It was 22 years ago when Danny Rakow took over the AAMCO Transmissions franchise on Merrick Road in Valley Stream, just east of the railroad tracks. more

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual networking night on Oct. 19 at the American Legion Hall. About 30 local merchants and professionals were on hand to talk to members of the public about their business. more

It got a little messy at the Hendrickson Park administration building last Saturday morning. Fortunately, that was the plan. more

Malverne Merchants and Professional Association recording secretary Nancy Friedman and West Hempstead Community Support Association President Rosalie Norton can now add Businessperson of the Year to their long list of achievements. more

The First National Bank of Long Island has been in Valley Stream since 1994, but only recently has it expanded for all local residents. The bank recently opened its new location on East Merrick Road in the old Bank of New York building. more

Kathleen Johannsen, executive director of Atria Tanglewood, is the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Businessperson of the Year. more

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed, and has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 24-25. more

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce honored the past and the future at its annual gala on Oct. 1 at the Inn at New Hyde Park. The Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union, which started in Valley Stream 71 years ago, and the Dennis Organization, developers of the Hawthorne Court condominium complex, received awards. more

Thousands of local folks thronged Merrick Avenue last Saturday and Sunday for the annual Fall Fest, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. At this year's festival, there was a little something for everyone, from carnival rides to crafts to fire demonstrations to pony rides and a petting zoo. Additionally, there was entertainment at the Town of Hempstead Showmobile throughout the weekend. And in the middle of it all, the Merrick Herald had a booth, staffed by Merrick Herald Accountant Executive Ilene Dixel, Senior Editor Scott Brinton, and reporter Sari Zeidler and Nancy Hiler. more

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce honored orthodontist Sanford Kowan, center, as Professional of the Month at their September meeting at Monterey Restaurant on West Park Avenue. Presenting him with … more