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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival attracted thousands of fair-goers this past weekend. Above, Sophia Bruccoleri, 7, of North Merrick, fed the goats at the fair.

Thousands turn out for Merrick Fall Festival

Strong winds blew vendors’ tents here and there, and there was talk of heavy rain pounding Queens and two tornadoes touching down in New York City, at the Merrick Fall Festival on Saturday. But the weather held, the annual festival carried on, and folks had a blast! more

By Scott Brinton | 9/10/12

Titus Williams, center, with Chamber of Commerce members Muzzio Tallini, left, and Carl Achille, was the 2012 winner of Invest in Elmont.

Invest in Elmont looks to build economy

Now in its second year, “Invest in Elmont” is set to expand beyond the limits of Elmont. The program, which is sponsored by the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, will accept business proposals … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 9/5/12

Merrick Chamber of Commerce to host Fall Festival this weekend

Get ready, folks! The Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored annually by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, is on its way this weekend, September 8 and 9, on Merrick Avenue, north of the Long Island Rail Road station on Sunrise Highway. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/5/12

Michael Kerr was named fire commissioner on Aug. 28.

City of Long Beach reappoints fire commissioner

Michael Kerr, the city’s former fire commissioner — who resigned in 2006 amid scrutiny of his personal pension reports — was reappointed to the position on Aug. 28. Kerr, the president of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/5/12

Come one, come all, to the fair!

The days are becoming noticeably shorter, and the air is gradually turning cooler. Children have returned from camp. Vacations spent at the beach or in the mountains are ending. more

8/23/12

Valley Stream Chamber planning awards gala

Fall will busy a time of year for the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, which will resume its monthly networking lunches, host its annual awards gala and take part in the upcoming street festival. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/16/12

The Jackson Hotel, at 405 E. Broadway, was recently sold for $5.2 million.

A new hotel in Long Beach?

The Jackson Hotel — for years the only hotel in Long Beach — which fell into disrepair and struggled financially before it recently closed its doors, was purchased for approximately $5.2 million … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/25/12

Thanks from the Chamber

The Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce, as co-sponsor of the July 4 fireworks show, thanks all who made the evening an enjoyable, peaceful celebration. more

7/19/12

Michael, left, and Paul Colella with Lauren Marra try to play the steel drums at the Calypso Barbecue.

Sounds of the island come to Island Park

The Island Park Chamber of Commerce held its annual Calypso Barbecue under the gazebo at Masone Beach on July 14. The storms held off, and residents were able to come out and enjoy delicious … more

7/18/12

John Weisbecker tossed a Frisbee with his son Joe, 12.

Fun on the fourth at Fireman’s Field

More than 20,000 people got to see Valley Stream’s 20th annual fireworks show on July 4, as community members back Firemen’s Field and the surrounding streets. more

7/12/12

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