Author: Lori Siesto Bryce

Celebrating 25 Years: A Legacy of Senior Living Innovation at The Bristal

Celebrating 25 Years: A Legacy of Senior Living Innovation at The Bristal Assisted Living

When The Bristal Assisted Living was first envisioned, the senior housing landscape on Long Island was vastly different. Many residences serving seniors were retrofitted from former hotels, often lacking the thoughtful design necessary to foster both independence and a strong sense of community. Recognizing the need for a better solution, the partners of B2K Development… Read more »

Celebrating Black History in Construction and Real Estate

B2K Development Celebrates Black History in Construction and Real Estate

Black History Month is a time for reflection, recognition, and appreciation of the countless contributions Black professionals have made to industries across America—including construction, architecture, and real estate development. At B2K Development, we take this opportunity to recognize the remarkable achievements of Black architects and engineers whose innovations continue to influence the world of real… Read more »

A New Culinary Destination at B2K Development’s Long Beach Waterfront Project

B2K Development is excited to welcome a new restaurant to our Long Beach waterfront development, further enhancing the area’s appeal as a year-round destination for dining, leisure, and community engagement. Long Island Business News recently reported that on this exciting addition, which underscores our commitment to creating thoughtfully designed spaces that contribute to Long Beach’s… Read more »

Jon Weiss Joins LIBI Leadership Team as Vice President

B2K Development Principal Jon Weiss Joins LIBI Leadership Team as Vice President

B2K Development is excited to announce that Jon Weiss, Principal and President of Construction, has been named Vice President of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI). LIBI has long been a cornerstone of the development and construction industries in the region, advocating for policies that support smart growth, economic opportunity, and responsible building practices.  Bringing… Read more »

B2K Development Joins the Long Beach Polar Bear Splash to Support Make-A-Wish

image of hand holding a coffee cup with The Breeze logo on the Boardwalk at Long Beach NY Polar Plunge 2025

This past Sunday, the Long Beach Polar Bears gathered once again for the 25th Annual Polar Bear Splash, a beloved community tradition that unites thousands in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Metro New York and Western New York Chapter. Braving icy waters at Laurelton Boulevard in Long Beach, participants took the plunge on the day… Read more »

David Burman Named Power Developer of the Year at 2025 REAL Awards

B2K Development is honored to announce that David Burman, Principal and President of Development, has been named Power Developer of the Year at the 2025 Herald Real Estate Achievement and Leadership (REAL) Awards. This annual event recognizes professionals across the real estate sector for their contributions to shaping, improving, and advancing development projects that strengthen… Read more »

B2K Development Hosts NYC College of Technology Students at Astoria Construction Site

B2K Construction Team shows students from NYCCT at their Astoria building site

B2K Development welcomed students from the New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) at their Astoria, NY project site in January. NYCCT is a CUNY campus, where students can major in architecture, construction management technology, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, among others areas of study. Students who are part of the Construction Management Association of… Read more »

Benjamin Hatz Appointed Chief Operating Officer of B2K Development

B2K Development welcomes Benjamin Hatz, Chief Operating Officer

In a move that further strengthens B2K Development, among the premier real estate development companies in the region, CEO Steven Krieger today announced the appointment of Benjamin Hatz as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Krieger stated, “Ben brings with him over 25 years of exception experience in the commercial real estate industry, including expertise… Read more »

Renovated Uniondale Community Center Unveiled

Steven Krieger, CEO B2K Development, Tracey Edwards SVP Sands New York, David Greaves, Presdient of John J. Byrnes Community Center, Ron Reese SVP Las Vegas Sands pictured with commemorating plaque

The renovation and refurnishing of the John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale, NY was sponsored and facilitated by B2K Development, Las Vegas Sands, and Waldner’s Business Environments. In July 2023, the group acquired the building, pledging to renovate the facility and enable the thriving center to enrich its offerings. The community center now features… Read more »

Jan Burman Receives Lifetime Acheivement Award

Jan Burman honored with ABLI Lifetime Achievement Award

The Association for a Better Long Island, Inc. (ABLI), a respected thought leader and advocate for responsible economic growth for Long Island and its future, has awarded B2K Development Chairman Jan Burman with its coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. The 27th Annual Long Island Real Estate Dinner, hosted by ABLI and the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society… Read more »