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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…

The Cook’s Studio celebrates one year of stirring up fun in the kitchen in Mineola
It’s been seven years since The Cook’s Studio brand, a recreational cooking school concept, opened its first location in 2019 in Hicksville, debuting its fourth venue in Mineola a year ago in September of 2025. The opening of the Mineola location garnered a warm welcome from the…

‘A timely, seamless experience’: Maimonides unveils new outpatient imaging center in Borough Park
Maimonides leadership, local lawmakers and community members celebrated the opening of the hospital’s new Outpatient Imaging Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1. The new center, set to open Oct. 12, is located on the third floor of the Maimonides Doctors…

Caputo Bagels brings fifth-generation Brooklyn baking legacy to Park Slope
A fifth-generation Brooklyn baker is putting a new spin on an old favorite with the opening of Caputo Bagels in Park Slope next week. Caputo Bagels, from longtime local baker James Caputo and restaurateur Rafael “Rafi” Hasid, opens Oct. 5 at 81 Fifth Ave., bringing hand-rolled…

Third Avenue BID adds security cameras, solar lighting to improve safety in the South Bronx
The Third Avenue Business Improvement District installed new security cameras, solar-powered lighting as the BID works to improve public safety and quality of life around the commercial corridor. The BID announced their plan Oct. 1 near Roberto Clemente Plaza, outlining…