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Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In State In Orange Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In State In Orange
Famous Duck Donuts To Open First Shop In State In Orange If you love donuts then a new national donut chain opening its first shop in Connecticut will make your heart go pitter-patter when you walk through the doors, according to local foodies and Yelpers. Duck Donuts -- famous on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where they got their start -- has announced they will open in New Haven County in Orange. With 145 shops nationwide and in several other countries, the concept and all the hype behind their success is each donut is made to order and you get to pick the toppings. Connecticut's first will be located at 350 Boston Post Road, said Cassidy …
Bookkeeper From Islip Terrace Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In Bay Shore Bookkeeper From Islip Terrace Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In Bay Shore
Bookkeeper From Islip Terrace Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In Bay Shore A woman who was a longtime bookkeeper for a New York business has been accused of stealing more than $1 million from the company. On Long Island, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Domenica Giordano, age 39, of Islip Terrace, accused of grand larceny in the first degree for allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from All Systems Maintenance, a commercial plumbing business located in Bay Shore. According to the investigation, Giordano was employed as a bookkeeper for approximately 17 years.  In May 2020, the owner…
'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub 'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub
'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub If you haven’t had a chance to visit Stanzy’s Country Ranch in Peabody, the restaurant has closed down and will be replaced by a new pub. The "first and only live country music bar” in Peabody, according to Stanzy's Facebook page, closed up shop after the owners’ landlord told them that he wanted to open his own pub. “The perfect and only place he could imagine doing it in was his own building at 1 Main St. in Stanzy’s space,” they said. “We were blown away and beyond flattered!” Related: Deli King Closing After 40-Year Run In Tewksbury, Boston The owners of Stanzy’s decided to sell their…
Sue Serino Sworn In As New Dutchess County Executive In Wappinger During Storm Sue Serino Sworn In As New Dutchess County Executive In Wappinger During Storm
Sue Serino Sworn In As New Dutchess County Executive In Wappinger During Storm Despite the region’s first major storm of the winter season dropping more than a foot of snow in parts of the Hudson Valley, more than 350 guests attended the swearing-in of a new county executive. The swearing-in event for Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino was held on Sunday, Jan. 7 at Dutchess Community College’s Aviation Education Center at Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Wappinger.  “I am so honored and humbled to be with you all as I take my ceremonial Oath of Office for this position," Serino said. "As I get to work for Dutchess County, I want to thank each and every on…
These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs
These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs Heads up, "Shark Tank." Here comes the TREP$ Marketplace at Memorial Middle School in Fair Lawn this Tuesday, Dec. 19. It’ll look like a flea market – only all the vendors are youngsters flying on their own with no “helicopters” interfering. We’re not talking lemonade stands, either.  The students have put in six weeks of afterschool brainstorming and elbow grease to hopefully make their pop-up stands profitable. The pressure is on. TREP$ -- short for entrepreneurs – teaches self-motivated kids the basics of owning and operating a small business. It was created in 2006 by two teache…
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race A school board member and small business owner from Northern Westchester who is also the sister of Michigan's governor has suspended her campaign to represent much of the Hudson Valley in the US Congress. Katonah resident and Democrat Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 that she would be dropping out of the race for New York's 17th District seat. Earlier Report - Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress Instead, Gereghty, a member of the Katonah-Lewisboro School Board, endorsed…
