
Attend and participate in public workshops;
Present information to clients, colleagues and members of the public.
Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:
Knowledge of and interest in state and local land use, zoning, and environmental regulations and comprehensive planning;
Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), comprehensive planning, downtown revitalization and transit-oriented development, data mapping, neighborhood planning, land use and zoning;
Strong technical writing capabilities;
Proficiency with ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. Additional software or programming knowledge is encouraged;
Ability to clearly communicate clearly in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups;
Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise.
Education and experience requirements are:
Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science or related;
Please join the APA Long Island Section this Friday, June 23rd, for our annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast in the H. Lee Dennison Building Media Room (lower level, enter from the north side of the building) in Hauppauge, NY.
Celebrating over 25 Years of the Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Program!
Tickets are $20 and net proceeds fund future programs and scholarships.
Sponsorships are available for $200 includes 4 tickets, logo and company name displayed on poster during event, with option to display marketing materials at table during the event.
Last week the Long Island planning community unexpectedly lost a great man and a great planner. Michael Levine was an experienced and thoughtful planner – and a key member of our APA family. Michael played a critical role in establishing the Long Island Section of the APA NY Metro Chapter, serving as its first director from 1996-1998. He continued to contribute and has helped the Section grow for nearly 30 years. We are all thankful for his guidance, expertise and commitment to serving the public.
Information for Michael’s service and visitation hours are provided below. Please keep Michael and the Levine family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Saturday, September 6th: The Branch Funeral home 2115 Jericho Tpke Commack, NY 11725 Visitation 10-12 pm Small Service at 12 pm Procession to Pinelawn Cemetary 2030 Wellwood Ave Farmingdale, NY 11735
Sunday September 7th: For those who want to pay their respects to the family, the Levine house will be open 3-6 pm: 34 Violet Lane Commack, NY 11725
APA New York Metro Chapter Long Island Section 