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It’s time for colleges to graduate to the 21st century

The model of higher education today rests on a system created in the Middle Ages, when knowledge was highly concentrated in a few places and in a few hands. It has evolved only slowly over the centuries. more

4/3/20

Shop local this holiday season

In this era of online shopping, it has never been easier to get exactly what you’re looking for, quickly and relatively cheaply. more

11/29/19

Online sales tax would aid small businesses

Thanks to a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, states are now allowed to mandate the collection of state sales tax on items purchased online from out-of-state retailers. Passing such a measure in New York, with certain stipulations, would benefit small businesses of all types. more

8/10/18

Mark Taglianetti, owner of Mook Print and Design, a T-shirt print shop in Island Park, said that a law requiring businesses to charge sales tax for online purchases in New York could help or hurt local businesses, depending on their business model.

Business owners in Oceanside and Island Park weigh in on potential online sales tax law

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 21 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair will allow states to mandate a sales tax for items purchased online from out-of-state retailers — and many local retailers … more

By Peter Belfiore and Andrew Garcia | 8/8/18

Nassau Comptroller urges NYS to collect online sales tax

The Nassau County Comptroller has joined local businesses in advocating for New York State to begin collecting sales tax from out-of-state Internet vendors, as his analysis has shown the sales tax revenue could generate more than $90 million a year for Long Island. more

By Eden Laikin | 8/2/18

Representing small businesses at the rally on July 16 were, from left, Robert Barrett, of Nappa Realty, a past president of the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, and the Seaford chamber’s first vice president, Kenneth Jacobson, of LPL Financial, and President Karen Cass, of Shane’s Anchor Realty.

Retailers push for level online playing field

Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Seaford and Wantagh joined business owners across Long Island to call for state legislation they say would level the playing field between in-state and out-of-state online retailers. more

By Andrew Garcia and Eden Laikin | 7/26/18

Because of a recent Supreme Court ruling, states will now be able to charge sales taxes on purchases from online retailers like Amazon, even if the companies don’t have a physical presence in those states.

Is taxing online retailers good for Glen Cove business?

Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Glen Cove business owners are weighing in on possible upcoming legislation that would allow states to charge sales taxes on online retailers. The … more

By Andrew Garcia and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 7/26/18

Business owners across Long Island gathered at the P.C. Richard & Son in Plainview earlier this month to push for legislation mandating online state sales taxes in New York and to urge online retailers to begin collecting sales taxes.

Rockville Centre business owners weigh in on potential online sales tax law

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 21 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair will allow states to mandate a sales tax for items purchased online from out-of-state retailers — and many local retailers want New York to ensure that a sales tax is charged regardless of the sites that online shoppers use. more

By Ben Strack and Andrew Garcia | 7/25/18

Business owners across Long Island gathered at the P.C. Richard & Son in Plainview on Amazon Prime Day to push for legislation mandating online state sales taxes in New York and to urge online retailers to begin collecting sales taxes.

South Shore business owners rally for online sales tax equity

Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Bellmore and Merrick business owners are calling for state legislation that they say would level the playing field be-tween in-state and out-of-state online retailers. more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/19/18

Now the politics really begin

With the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia over, the real competition for citizens’ votes begins. It will be Clinton vs. Trump on Nov. 8 (along with . . . more

8/3/16