Listen to this article A former congressional candidate has been charged in federal court in Manhattan with violating campaign finance laws, officials said. Michelle Bond, who lost a primary election to Rep. Nick LaLota, (R-Amityville) in 2022 has been charged with conspiring to “cause and causing unlawful campaign contributions in connection with her unsuccessful run…
Listen to this article LAUREN LINAKIS: ‘Thirty percent of New York State contracting dollars need to go to a minority or woman-owned business that is certified. And they have met that goal for the past few years.’ Being certified as a minority- or woman-owned business enterprise (MWBE) confers some advantages. In fact, New York State…
Listen to this article A Long Island recycling company will pay a $550,000 civil penalty for an alleged violation of the Clean Air Act at its metal-shredding facility in Medford, federal officials said this week. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency announced the settlement with Gershow Recycling Corporation. The company will…
Listen to this article A 2024 Emmy-nominated documentary produced on Long Island will be screened at Manhasset Movie Theater on Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. The film, “The Garbage Man, A Life Worth Living” is a documentary about Robbie Donno, “a Long Island garbageman turned humanitarian icon” who devoted his life to helping children around…
Listen to this article Brian Sackstein has joined Anchin, an accounting and advisory firm with offices in Uniondale, as a partner, leading its Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Practice. Sackstein is well-known in the nonprofit world. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit and healthcare sectors. His focus includes audit, accounting, and management…
The seminar will feature case studies on pop culture icons Taylor Swift and Snoop Dogg.
Listen to this article A law firm with offices in Garden City and Manhattan has launched a newly redesigned website. Moritt Hock & Hamroff, which also has offices in Florida, redesigned its website with advanced technology and improved navigation for both clients and prospects. It was also designed to be more responsive and easier to…
Listen to this article An event to help minority-owned enterprises target growth is set for Oct. 9 at the Town of Hempstead Pavilion in Hempstead from 6-9 p.m. The event, known as Minority Enterprise Development Week, or MED Week, focuses on gaining increased commitment from the federal and state government to award contracts, for those…
Three Long Islanders, including an NYPD detective, charged in PPP fraud scheme Listen to this article Three Long Islanders, including an NYPD detective, are among the four charged in federa[…] August 13, 2024
Listen to this article Farmingdale State College is now partnering with Northwell Health as the health system expands its Northwell Community Scholars Program to the college. The program begins this fall with five incoming students from underserved communities with scholarship funds for tuition, books, transportation, lab fees and meal plans. The program will be Northwell’s…