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State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin hosted a Resources for Small Businesses Zoom conference on April 24.

Baldwin small businesses seek financial advice

As small business owners struggle to stay afloat amid the Covid-19 pandemic, State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin hosted a virtual Zoom conference on April 24 at which guest speakers discussed how … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/30/20

Small businesses need more federal help

Let’s not mince words: The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, which was supposed to hurry loans to small businesses so they can make payroll and stay afloat, has been troubled from the start. more

4/23/20

Facebook SBA Long Island Branch Manager Robert Piechota spoke about loans for small business owners in a webinar sponsored by Sen. Anna Kaplan on April 13.

SBA offers loans to small business owners

For the first time in American history, the United States Small Business Association declared all 50 states “disaster areas” that are eligible for relief loans during the coronavirus … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/15/20

Everything on display at Hummingbird Boutique in Sea Cliff is available online while the storefront is closed due to Covid-19.

North Shore business association collaboration could be crucial

When small business closures, due to Covid-19, seemed to be inevitable by mid-March, leaders of several North Shore business associations knew they had to come together to help local businesses stay … more

By Mike Conn | 4/13/20

Glen Cove Salt Cave owner Yajhayra Reyes said it is imperative that small businesses across the North Shore stick together during the mandatory closure period.

Coming together for North Shore small businesses

When small business closures, due to Covid-19, seemed to be inevitable by mid-March, leaders of several North Shore business associations knew they had to come together to help local businesses stay … more

By Mike Conn | 4/13/20

Ferring Deli in Baldwin is selling frozen meals to local residents.

Baldwin businesses coping, seeking loans

Millions of Americans have filed for unemployment in recent weeks as Covid-19 spreads across the country, and small business owners are scrambling to stay afloat. About 10 million employees have … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/9/20

Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand

Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . . more

4/2/20

Salvatore’s of Elmont is offering free homemade dough to families in need.

In need themselves, Franklin Square and Elmont business owners offer support

After he saw other pizzerias charge $15 for make-your-own pizza kits, Vito Cortesiano, owner of Salvatore’s of Elmont, decided to give families in need his homemade pizza dough for free while … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/23/20

Even now, patronize your local small businesses

Coronavirus has swept across New York with astounding speed, leaving sickness, fear and uncertainty in its wake. Small businesses, particularly restaurants and bars, have taken a beating . . . more

3/19/20

Mary Jean Hunt, who owns Over the Bridge, in Bayville, said her business has doubled since last year.

Making it work despite online options

It’s becoming increasingly competitive for small businesses to make a profit and even stay afloat with the increase in online opportunities. At one time shoppers may have avoided online … more

By Laura Lane | 12/18/19