In this season of gratitude, it’s appropriate to recall the “four freedoms” — freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear and freedom from want — articulated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt . . .
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By A. Gail Prudenti
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11/22/23
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Before Glen Cove’s holiday shoppers log onto Amazon or head to the mall this season, they may want to stop by Downtown Glen Cove and peek into some of the local stores, said Patricia Holman, the executive director of the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District.
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By Jennifer Corr
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12/7/20
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Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and while some motivated shoppers took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, many still need to check items off gift lists. Rockville Centre has a variety of gift stores with a wide selection of merchandise — from toys to decorations, baked goods to unique gifts, residents can bypass mall traffic and still finish their shopping. And while e-commerce is convenient, there’s a bigger picture for consideration before clicking “buy now.”
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By Jill Nossa
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12/12/19
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A small crowd clad in red and white filled Swirl Bliss, a frozen yogurt shop in Baldwin, last weekend on what is known nationally as Small Business Saturday. They wore the colors of the Nassau …
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By Bridget Downes
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12/5/19
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Small businesses in Oceanside and Island Park have had to adapt through the years as the economy and consumer habits have changed. For these stores, the holiday season remains an important part of their business.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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12/5/19
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By Nicole Alcindor
nalcindor@liherald.com
With local stores and eateries gearing up for the holidays, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, the county Industrial Agency and the Nassau …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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11/26/19
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Emmy-award winning actress and Sea Cliff native Kate McKinnon, of “Saturday Night Live,” will portray Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, in a …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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4/18/19
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“Shop local.” It’s a phrase uttered often by small business owners, especially around the holiday gift-buying season. Rockville Centre’s mom-and-pop shops are trying to push across that message as they put their own spin on Small Business Saturday, which will be celebrated nationwide on Nov. 24.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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11/22/18
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The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce named Lisa Umansky, owner of Polka Dot Pound Cake, Rockville Centre’s Businessperson of the Year at its 34th annual Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 19.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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11/1/18
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Saying that no new leaders have emerged, the nine-member board of the nearly 24-year-old Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association announced that the brunch and Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Hewlett High School on April 29 will be the organization’s last.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/1/18
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