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Every September 11, I find myself returning to memories that never truly fade. Some are painful beyond words, while othe...
09/11/2026

Every September 11, I find myself returning to memories that never truly fade. Some are painful beyond words, while others remind me of the extraordinary courage, compassion, and humanity I witnessed during our city’s darkest days.

As an NYPD police officer working that day and throughout the months that followed, I witnessed firsthand the unimaginable horror and devastation caused by a few evil men. But I also witnessed something else that I will never forget.

In the months after September 11, as we searched through the rubble and buried our friends and loved ones, I saw how compassionate, loving, and united our great city could be. Despite the pain and loss surrounding us, we supported one another. We were all in it together, and for that, I remain deeply grateful.

Today, I find myself reflecting not only on all that we lost, but also on the strength, kindness, and unity that carried us through. I hope we never forget any part of that lesson.

My thoughts and prayers remain with the brothers, sisters, parents, children, and friends we all lost, and my deepest love and support go out to the families and friends who continue to carry their memories.

We will never forget.

Retail Minute | Retail Intelligence:Why Drive-Thrus Are So ValuableWhen a retailer tells me they need a drive-thru, they...
09/09/2026

Retail Minute | Retail Intelligence:
Why Drive-Thrus Are So Valuable

When a retailer tells me they need a drive-thru, they’re not simply asking for a convenience.

They’re asking for another way to reach their customer.

Think about how we use drive-thrus today. Coffee on the way to work. Lunch when we’re short on time. Picking up an order without getting the kids out of the car. Even pharmacies and banks have long understood the value of letting customers complete a transaction without ever leaving their vehicle.

For a retailer, that drive-thru lane can become an additional sales channel, allowing them to serve more customers from the same location.

But from a real estate perspective, there’s another reason drive-thru sites are so valuable:

They’re difficult to create.

You need the right site configuration, sufficient stacking, safe circulation, appropriate access and, of course, municipal approvals. On Long Island, where land is expensive and many existing shopping centers weren’t originally designed to accommodate today’s drive-thru requirements, finding the right site can be especially challenging.

That’s why a well-designed drive-thru pad can generate tremendous interest from retailers and why landlords place such a premium on them.

One of the things I enjoy most about retail real estate is that sometimes the most valuable part of a property isn’t necessarily the building itself.

It might be the lane that runs around it.

What do you think? Has the drive-thru become something you actively look for when choosing where to grab coffee, food or run an errand?

SiteSelection RetailLeasing LongIslandBusiness NAILongIsland

If you're a retailer, landlord, developer, or simply enjoy discussing Long Island retail, I’d love to connect.

John Pacifico
Director | NAI Long Island
[email protected]
631-761-6885

Small Business Saturday is a great reminder that so much of what makes Long Island special starts with the people behind...
08/22/2026

Small Business Saturday is a great reminder that so much of what makes Long Island special starts with the people behind our local businesses.

As a retail real estate broker, I get a unique opportunity to work with entrepreneurs at all different stages, from someone opening their first location to established operators looking for their next one. There is something incredibly rewarding about helping a business owner find the right space and then watching an idea become a real storefront in the community.

If you’re a business owner thinking about opening, relocating, or expanding on Long Island, I’d be happy to be a resource. Site selection, understanding the market, negotiating a lease, and finding the right landlord are all a lot easier when you have someone in your corner who does this every day.

And if you’re a landlord with vacant retail space, I’m always looking to connect good properties with growing businesses.

Happy Small Business Saturday. Get out there and support the local businesses that make our communities what they are!

John Pacifico
Director | NAI Long Island
📞 631-761-6885
✉️ [email protected]

Helping retailers and landlords make smarter expansion decisions across Long Island.

Last Sunday morning, I had the opportunity to spend the day doing something a little different.My sons, Jack and Liam, j...
08/16/2026

Last Sunday morning, I had the opportunity to spend the day doing something a little different.

My sons, Jack and Liam, joined me and a great group of friends and volunteers at DeePat’s Awsomotive to help build 20 beds for children in our community who otherwise may not have a bed of their own to sleep in.

The build was organized through Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an incredible nonprofit with a simple mission: No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!

