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Riesterer's Bakery in West Hempstead is set to hold a celebration on Oct. 5 to mark its 90th anniversary, which will feature live music, free coffee, cake, cupcakes and drinks, as well as bouncy houses and slides for children. more
Malverne and West Hempstead businesses owners have acknowledged feeling the adverse effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Many of them say they began to notice a decline in customers even before Gov. … more
Just saying the words, “free cake” is enough to make anybody some new friends. When the person saying that, however, is the owner of West Hempstead’s famed Riesterer’s Bakery, they’re bound to get attention in droves. more
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It has thrived through the Depression, World War II and Long Island’s growth boom of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Its baked goods have changed with the pace of the times, and alongside the preferences of diverse immigrants and ethnic groups that established a life here. They have kept up with the times, incorporating popular cartoon characters of the day into their cookies, cupcakes and birthday cakes. The staff even has a tradition of marrying the bakery’s sales girls. more
Small Business Saturday, created five years ago to encourage residents’ interest in shopping at local businesses, is set for Nov. 28. Each year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, participating shoppers forgo the malls and big-box stores to patronize the businesses in their own neighborhoods. more
With temperatures finally beginning to drop toward a brisk autumn chill, local businesses in Malverne and West Hempstead have started turning up the heat on their biggest offers this season. In … more
On July 31, Riesterer’s Bakery, 282 Hempstead Ave. in West Hempstead, hosted a concert in its parking lot, featuring local musicians Ryan Closs, Tom Rizzuto, Mikey Patches, Tino Barone, Peter … more
A little inspiration goes a long way — all the way across the ocean. Andrea Giordano, a school crossing guard and lunch monitor at the George Washington School in West Hempstead, motivated … more
If you live in or around West Hempstead, you’ve probably heard of Riesterer’s Bakery. Famous for generations for selling crispy treats on the Island, the bakery hosted a block party … more
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