Business | Herald Community Newspapers

Business

Featured Most recent Most commented

50 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.

Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more

By Melissa Koenig and JD Freda | 11/14/19

Greg LiCalzi, far left, spoke about his brother, Mike, a Marine who died while serving in Iraq in 2006. Also attending the ceremony were, from left, Wayne Lipton, a Mount Sinai South Nassau board member; Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty; Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; Assemblywoman Judy Griffin; MSSN Director of Security Steve Biscotti; Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and State Sen. John Brooks.

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside salutes veterans

In honor of Mike LiCalzi’s ultimate sacrifice for the country he served, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital posthumously recognized him at its third annual Salute to Veterans for Their Valor and Service event last Friday. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/14/19

Villages of Lynbrook, East Rockaway awaiting AIM funding

Villages and towns across Nassau County still have not received roughly $8 million in Aid and Incentives to Municipalities funds they were due to be paid by the state in September. The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway are owed more than $430,000. more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/14/19

Marissa DeRosa, left, and Samantha Burke, both of Cassena Care, conversed with an attendee of the Senior Health & Beyond Expo at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside on Nov. 3.

Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside

Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/13/19

Two filmmakers hosted an open audition for an upcoming project at the Lynbrook Dance Workshop on Oct. 6.

Lynbrook Dance Workshop hosts successful open audition for film

The Lynbrook Dance Workshop hosted an open audition for an upcoming film project on Oct. 6. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/7/19

Residents and officials are frustrated by New York American Water’s recent rate hikes, the highest of which have hit the Lynbrook service area.

New York American Water rate hikes are highest in Lynbrook

Residents in the Lynbrook, Merrick and North Shore water districts found a letter from New York American Water in their mailboxes during the last week of October, and it wasn’t a water bill. It was a rate increase notice, signed off on by the New York Public Service Commission. more

By Mike Conn and Mike Smollins | 11/7/19

A rendering of what the apartment complex would look like if the village board approved the plan as is.

Developer reveals plans for Lynbrook apartment complex at site of Capri motel

At a public hearing on Monday night, builder Anthony Bartone revealed his plans to redevelop the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn as an apartment complex, and got a warmer reception than he did when he proposed the 200-unit Cornerstone at Lynbrook last year. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/24/19

Lynbrook hosted its inaugural Oktoberfest event at Greis Park on Oct. 5, which was attended by thousands of people. Ian had his face painted at the event.

Thousands attend Lynbrook’s Oktoberfest event

Thousands of residents from Lynbrook and its surrounding areas — some decked in the traditional German lederhosen — flocked to Greis Park on Oct. 5 for the village’s inaugural Oktoberfest event. more

10/17/19

Two months after a rally against National Grid’s gas moratorium in Lynbrook, hosted by Mayor Alan Beach and the village board, Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked the utility to restore service to more than 1,100 customers, but the moratorium has continued.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes aim at National Grid gas moratorium after Lynbrook rally

Amid a gas moratorium imposed by National Grid, the utility faces millions of dollars in fines unless it provides natural gas to more than 1,100 customers who were denied service re-connections after the company recently sought approval for a controversial gas pipeline. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/17/19

Lynbrook village officials set Oct. 21 as the date for a public hearing on the development of new housing at the site of the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn.

Developer to reveal plans for Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn at public hearing on Oct. 21

Lynbrook residents will soon get a chance to share their opinions and learn about a developer’s plan to build luxury rental apartments at the site of the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn. The village board voted Monday night to set Oct. 21 as the public hearing date for the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/10/19

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.