Senate Resolution No. 729

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING Steven Krieger, Esq. upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the
Long Island Builders Institute

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Steven Krieger, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Long Island Builders Institute to be
celebrated at its 81st Annual Dinner Dance Gala on Friday, May 5, 2023,
at the North Hills Country Club; and

WHEREAS, During this auspicious event, Past President Steven Krieger
will be honored for his contribution to the building industry and for
his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the Long Island Builders
Institute (LIBI) and his community; and

WHEREAS, Steven Krieger joined the LIBI in 2006, and was elected to
its Board of Directors in 2014; through the years, he rose through the
ranks, holding the positions of Secretary in 2018, and President in
2022; currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors;
and

WHEREAS, In his many leadership roles, Steven Krieger has actively
promoted the importance of both LIBI and Long Island Home Builders Care
by recruiting new members and donating time and resources to both
aspects of the organization; and

WHEREAS, As one of the founding partners of B2K Development, Steven
Krieger has been an integral part of building the communities, the
brands, and the relationships that the company is so well-known for;
armed with over 30 years of industry experience and innovation, he is
equipped with unrivaled insight and expertise, bringing an unmatched
precision when it comes to identifying viable opportunities and creating
value through profitable real estate dealings; and

WHEREAS, Steven Krieger calls upon his industry knowledge to
masterfully negotiate complex contracts and transactions, including
purchase, sale, and acquisition agreements, as well as loan agreements
in excess of $2 billion dollars; from obtaining entitlements right
through construction, he has an aptitude for fast-tracking deals from
concept to completion, paving the way to creating extraordinary and
vibrant residential and commercial developments; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his impressive career thus far, Steven Krieger
has built a formidable foundation of trust and rapport through his
various ventures, including repositioning and managing retail and office
buildings for both private and institutional owners, and negotiating

intricate deals with sellers and lenders; he has also led B2K
Development's foray into the purchasing of notes and mortgages from both
local and institutional lenders; and

WHEREAS, Some of his most significant accomplishments include
attaining the very first Industrial Development Agency (IDA) funding for
an assisted living community in the State of New York, the procurement
of land use approvals and municipal entitlements for over 3,000 beds
within The Bristal - B2K Development's division of exceptional assisted
living communities, and securing the entitlements for the construction
of over 2,000 housing units in the tri-state area, as well as credit
tenant retailers Lifetime Fitness, Rite-Aid, QuickChek, and Stop & Shop;
and

WHEREAS, With an enduring commitment to the community, Steven
Krieger lends his time, resources, and expertise to organizations close
to his heart such as Long Island Housing Partnership, Vision Long
Island, and the Long Island Real Estate Group; and

WHEREAS, Steven Krieger earned his degree cum laude from Tulane
University and studied abroad at the London School of Economics and
Political Science where he was a member of the traveling basketball
team; later, he received his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo
School of Law, Yeshiva University; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Steven Krieger, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Long Island Builders Institute; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Steven Krieger, Esq.