My good friend Jeffree Boeckel, along with his wife Jackie and an amazing group of volunteer board members, has put a tremendous amount of time and energy into helping lead the local effort. Seeing firsthand what they have built, and the number of people willing to give up a Sunday morning to help, was pretty incredible.

What struck me most was watching a bunch of people from our community show up, grab drills, sanders, lumber and whatever else was needed, and get to work. A few hours later, there were 20 beds ready for 20 kids we’ve never met.

That’s pretty powerful.

And on a personal level, I couldn’t have been prouder of Jack and Liam. They worked hard all morning, got their hands dirty and were part of something that will make a very real difference in another child’s life. As a dad, those are the experiences I hope they remember.

A huge thank you to Jeffree, Jackie, the entire Sleep in Heavenly Peace team, DeePat’s Awsomotive, and everyone who volunteered.

If you’re looking for a local organization to support, volunteer with, or donate to, I strongly encourage you to learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace. What this group is doing for children and families right here in our community is truly special.

No kid should have to sleep on the floor. ❤️

Retail Minute | Retail IntelligenceWhy Grocery Stores Still Rule RetailOne of the questions I hear all the time is:“Why ...
08/08/2026

Retail Minute | Retail Intelligence
Why Grocery Stores Still Rule Retail

One of the questions I hear all the time is:

“Why are grocery-anchored shopping centers so valuable?”

The answer has very little to do with groceries.
Unlike most retailers, grocery stores become part of our weekly routine. That consistency
creates something every shopping center wants:

reliable customer traffic.

Think about your last trip to the grocery store.
Did you stop for a coffee?
Grab lunch?
Visit the bank?
Pick up a prescription?
Run another errand while you were there?
That’s exactly why grocery anchors are so important.
A quality grocery store doesn’t just generate business for itself. It creates opportunities for the
businesses around it. Restaurants, fitness centers, medical offices, salons, banks, and service
retailers all benefit from the steady stream of customers a grocery store brings to the center.

Here on Long Island, some of our most successful shopping centers are anchored by grocery
stores because they create the consistent, repeat traffic that retailers value.

As a retail broker, when I’m evaluating a shopping center, I’m not just looking at the available
space. I’m looking at the tenant mix and whether the center has the kind of anchor that creates
long-term value for every business around it.
Because great grocery stores don’t just feed neighborhoods.
They help build thriving retail communities.

What grocery-anchored shopping center do you think works especially well here on Long
Island? I’d love to hear your thoughts.


LongIslandBusiness RetailLeasing SiteSelection NAILongIsland

If you're a retailer, landlord, developer, or simply enjoy discussing Long Island retail, I’d love to
connect.

John Pacifico
Director | NAI Long Island
📧 [email protected]
📱 631-761-6885

Helping retailers and landlords make smarter expansion decisions across Long Island.

More flexibility. More opportunity.We're excited to announce that ownership is now willing to divide the available inlin...
08/03/2026

More flexibility. More opportunity.

We're excited to announce that ownership is now willing to divide the available inline space at Roanoke Plaza, creating opportunities for users seeking approximately 2,000 SF up to 6,299 SF.

This new flexibility opens the door to a broader range of retail, medical, wellness, service, and experiential concepts looking to establish or expand their presence on the East End of Long Island.

Located on Route 58 in Riverhead, Roanoke Plaza offers:

* Prime position between Ross Dress for Less and Boot Barn

* Daily traffic generated by Fine Fare Supermarket and CVS Pharmacy

* Signalized intersection with excellent visibility and access

* Public sewer infrastructure, allowing for a broad range of permitted uses

* Adjacent to Peconic Bay Medical Center

* A regional customer base drawing from Riverhead, the North Fork, South Fork, and surrounding communities

If you're a retailer, broker, medical provider, fitness operator, or service business looking for 2,000-6,299 SF, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how this space could work for your client or business.

📞 631-761-6885
📧 [email protected]

Retail Minute | Downtown SpotlightPort Jefferson VillageThis week, I attended a CIBS networking event where another brok...
07/23/2026

Retail Minute | Downtown Spotlight

Port Jefferson Village

This week, I attended a CIBS networking event where another broker made an offhand comment that Port Jefferson Village only had “one good restaurant.”

