Best places to retire on Long Island

Long Island has a lot to offer seniors considering their retirement options. The island boasts plentiful art and culture, miles of beautiful beaches, mass transit, world-class health and educational facilities, a diverse economy plus easy access to New York City and major transit hubs. The following list offers a look at just some of the […]

Steven Dubb Discusses Pride in Recent Accomplishment

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Steven Dubb: “The Latch Southampton Village. In 2016, we bought the historic Village Latch Inn. From 2017-2019, during the application process to convert the 67-unit lodging on 5-acres to a 20-home luxury condo community, we operated it as The Latch Pop-Up Inn. In 2020, […]

Steven Dubb Discusses High-End Community Living at Country Pointe Meadows

Steven Dubb, principal at The Beechwood Organization, talks about the new Yaphank development Country Pointe Meadows and why it’s a great fit for homeowners looking for a high-end community with close proximity to the East End, how the group is handling social distancing and more. Tell us about the development of Country Pointe Meadows and […]

Long Island Living: How to Choose a 55+ Community

MOVING FROM A private home to a 55-plus community is sometimes referred to as “downsizing.” But Michael Dubb, founder and CEO of the Beechwood Organization of Jericho, prefers to call this kind of move “rightsizing.” Rightsizing, he says, is when you’re ready to get rid of the big home – the stairs, the maintenance, yard […]

Boomers Can Retire in Style at Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank

After putting his three kids through college, credit card industry veteran Mike Turano no longer had a need for his big custom-built Stony Brook home, so he started eyeing a move down south. But before he and his wife packed up and left New York, they stumbled upon Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank, a luxurious […]