Standards-Based Trust Building

Engages in legislative lobbying and represents heavy construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry supporters to advocate for infrastructure funding, policy changes, and fair labor practices on Long Island.

Organizes and hosts legislative breakfasts and executive panels featuring government leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss infrastructure policy, labor issues, and regional development.

Negotiates, codifies, monitors, and supports the enforcement of labor/management collective bargaining agreements for the construction industry, assisting members in labor negotiations.

Conducts public relations activities through events, publications, and media outreach to promote the association, affirm member professionalism, and highlight achievements in highway construction and infrastructure.

Administers safety training programs and delivers labor and safety training services for construction industry workers across over 170 member firms in the heavy construction industry.

Supports infrastructure construction projects across Long Island, including highways, bridges, sewers, parks, public works, and private site development, contributing to thousands of construction jobs in the bi-county region.

Organizes and hosts events, panels, and networking initiatives—including the Forewomen Long Island program—to empower women, advance equity, and promote leadership in the heavy construction and transportation sectors.

Publicly opposes elephant hunting for sport and the importation of elephant trophies into the United States, while advocating for a balanced approach that considers conservation concerns alongside the historical significance of antique ivory in art and antiques. Maintains that banning trade in legal antique ivory will not stop poaching or eliminate global demand.

Sells American classical period furniture to major museums, historic houses, and government residences including The White House and The Governor’s Mansion of Texas. Also deals in English antique furniture, specializing in high-quality country and high-style pieces.

Delivers lectures on early 19th century American furniture at New York University, museums, and academic forums to promote public and scholarly understanding of American decorative arts.

Provides financial support to organizations such as East Side House Settlement through proceeds from the Winter Antiques Show and founded Antiques in Alexandria to raise funds for community initiatives while promoting public appreciation of antiques.

Serves as a professional trade organization supporting antique and art dealers across multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia, fostering industry standards and professional networks.

Presents exhibitions, sponsors conferences, and delivers lectures on art and antiques for specialists and the public. Participates annually in major international art and antiques fairs including TEFAF Maastricht, Masterpiece London, the New York Winter Antiques Show, and the New York International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show.

Authors scholarly articles and essays on American classical furniture published in The Magazine ANTIQUES, Antiques & Fine Art Magazine, and exhibition catalogues; currently writing a comprehensive guide on formal American furniture from the first half of the 19th century.

Organizes and publishes an annual catalogue focused on rare costume, textiles, and needlework, contributing to the documentation and appreciation of textile arts.

Acts as a selling agent for fine jewelry and antiques, offering confidential transactions with immediate payment. Provides valuation, consultation, and repair services for jewelry and fine antiques, and specializes in the purchase and sale of estates and individual jewels.

Provides funding for art historical research at institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and organizes fundraising events like the Philadelphia Antiques Show to support medical programs at Penn Medicine.

Specializes in sourcing, selling, and distributing rare antique rugs and carpets—including Persian, Turkish, French, Indian, and Caucasian weavings—internationally to clients worldwide, with over 50 years of expertise in the field.