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Before their Thanksgiving dinners even cooled, millions of Americans began lining up outside the mega-stores to be among the first to get at Black Friday deals. Next week . . . more

11/28/14

Dr. Gary Sgroi, standing right, was the Seaford Chamber of Commerce’s recipient of the 2014 small businessperson of the year award.

Giving back is what it’s all about

When Gary Sgroi injured his back lifting weights more than 30 years ago, he didn’t realize the long-term impact that would have on his life. Eventually, he healed, but treating others with back ailments became his calling. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/22/14

Frank Zerbe’s bulkhead was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, and, 18 months later, he needs funding to rebuild it.

Post-storm struggles continue

Patty Vacchio lost her Inwood home in Hurricane Sandy. While some things have improved, she said, she doesn’t believe that people in her situation are any better off nearly 18 months after the storm. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/23/14

To make your downtown better, shop there

This weekend, millions of bargain-hungry shoppers across the country, their Thanksgiving dinners having barely settled, will flood malls and big-box outlets, with the goal of scooping up the best possible deals. more

11/27/13

Rockaway Avenue is one of many places in Valley Stream where local residents can find small businesses.

Valley Stream shoppers encouraged to stay local

Small Business Saturday, a promotion that became known around the nation in 2010, takes place the day after Black Friday and two days before Cyber Monday — which are aimed at shoppers looking to capitalize on deals at big-box retail stores and online. more

By Vikas Girdhar | 11/27/13

Residents packed City Hall to hear from representatives from FEMA, the Small Business Administration and the state, though many didn’t like what they had to say.

Another FEMA forum grows heated

For the second time in the six months since Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Beach, the city invited representatives from the nation’s disaster recovery agencies to a forum to address residents’ … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/8/13

The budget's on time. That's the good news.

Within a few days after you read this, New York state will have a new budget. It will mark the earliest budget passage in the past 30 years. more

3/28/13

Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages held a small-business workshop and emphasized the importance of professional development in Nassau County on March 21.

Legislator hosts small business workshop

Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages hosted a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Workshop to “empower your business” on March 21 at Elmont Memorial Library. Solages, of Elmont, invited … more

Vikas Girdhar | 3/26/13

For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough

More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more

3/7/13

Not the way to help the middle class

President Obama’s fourth State of the Union address may have sounded magical, but don’t be fooled by the pie in the sky. more

2/21/13

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