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Drop n Lock on Railroad Avenue in Wantagh, owner by Laurie Erb, seventh from left, celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

Wantagh Chamber welcomes three new merchants

New businesses are continuing to sprout up in Wantagh. The Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies for a trio of new merchants on Sept. 12. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/17/14

The kiernan Family, from left, Anjelyne, Walter Sr., Walter and Sear own Anthony’s Deli.

New businesses debut in Wantagh

Wantagh is proving, yet again, to be a town where everybody can get a chance to pursue their aspirations. More and more businesses are opening and on Aug. 19, three of them celebrated by cutting the ribbon with the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 8/27/14

Bankruptcy Law

Q: I own a seasonal business in Suffolk County wherein most of our sales occur in the summer months. Typically, I am able to pay vendors and other suppliers, who I’ve known for decades, … more

By Edward J. LoBello | 8/13/14

Personal Injury Law

Q: I own a retail business on a busy street. Last year was a very icy winter and while I tried to keep the sidewalk and the path to the door clear, the town did not do a … more

By Michael Serpico | 8/13/14

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, fourth from right, front, led a July 16 protest at the Merrick water tower to call for the release of a draft study of a proposed public takeover of Long Island American Water. To Denenberg’s left was County Legislator Laura Curran. About 30 local residents joined them.

Legislators, activists demand water study’s release

An engineer has completed a draft study on the feasibility of a public takeover of Long Island American Water, the water utility company that services the area, but the public has yet to see the document. more

By Brian Racow | 7/24/14

the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and eight LIRR unions were set to return to the bargaining table once again this week to discuss contract negotiations.

Strike countdown continues

With less than two weeks to go before a potentially crippling Long Island Rail Road strike, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and eight LIRR unions were set to return to the bargaining table once again this week to discuss contract negotiations. The National Mediation Board, a three-member, quasi-governmental agency, scheduled a meeting between the MTA and union officials on Tuesday in Manhattan. more

By Stapha Charleme | 7/9/14

Locals gear up for possible LIRR strike

With less than two weeks to go before a potentially crippling Long Island Rail Road strike, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and eight LIRR unions were set to return to the bargaining table … more

By Michael Ganci and Stapha Charleme | 7/8/14

Sewage is their specialty

Promising to save taxpayers $233 million over the next 20 years, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced a partnership with United Water to manage and operate the County’s three wastewater … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/1/14

Jones Beach marketplace stresses variety

By Brian Stieglitz mganci@liherald.com Visitors at Jones Beach are exploring the new marketplace near the boardwalk on Field 4, which displays foods from different places, including many with … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 6/30/14

Kidville set for summer Wantagh debut

Kidville, a children’s play land that also lends itself to learning, is coming to Wantagh this August. Oceanside entrepreneur and mom Alexis Fritz and her husband Tom are bringing Kidville to … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 6/10/14