'He Changed Our Lives:' How Portnoy Turned Things Around For Bucks Family After Worst Year Ever 'He Changed Our Lives:' How Portnoy Turned Things Around For Bucks Family After Worst Year Ever
'He Changed Our Lives:' How Portnoy Turned Things Around For Bucks Family After Worst Year Ever The last year of the Rosenthal family's lives has been their worst ever. The Dublin family had just purchased Peppino's Tomato Pies on West Butler Avenue in Chalfont in the summer of 2022, when they became victims of an egregious crime leaving them all — including the elementary school-aged children — traumatized. Then, 10 months later, their home was invaded in the middle of the night. Financially, they were barely scraping by. "It was the worst year of our lives," said Keeley Rosenthal, who runs Peppino's with her husband, Ed. "Trying to take care of our girls and their mental health, …
'RHONJ' Stars Help Open Wayne Hoagie Shop 'RHONJ' Stars Help Open Wayne Hoagie Shop
'Rhonj' Stars Help Open Wayne Hoagie Shop PrimoHoagies brought the sandwiches. Teresa Giudice and Danielle Cabral brought the star-power. "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars appeared at the grand opening of PrimoHoagies new location in Wayne, helping to cut the ribbon and taking photos and signing autographs with guests as the line stretched around the block on Tuesday, Aug. 29. "They are an amazing small business that I love and support," Cabral said at the grand opening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PrimoHoagies Wayne NJ (@primohoagieswaynenj) The franchise …
Integral Part Of Sparta's Business Network Hratch Kechishian Dies Integral Part Of Sparta's Business Network Hratch Kechishian Dies
Integral Part Of Sparta's Business Network Hratch Kechishian Dies Sparta is mourning the loss of a local business owner after what loved ones call a “difficult medical battle.” Hratch Kechishian died Saturday, July 15, his obituary says. He was 63. An integral part of Sparta’s business network, Hratch was the owner of The Leather Zone in Sparta — a business “he put his whole heart and resources into,” reads a GoFundMe launched by Melissa Prestipino for his family’s support. “Hratch was a generous man who would donate the shirt off of his back,” Prestipino writes. “He gave the community and healthcare workers many of his own supplies during the pandemic…
Cotton Candy Heaven: Newswoman Finds Sweet New Calling With Asbury Park Biz Cotton Candy Heaven: Newswoman Finds Sweet New Calling With Asbury Park Biz
Cotton Candy Heaven: Newswoman Finds Sweet New Calling With Asbury Park Biz Have a hankering for cotton candy? You're in luck. Billie Rama of The Asbury Park Cotton Candy Co. is leasing a new production space exclusively for cotton candy lovers. Until now, Rama has been mobile only, operating a cotton candy table at parties, movies, and special events. Here is what Billie Rama's cotton candy table looks like when she "spins" at special events.Provided/ Billie Rama She organized this GoFundMe page to help defray the costs of setting up a permanent facility to expand and streamline her production. She started production at 909 Asbury Ave. Unit D on Thursday, Ma…
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress A small business owner and school board member in Northern Westchester who is also the sister of Michigan's governor is kicking off a campaign to represent much of the Hudson Valley in the US Congress.  Katonah resident and Democrat Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced her intention to run for New York's 17th District seat on Tuesday, May 5 on both social media and in a video campaign ad released online.  The 17th District, which includes all or parts of Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, is currently represented by Republican Rep. Mike L…
'Something For Everyone': New Bethel Shop Has Treats For Pooches, People 'Something For Everyone': New Bethel Shop Has Treats For Pooches, People
'Something For Everyone': New Bethel Shop Has Treats For Pooches, People A trip to the pet shop is doubly enjoyable now that humans can pick up an exotic snack for themselves as they shop for treats for their furry friends.  Nips and Paws in Bethel, located at 268 Greenwood Ave., opened on Saturday, April 1, and has something for everyone.  Half of the store is dedicated to dog accessories and treats, and the other half is filled with snacks for humans from around the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nips & Paws (@nipsandpawsshop) Michelle Bangash, who also teaches high school history, la…
Communities Rally For Arlington, Acton Craft Store Owner Battling Lymphoma Communities Rally For Arlington, Acton Craft Store Owner Battling Lymphoma
