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Orgullo y unidad en exhibición: la izada de bandera por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana comenzó con gran entusiasmo en la Universidad Estatal de Montclair con un desfile, discursos y una ceremonia de izado de banderas para celebrar a las comunidades hispanas y latinas de la universidad.

October is spooky season at the movies in New York City
Jamie Lee Curtis in "Halloween" Horror fans, get ready to be horrified. [ more › ]
Hoboken Community Rallies Around Studio 17 Founder’s Daughter During Her Cancer Journey
neighbors Dr. Briza Walter, the founder of Studio 17 Med Spa in Hoboken, has taken a leave of absence from her position…

Letter to the Editor: Local Action Needed to Support our Most Vulnerable Veterans
Dear Editor, For generations, America has called upon young men and women to serve in uniform, placing them in harm’s way to defend our nation and preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. They have answered that call with courage and commitment. Too many, however,…

Rockland Bakery bakes record-breaking 41.75-inch croissant
NEW CITY- Rockland County’s Department of Consumer Protection, Weights & Measures Division officially verified the measurement of a record-breaking croissant at Rockland Bakery in Nanuet on August 24, 2026. The croissant, created by Rockland Bakery head baker Sean McConnell for…

Where Does Your Dental Scan Go After the Appointment?
Contributed by Dan Rose, a Senior Local Business Guide Specializing in Dental Laboratory Services in New York City More Queens dental offices now skip the tray of putty and run a small camera wand over your teeth instead, building a 3D model on a screen in a couple of minutes.…

Rockland Bakery in Nanuet Bakes Record-Breaking Croissant
A massive croissant baked at Rockland Bakery has officially surpassed the previous benchmark for the world’s longest croissant, according to Rockland County officials. The Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection’s Weights & Measures Division verified the pastry’s…

How Westchester-Area Small Brands Are Rethinking Packaging as Sustainability Rules Tighten
New York does not yet have a packaging law on the books. The bill behind it, though, has passed the State Senate three years running. Local brands watching this closely are not waiting for a final vote. Many are already adjusting packaging now, before a deadline forces the…

Top NYC General Contractors for Renovation Projects: Navigating the Commercial Landscape
New York City’s commercial real estate market is in a state of dynamic transformation. As businesses continue to adapt to hybrid work models, evolving operational needs, and a heightened focus on employee well-being, the demand for high-quality commercial renovations has never…

How Businesses Can Implement Omnichannel Marketing
Introduction In the current business environment, companies engage with customers through various means such as websites, social media, emails, mobile applications, brick-and-mortar stores, and other forms of digital communication. Customers expect such engagements to be linked…

Astoria-born Chip City announces sudden closure days after former CEO sues
The homepage of the now defunct Chip City's website. The company blamed ‘macro-economic headwinds.’ The co-founder is suing over compensation. [ more › ]

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Great Neck restaurant owner stepping aside, a guilty plea to a DWI crash, and more
Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week. Great Neck restaurant co-owner Adam Almaghribi sells stake after 23 years “It is time to say goodbye.” That was how Adam Almaghribi began his farewell to Great Neck, announcing he was leaving Mangia Bene, the restaurant…