Once upon a time, the world around us moved at a modest pace. There were no fancy smartphones, laptops, E-ZPass, car navigation systems or ATMs. People bought daily newspapers and magazines . . .
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2/22/19
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As New York Democrats look ahead to two years of majority control of the State Senate — and the Assembly and the governor’s mansion — they should also remember the past and learn from their predecessors’ mistakes.
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1/10/19
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As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island.
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1/4/19
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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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This holiday season, when American consumers are once again gearing up to brave the crowds at the malls and outlet stores, or the endless expanse of the online marketplace, the Herald encourages you to do at least some of your shopping in the places you know best — your local downtowns.
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11/21/18
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Hundreds took to the street for the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce’s highly anticipated fifth annual Eat Shop Rock street festival last Sunday.
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10/4/18
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Molloy College is one step closer to securing bonds to begin constructing a new residence hall on its campus in Rockville Centre.
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By Ben Strack
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8/30/18
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Thanks to a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, states are now allowed to mandate the collection of state sales tax on items purchased online from out-of-state retailers. Passing such a measure in New York, with certain stipulations, would benefit small businesses of all types.
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8/10/18
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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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Park Avenue is set to transform into a party zone on June 2, as dozens of local businesses will set up shop on the street to attract residents and visitors looking for tasty cuisine, shopping and live performances.
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By Ben Strack
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5/31/18
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