Communities Rally For Arlington, Acton Craft Store Owner Battling Lymphoma A local craft store owner can rest a little easier knowing that her community is supporting her during an incredibly difficult cancer diagnosis.  When Kayla Murphy heard that her boss Carla Dorato was diagnosed with stage 3 T-cell lymphoma, she knew exactly what to do to help the proprietor.  "Carla is the backbone of her stores," Murphy wrote on a GoFundMe page organized on Dorato's behalf. "Her dedicated involvement is not only essential in making the stores run smoothly but in being able to support the livelihood of both her employees and artists." Dorato, who owns and operate…
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say Those in Westchester looking for a great spot to grab a bagel and coffee are in for a treat.  Earlier Report - Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Bagel Girl in North White Plains, which opened in October 2022 and is located at 731 North Broadway, has already become a beloved breakfast place for many customers.  Owned by Westchester native Lauren Bucci, a first-time small business owner who decided to fulfill her dream of being her own boss after the pandemic, Bagel Girl lives up to its name and serves a variety of fresh-baked bagels each morning.  Bagel options incl…
Fordham Grad Trades Corporate Gig For Bergen County Bakeshop Fordham Grad Trades Corporate Gig For Bergen County Bakeshop
Fordham Grad Trades Corporate Gig For Bergen County Bakeshop Baking has always made sense to Despina Kontomanolis. It's methodical, scientific, and she knew if she followed the steps meticulously, she'd get exactly the product she wanted. Baking proved to be imperative to the 36-year-old New Milford after she graduated from Fordham Business School, and began working in the corporate world in 2009. "I felt like my soul was dying," Kontomanolis said. "I was feeling like I wasn't living up to my full potential because I wasn't getting pleasure out of selling insurance or writing up leases." In 2015, she quit her corporate gig at the urging of friends…
Restaurant In Larchmont To Close After Year In Business Restaurant In Larchmont To Close After Year In Business
Restaurant In Larchmont To Close After Year In Business A restaurant in Westchester County is calling it quits after a year in business.  Company Chophouse and Grill, located in Larchmont at 7 Madison Ave., has announced that it will close on Sunday, Jan. 15, according to the business's owners.  The restaurant, which opened in February 2022, cited rising costs as the reason for the closure.  Earlier Report - New Chophouse Opens In Hudson Valley "With the rise of costs, it has been difficult to sustain our small business. We are honored to have had the chance to have you all as part of our story," the owners said in a Facebook post.  In the an…
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed.  Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains A new eatery has opened for business in Westchester County.  Bagel Girl in North White Plains, located at 731 North Broadway, is now serving patrons.  The menu includes a variety of bagels, house-made spreads, and other baked items including muffins, croissants, and English muffins, according to the eatery's website.  The shop also sells breakfast sandwiches to-go, salads, yogurt, coffee, and tea.  Owner Lauren Bucci, who grew up in White Plains, said on the shop's website that starting Bagel Girl was her dream and that the pandemic gave her an opportunity to fulf…
Former Lancaster Mayor Charlie Smithgall Dies At 77 Former Lancaster Mayor Charlie Smithgall Dies At 77
Former Lancaster Mayor Charlie Smithgall Dies At 77 The former mayor of Lancaster, who survived armed robbery and cancer, Charlie Smithgall, has died at the age of 77, according to his family. He passed at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 a.m., his wife Debbie Smithgall, told LNP.  In a post on Facebook, his daughter Allison Smithgall wrote: "It is with the utmost sadness that I wish to share that my dad passed away about an hour ago … Charlie Smithgall was the best dad, husband, poppop & friend anyone in the world could have asked for. He loved his family, he loved his farm and loved his cannons. …
PA Owner Of Ex-Catholic Church Uses 'Spell Book' To Set Car On Fire PA Owner Of Ex-Catholic Church Uses 'Spell Book' To Set Car On Fire
