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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With the holiday season in full swing, shoppers around the world are rushing to purchase the perfect gifts for their loved ones. It’s no secret that many of these people will be logging …
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By Mike Conn
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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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The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 35th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18, and 36 small-business owners were recognized for the contributions they make to their communities.
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10/25/19
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The members of the State Senate unanimously voted in favor of two bills on March 7 that could, if passed by the Assembly and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, assist small business owners. One bill would …
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By Laura Lane
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3/22/19
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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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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.
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By Ben Strack and Andrew Garcia
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7/25/18
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