Sally Cappitelli, a 60-year resident of Long Beach, died on May 18. She was 95. Cappitelli was an active member of the local PTAs and Girl Scouts, holding various positions in both … more

Eight members of Valley Stream Central High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter competed at the FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 21 in Rochester, facing off against more than 800 business students from across the state in a variety of business-related competitions. more

  “It’s not enough to have kids go into your basement; you need to go into the basement too, and look behind the couch!”   “I was burned by my daughter when I found evidence of … more

If the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, it’s easy to explain by Vincent Giordano of Tulip Caterer’s is the Franklin Square Historical Society’s citizen of the year. more

Some residential and business areas of Rockville Centre may experience electrical outages throughout the day on Wednesday. more

“You’ve heard of a speed dating? It’s a similar concept except you don’t walk away with a date afterward.” That’s how Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce board member Angela Ogurick described the upcoming speed networking event for local business owners. more

A long-time Valley Stream eatery is under new ownership, with Carlos Leon and John Hughes taking over management of the Wheeler Deli. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with the Chamber of Commerce on March 10. more

The inclusive air is similar, but the goal is more refined: ideas, analysis, results. “This is not a tea party,” said Robert Fonte, co-chairman of the recently formed … more

Calling for legislative relief, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has said that many Long Island school districts — including Rockville Centre — have “overfunded” their Employee Benefits and Accrued Liability Reserve funds. He says districts should be able to use that extra money that they can’t now touch, for tax relief. The EBALR is used to pay eligible school district employees for accrued sick and leave time when they retire. DiNapoli has said that Rockville Centre is overfunded by $1,669, 278. But Robert Bartels, Rockville Centre’s assistant superintendent for business, along with the district’s external auditors, might beg to differ. more

Even in tough economic times, Chris Brown, owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply in Wantagh, has managed to expand his business from one storefront to three on Wantagh Avenue. With the MTA payroll tax, however, even successful Long Island businesses like Brown's have been hit hard. more