Mark Fasciano in the office of his company, Canrock Ventures,...

Mark Fasciano in the office of his company, Canrock Ventures, in Jericho. (Jan. 31. 2012) Credit: Chris Ware

Long Island Business Report, a new weekly program focusing on the local economy, will premiere after the New Year on WLIW21.

The show first aired as a half-hour special in April, featuring several several prominent business leaders in a roundtable discussion of the Island's economy. It will now become a regular series.

The premiere episode of the show will air at 7 p.m. on Jan. 2, and feature Mark Lesko, the executive director of Accelerate Long Island, and local venture capitalist Mark Fasciano.

The show will be hosted by Emmy-winner TV reporter and Rockville Centre resident Jim Paymar. The first episode will reair on Jan. 3 at 11:30 p.m. and Jan. 6 at 9:30 a.m.

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