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Disaster-assistance workers prepare for another day of helping Hurricane Sandy victims at the recovery center now operating at Young Israel of Woodmere.

More than six weeks after Hurricane Sandy, residents of the Five Towns and other communities ask two questions more often than any others, according to Erroll Johnson, the director of the newly opened Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster-recovery center at Young Israel in Woodmere: “‘When can I get some money?’” Johnson said, “and ‘When can I get some more money?’” more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

Employment Law

Q: I run a small business on Long Island with nine employees. I heard that the law in New York has changed concerning employee pay check deductions. Does this change affect my business and my … more

by Lois Carter Schlissel | 12/10/12

Now, more than ever, shop locally

Hurricane Sandy taught us many things, but one lesson is clear: The health — good or bad — of an area’s business community has a direct effect on residents’ quality of life. more

11/23/12

Thirty-two years later, the question is the same

With just a week left before the 1980 presidential election, Republican candidate Ronald Reagan asked Americans whether they were better off than they were four years earlier. more

9/13/12

Our small businesses should be applauded, not attacked

In addition to being one of my favorite places to eat pizza, Gino’s is also a small business that has been built up over the years, and employs dozens of people who might not otherwise be working. more

7/26/12

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill in West Hempstead that reduces taxes, including the MTA payroll tax, which will benefit local merchants and schools.

Tax reduction means 'one less expense'

Both the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts will save more than $80,000 thanks to a recently passed tax reduction bill that exempts them from paying the Metropolitan Transportation … more

Lee Landor | 12/21/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was joined on Dec. 12 by legislators at the Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead, where he signed a tax-reduction bill.

Governor Cuomo brings good news to taxpayers

Small-business owners of Long Island, rejoice, for your tax load just got a little lighter. Before a standing-room-only crowd at the Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead on Monday, Gov. Andrew … more

Lee Landor | 12/14/11

Small business Saturday encourages shopping in Rockville Centre

The idea behind Small Business Saturday is to highlight the day after Black Friday as a day to redirect shopping and spending from big-box stores to local businesses and service providers. more

11/23/11

Small Business Saturday encourages local spending

If Black Friday’s message is a broad-stroke “Buy! Buy! Buy!” then the theme of the more focused Small Business Saturday is “Buy local!” So that’s the theme to shop … more

11/16/11

Joined by members of the Malverne Merchants and Professional Association and Mayor Patricia McDonald, Connolly Station owner Gerry Hughes was honored with a citation, which he is holding, at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce event on Oct. 7.

Two from Malverne and W.H. named merchants of the year

Two local business owners were honored this year at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s 27th Annual Small Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast, which took place at the … more

Lee Landor | 10/12/11

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