Heartland Business District

Heartland Business District
The Edgewood Business Center is seen on the left side of the image, with rows of warehouse and industrial buildings silhouetted against the soft orange and pink hues of a Long Island sunset. Running parallel to the property is the Long Island Rail Road track, a key transportation corridor that enhances the area’s logistical value. This view captures the heart of the Heartland Business District in Edgewood, where strategic location meets commercial infrastructure. File photo: Audley C Bullock, licensed.

The Heartland Business District is a designated industrial and commercial zone located in Edgewood, a hamlet within the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. It is one of Long Island’s key industrial corridors, known for its warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and business facilities.

Overview of the Heartland Business District

  • Location: Edgewood, NY (between Deer Park and Central Islip, near the Sagtikos Parkway and Long Island Expressway)
  • Type: Commercial/Industrial Business Zone
  • Key Roads: Rodeo Drive, Heartland Boulevard, Marcus Boulevard, and Executive Drive
  • Zoning: Primarily industrial and light manufacturing
  • Local Jurisdiction: Town of Islip

Key Features

  • Industrial Hub: Home to numerous warehouses, distribution centers, office complexes, and production facilities.
  • Logistics Advantage: Proximity to major highways (LIE/I-495, Sagtikos Pkwy, Southern State Pkwy) makes it ideal for regional distribution.
  • Facilities: Includes properties ranging from small office buildings to large industrial campuses and cold storage facilities.
  • Notable Tenants: Includes national and regional logistics firms, retailers, food distributors, and, most recently, Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, which acquired a warehouse at 77 Rodeo Drive in 2025.
  • Adjacent Projects: Near the proposed Heartland Town Square project, a massive mixed-use development planned on the former Pilgrim State Hospital grounds.

Economic Significance

  • The Heartland Business District supports hundreds of jobs and plays a central role in Long Island’s industrial economy.
  • It is part of Suffolk County’s broader strategy to promote economic growth through logistics, warehousing, and infrastructure investments.
  • Its growth reflects increasing demand for last-mile distribution space driven by retail, food, and e-commerce sectors.

Vicinity of Heartland

With its strategic location, robust transportation access, and continued investment from growing regional brands like Uncle Giuseppe’s, the Heartland Business District remains a cornerstone of Long Island’s industrial economy. As demand for logistics and distribution space continues to rise, Edgewood is poised to play an even greater role in supporting commerce across Nassau and Suffolk counties.