PA Owner Of Ex-Catholic Church Uses 'Spell Book' To Set Car On Fire Like a twisted Cinderella story, an escaped hospital patient and the owner of a business that supposedly was previously owned by the Catholic Church, lit a car on fire using a book of spells, and fled— leaving behind a shoe, authorities say. Kristy "Kat" Lynn Malzi, 47, of Hollsopple, reportedly went missing from a western Pennsylvania hospital on August 4, her mother concernedly told tribdem. Just days before, on July 30, Malzi went to a used car lot, BK Klassics in Stonycreek Township, to confront her ex-boyfriend, multiple outlets report citing a criminal complaint filed by police.  Dur…
Popular Sussex County Party Store Closing Brick-And-Mortar Space Citing Theft, Inflation Popular Sussex County Party Store Closing Brick-And-Mortar Space Citing Theft, Inflation
Popular Sussex County Party Store Closing Brick-And-Mortar Space Citing Theft, Inflation A popular party supply store in Sussex County is closing the doors of its brick-and-mortar space citing theft, inflation, and customer rudeness. The Sugar Sisters on Route 23 in Franklin will close its doors in September, the owners announced on Facebook on Sunday, July 24. “Lisa and I regretfully announce that we are closing the doors to our brick-and-mortar store,” reads the post. Meanwhile, everything is on sale “with the exception of a few select items” at the store, which has not raised its prices due to inflation, the post says. The owners cite family, theft, inflation, and increas…
Chester Resident Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Giant Smile' Chester Resident Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Giant Smile'
Chester Resident Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Giant Smile' The owner of a popular Hudson Valley deli who died in an accident over the weekend is being remembered for his kindness and positivity. Orange County resident Anthony Apostolico, age 48, of Chester, died on Sunday, June 19, when a tree fell on top of a pickup truck that he was a passenger in.  Police said the accident happened in Rockland County on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Stony Point. The driver of the pickup truck, 20-year-old Vincent Apostolico, of Chester, was hospitalized in critical condition, and another passenger, a 17-year-old girl from Chester, was also hospi…
New Hudson Valley Shop Offers Fresh Bagels Made From Scratch New Hudson Valley Shop Offers Fresh Bagels Made From Scratch
New Hudson Valley Shop Offers Fresh Bagels Made From Scratch Spread the word. The owner of a new Hudson Valley bagel shop said the store is off to a strong start and seeing positive feedback from early customers. Eastdale Avenue Bagels, located in Dutchess County, first began its soft opening in November, and officially opened in January, according to owner Alex Maravegias. The Poughkeepsie shop offers more than a dozen flavors of bagels, including sweet flavors like blueberry, cinnamon raisin, and French toast. Maravegias added that the shop's everything bagel is the most popular item on the menu. He said so far, business has been off to a g…
Newark Looking To Ban Lukoil Gas Station License Newark Looking To Ban Lukoil Gas Station License
Newark Looking To Ban Lukoil Gas Station License Lukoil gas stations are officially suspending from operating in New Jersey's largest city, but the franchise owners say the move is only harmful to small businesses. Newark's City Council on Wednesday, March 2 voted in favor of the resolution, in opposition of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Lukoil — headquartered in Russia and apparently owned by oligarchs — has two locations in Newark, both on McCarter Highway. A franchise owner of one of the stations told CBS News that while he stands with Ukraine, he's "confused how shutting down an American-based small business owner is sending a mes…
Supporters Of LGBTQ+ Rally Following Repeal Of Anti-Discrimination Ordinance In PA Supporters Of LGBTQ+ Rally Following Repeal Of Anti-Discrimination Ordinance In PA
Supporters Of LGBTQ+ Rally Following Repeal Of Anti-Discrimination Ordinance In PA The Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ community recently had a massive blow when a municipality repealed it's anti-discrimination ordinance, which was put in place to protect people from discrimination based on their sexual orientation, ethnicity or gender.  Local leaders, residents, and allies rallied around the LGBTQ+ community in a show support following the repeal of the LGBTQ+ inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance by the Chambersburg borough council. The group of over 50 supporters wore rainbow face masks while attending the official kick-off to Chambersburg’s largest annual festival, the IceFe…
Popular Pizzeria Dating Back To The 1930s Closing In Hudson Valley Popular Pizzeria Dating Back To The 1930s Closing In Hudson Valley
