Long Island Business News (LIBN) was founded in 1953 by newspaper reporter Arthur Hug and the husband-and-wife team of Peg and John Whitmore. The idea came from their desire to create a publication that would cover business news and issues specific to Long Island. Originally named Long Island Commercial Review, the paper was launched from the basement of the Whitmore's Freeport home. Today, Long Island Business News is owned by BridgeTower Media, a subsidiary of Transom Capital Group, which acquired the publication in 2020.Based in Ronkonkoma, New York, Long Island Business News covers a wide range of topics including local and national business news, real estate, technology, health care, and law. They focus on Nassau and Suffolk counties, providing in-depth coverage of Long Island's business community. LIBN delivers content through its weekly print edition, website, and various digital platforms, reaching thousands of readers across Long Island and beyond.**One interesting fact**: Long Island Business News played a significant role in preserving Fire Island in the early 1960s. The paper organized and gained wide support for the effort to give Fire Island National Seashore status, with Grumman even supplying a plane so the then-owner could travel to Washington and speak before Congress. This campaign showcases how a local business publication can have a substantial impact on environmental conservation efforts.