I’ll be honest.

That one stuck with me.

Not because everyone has to agree on the best restaurant. We all have different tastes.

What bothered me was how easily a comment like that dismisses an entire community of people who have dedicated themselves to building one of Long Island’s most vibrant downtowns.

This is personal for me.

I live just outside the Village. My family spends time there. I do business there. Through my involvement with the Chamber of Commerce, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know many of the restaurant owners, retailers, and small business operators who work incredibly hard every day.

What makes Port Jefferson special isn’t one restaurant.

It’s the collection of independent restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, bakeries, boutiques, galleries, and waterfront businesses that together create an experience people want to come back to.

Ask ten people for their favorite place in Port Jefferson, and you’ll probably get ten different answers.

That’s exactly the point.

As a retail broker, I spend a lot of time studying demographics, traffic counts, trade areas, and tenant mix. Those things absolutely matter.

But the best downtowns have something that data alone can’t measure.

They have character.

They have local entrepreneurs who care deeply about their businesses.

They have residents who choose to support them.

And they give people a reason to stay just a little longer.

Long Island is fortunate to have several incredible downtown villages.

In my opinion, Port Jefferson is one of the very best.

If you haven’t visited in a while, take a walk through the Village. Try a restaurant you’ve never been to. Stop into a local shop. Spend an afternoon by the harbor.

You might just discover your new favorite place.

What Long Island downtown should I feature next in Downtown Spotlight?

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631-495-8102

Retail Minute | Episode 2The Death of Retail Is a MythOne of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that retail is dying.T...
07/18/2026

Retail Minute | Episode 2

The Death of Retail Is a Myth

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that retail is dying.

That simply isn’t what I’m seeing across Long Island.

Every week, I’m talking with retailers looking to expand, landlords repositioning shopping centers, and national and regional brands evaluating new locations. While the retail landscape has changed, demand for well-located retail space remains strong.

What’s changed isn’t whether people shop. It’s how they shop.

Today’s most successful shopping centers bring together restaurants, fitness, wellness, entertainment, and service businesses to create destinations that give consumers a reason to visit beyond making a purchase.

That’s exactly why tenant mix has become more important than ever.

Long Island Insight: The strongest shopping centers today aren’t just places to shop. They’re places where people gather, dine, exercise, and spend time.

What retail trend are you seeing here on Long Island? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

[email protected]
631-761-6885

Rare retail opportunity now available at Roanoke Plaza in Riverhead.This 6,299 SF inline space is positioned directly be...
07/13/2026

Rare retail opportunity now available at Roanoke Plaza in Riverhead.

This 6,299 SF inline space is positioned directly between Ross Dress for Less and Boot Barn within a shopping center owned and operated by Brixmor Property Group.

Located along the Route 58 corridor, the property benefits from:
✔ Strong regional draw from the East End, North Fork, and Hamptons
✔ Excellent visibility and signalized access
✔ Public sewer infrastructure
✔ Dense surrounding medical and retail corridor
✔ 941 parking spaces and strong daily traffic

Ideal for:
• Fitness & wellness
• Medical users
• Experiential retail
• Service retail
• Specialty showroom concepts

The East End is evolving. Position your business at the center of it.

For leasing information or to schedule a tour:
John Pacifico | Director | NAI Long Island
631-761-6885

🎬 Retail Minute with John Pacifico | Episode 1One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from business owners is:"I just w...
07/11/2026

🎬 Retail Minute with John Pacifico | Episode 1

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from business owners is:

"I just want to be on the busiest road possible."

Traffic matters.
But it isn't the whole story.

The retailers that consistently succeed look beyond traffic counts. They evaluate things like:

✔️ Ease of access
✔️ Visibility
✔️ Parking
✔️ Co-tenancy
✔️ Customer demographics
✔️ Whether the location actually matches their business model

I've seen locations with lower traffic outperform sites with significantly higher traffic simply because they were easier to access and attracted the right customers.

The best location isn't always the busiest.
It's the one that gives your business the greatest opportunity to succeed.

What do you think has the biggest impact on a retailer's success?
I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.



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631-761-6885

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