Popular Pizzeria Dating Back To The 1930s Closing In Hudson Valley A popular pizzeria that has been slinging pies since 1937 when Tony Saccoman introduced pizza to the area is closing its doors. Ulster County staple Tony's Pizzeria, located in Kingston, will close on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the end of the night, according to the current owners, Nealey Farrell and her husband, Dylan Kennedy. The couple, who purchased Tony's 10 years ago, said on Facebook that after finding a buyer for the property, they decided it was time to go. "It was not an easy decision for us to make but in retrospect, it’s quite simple because now, for many reasons it’s what is b…
Community Supports Beloved Family Salon Ravaged By Parsippany Strip Mall Fire Community Supports Beloved Family Salon Ravaged By Parsippany Strip Mall Fire
Community Supports Beloved Family Salon Ravaged By Parsippany Strip Mall Fire Community support is on the rise for a beloved family salon that was destroyed when a fire ripped through a strip mall in Parsippany last week. Beauty City Salon & Spa at 172 Parsippany Rd. was reduced to ashes as a fire tore through the Green Hill Plaza on Jan. 4, DailyVoice.com reported. Described as a “small family business,” Beauty City was opened in 2012 with “almost nothing,” according to a GoFundMe launched for repair expenses. “The plaza where the salon is located was surrounded by caution tape and the stores were pitch black,” writes campaign creator Mia Lin. “A fire that or…
New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other
New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other A Bergen County couple who quit their day jobs to start a cookie company together are taking things to new levels. Michelle Micek and Torre Liebchen are preparing for the opening of Wish Upon a Pastry in Midland Park as they plan their wedding. The couple took a "giant leap of faith" quit their day jobs at a local Kosher steakhouse to launch Wish Upon a Cookie in 2019, then got engaged to be married. As word spread of Wish Upon A Cookie, their business and relationship both grew leaps and bounds.  View this post on Instagram A post shared b…
Nearly 60% Of NJ Small Businesses May Call It Quits Due To COVID-19: Survey Nearly 60% Of NJ Small Businesses May Call It Quits Due To COVID-19: Survey
Nearly 60% Of NJ Small Businesses May Call It Quits Due To Covid-19: Survey More than half of New Jersey's small business owners may call it quits due to COVID-19, according to a new survey. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association report found that of the business owners contacted, 28% said they will look to sell or shutdown their business sooner than expected due to continued obstacles, while 31% said they are still determining if their plans will change. “When nearly 60% of employers are either looking to end their businesses sooner, or considering it, due to these continued obstacles, it should be a red flag for our policymakers wh…
Philly Influencer Used Social Media Following To Rip Off Black Community, AG's Lawsuit Says Philly Influencer Used Social Media Following To Rip Off Black Community, AG's Lawsuit Says
Philly Influencer Used Social Media Following To Rip Off Black Community, AG's Lawsuit Says A Philadelphia business owner is facing a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro accusing her of using her social media presence to steal thousands of dollars from consumers. The suit alleges that Dana Chanel, whose real name is Casey Olivera, and co-owners of the four businesses named "misled consumers and failed to deliver goods and services as promised." “Dana Chanel built a following online by presenting herself as a black woman-owned small business success story,” Shaprio said. “She advertised the products of her companies as a way for other black small business ow…
COVID-19: Westchester Duo Charged In $7.6 Million Fraud Scheme COVID-19: Westchester Duo Charged In $7.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Covid-19: Westchester Duo Charged In $7.6 Million Fraud Scheme A pair of Westchester residents are among four facing charges for their roles in a multi-million dollar COVID-19 fraud scheme during the height of the pandemic. Mount Vernon residents Quadri Salahuddin, age 25, and Anwar Salahuddin, age 35, Los Angeles resident Christal Ransom, age 44, and Jacob Carter, age 35, of Capitol Heights, Maryland are facing charges for allegedly submitting more than 1,000 fraudulent applications for small business loans in various peoples’ names and accepting kickbacks. US Attorney Damian Williams announced this week that the four allegedly schemed to defraud the …