Local businesses already struggling in a tough economy are determined to bounce back from Sandy. Shop owners along Cross Bay Boulevard swept dirt and debris from their stores, pumping water from drenched basements in the days after the storm. Angelo Gurino, owner of Howard Beach landmark Ragtime, said pre-storm preparation saved his business from significant [...]
Life’s WORC, a private, nonprofit organization offering care for people with developmental disabilities in Queens and Long Island, was recently awarded a spot on the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Award for 2012. The Achievers is a company that provides reward and recognition software to organizations to use as a more modern means of employee [...]
Dime Savings Bank, located at 75-23 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, celebrated its grand re-opening and extended hours on October 27 with fun and family games, food, trick-or-treating and a prize for best kid’s costume. Pictures at the event – and in the Halloween spirit – is the staff including (third from left) Marlene Bruce, [...]
Five Towns College in Dix Hills, Long Island welcomes Alec Hirschfeld to the Film Department. Hirschfeld is teaching Intermediate Cinematography this fall and Advanced Cinematography for the spring semester. He began a 40 year career in filmmaking after graduating from NYU School of the Arts in 1971 with a BFA in film production. This led [...]
Small businesses throughout New York City and Westchester County are taking advantage of a Con Edison energy-efficiency program to save money and preserve the environment. The program focuses on assisting small businesses by providing them with incentives of up to 70 percent for the cost of upgrading major heating, cooling and lighting systems. Con Edison [...]
In operation for more than 25 years, Multi-Diagnostics Services, a mobile and on-site radiology service provider, has saved countless lives while providing mobile mammography, and other digital radiological exams. Using its portable, digital equipment, Multi-Diagnostics has performed more than 150,000 mammograms in over 10 states. Multi-Diagnostics Services brings its state-of-the-art digital equipment to Fortune 500 [...]
Though neighborhoods change, over the years these businesses have been the backbone of the community. Auction Outlet of Queens 95-04 Liberty Avenue, Ozone Park 718-641-5872 Open since 1968, Auction Outlet of Queens, in Ozone Park, serves the community for all home decorating needs. Founded and still run by the Leistein family, Auction Outlet sells home [...]
Open Enrollment for Medicare is going on — a busy seven-week period through December 7 — that Fidelis Care has been preparing for all year long. With three Medicare Advantage and two Dual Advantage plans offered for 2013, Fidelis Care underwent a thorough process of developing and fine tuning benefits and services that focus on [...]
Following a record number of disputed water bills, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio introduced legislation today that prevents late fees, liens and foreclosure on home and business owners fighting the charges. He made the announcement at a Queens Chamber of Commerce small business forum that was held this morning at the Queens Library Flushing branch. [...]
Though neighborhoods change, over the years these businesses have been the backbone of the community. VIPizza 43-02 Bell Boulevard 718-229-9311 This Bayside-based pizzeria has been located in the neighborhood on the same corner of 43rd Street and Bell Boulevard for over 50 years. Known for its upside down and buffalo slice, along with great customer [...]
