The Long Island Association (LIA) has identified the Sands New York project at the Nassau Hub as one of its top five critical policy priorities for 2025, underscoring the project’s transformative potential for the region. The LIA is the region’s leading business advocacy group and prioritizes initiatives that drive economic growth, job creation, and infrastructure improvements. By highlighting Sands New York, the LIA recognizes the project’s capacity to revitalize Nassau County, attract investment, and enhance Long Island’s standing as a premier destination for business and entertainment.
The Sands project represents a major economic development opportunity, bringing thousands of jobs, significant tax revenue, and a world-class entertainment and hospitality destination to the area. With its proposed hotel, convention space, performance venues, and gaming, Sands New York aligns with LIA’s mission to modernize infrastructure, grow key industries, and improve the overall economic landscape of Long Island. The project’s inclusion in the LIA’s Policy Priorities represents widespread support from business leaders and policymakers who see it as a catalyst for long-term regional prosperity.
Matt Cohen, President and CEO of the Long Island Association, emphasized the significance of the project, stating: “The Sands New York project is a game-changer for Long Island. It will generate thousands of jobs, attract millions in private investment, and drive economic growth for Nassau County and beyond. This type of large-scale development is exactly what we need to ensure Long Island remains competitive and continues to thrive in the years ahead.”
Beyond economic impact, the Sands development is expected to enhance local communities by fostering partnerships with small businesses, supporting workforce training initiatives, and improving local infrastructure. The LIA’s support reinforces the project’s alignment with broader regional goals, ensuring that it contributes not only to Nassau County’s financial health but also to the well-being of its residents.
As Long Island looks to the future, the Sands project stands out as a cornerstone of economic revitalization and strategic growth. With the backing of the LIA and a growing coalition of stakeholders, the initiative is well-positioned to bring unprecedented opportunities to the region, shaping the next chapter of Long Island’s economic and cultural evolution.
For more details on LIA’s policy priorities, visit: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/38b1c166/CZvzgzfldEy5YI4sCBZaNQ?u=http://www.longislandassociation.org/policy-priorities