Long Island’s economy made it through the recession relatively unscathed. With an unemployment rate several points below the national average, and even better in relation to New York City, economic growth was unstoppable.The real estate market is booming, and several key industries – led by biotechnology, electronics, graphic communications, computer software and medical imaging/health information systems -- are having a growth spurt. Add the stability of service sector, retail and construction growth, and all the pieces are in place to take advantage of a national economic upswing already in the making. Read more.