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The economy on Long Island is unique – with countless small businesses and corporations alike making home here, Long Island is a center of industry with its own unique heartbeat. If you're interested in local business and financial advice specifically for Long Islanders, then make sure to never miss an article in the Business & Finance section.
By Joe Randazzo October 02, 2013
The laws were signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday. The Long Island Farm Bureau says this will turn seasonal businesses into year-round ones.
By Wendy L October 01, 2013
It's been 17 years since the last government shutdown. Today, another one begins as Congress failed to pass a funding bill last night. This means the closing of the Statue of Liberty and...
By Joe Randazzo September 28, 2013
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the unanticipated funds are a result of lower pension contributions, energy costs, debt services, health insurance costs, and higher tax revenues.
By Joe Randazzo September 25, 2013
Nassau County Legislatures approved Ed Mangano’s partnership with Bruce Ratner to renovate Nassau Coliseum after the Islanders leave.
By Vickie Moller September 24, 2013
According to a new report issued in September by the Regional Plan Association, the oldest independent urban research and advocacy organization in America, the lack of affordable rentals on Long Island is damaging its economy.
By Christian Abbatecola September 22, 2013
Developer Editions of the Moto X went up for sale in the same week the White House petitioned to keep phone unlocking legal.
By Lyndsay McCabe September 21, 2013
Senator Schumer has proposed legislation to alter the definition of hard ciders so that more of them will not be subjected to higher wine and champagne taxes, and thus New York growers who have poor ...
By Wendy L September 20, 2013
An investment banker from Goldman Sachs is accused of raping a 20-year-old woman at an East Hampton rental home. He faces arraignment today.
By Christian Abbatecola September 18, 2013
One of the world’s largest coffee chains is now asking patrons not to bring firearms into its stores.
By Vickie Moller September 17, 2013
Online Trading Academy, which has been providing education in the financial markets for six years from its New York City Education Center on Wall Street, has recently expanded its operations to Long Island.
By Joe Randazzo September 14, 2013
The Old Westbury resident stole millions from clients and his own wife.
By Wendy L September 13, 2013
Some were lucky enough to find airfare for $0 on United.com yesterday when there was a filing error to its reservation system. Now, the question remains whether those tickets will be honored.
By Lyndsay McCabe September 07, 2013
Through Charge NY, Governor Cuomo is calling upon researchers to help find greater benefits and incentives for drivers of electric vehicles.
By Joe Randazzo September 06, 2013
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign's Laggy Awards were put in place to open up lawmakers to the frustrating delays commuters face on a daily basis.
By Wendy L September 05, 2013
A depleting lobster population has resulted in the Long Island Sound getting shutdown for recreational and commercial fishing for lobster for several months.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 30, 2013
Thousands of fast food workers went on strike Thursday to protest for $15 an hour wages and the right to form unions.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 29, 2013
Our of the 20 highest paid county and municipal employees in the state, 15 of them are Long Islanders, and Long Island also boasts the highest paying villages in the state.
By Joe Randazzo August 25, 2013
Trump University failed to make its students rich like it promised to and now Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing "the Donald".
By Christian Abbatecola August 25, 2013
The man who took over the company behind Windows and the Xbox after Bill Gates’ departure will soon be stepping down himself.
By Nicole Kohn August 24, 2013
One person's trash is another person's treasure.
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