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
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 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
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
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
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
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 …
Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Westchester Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Westchester Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Westchester
Car Crashes Into Newly-Opened Deli In Westchester An investigation is underway after a car crashed into a deli that recently opened in Westchester. The incident happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 at The Horseman Deli on North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. The deli had just opened for business in late April. Kristina Rolon, the co-owner of the business along with her fiance, Mike, and partner Fredy, said the deli will not be able to operate for between three to six months. "As a business only being open for three months during a pandemic, I am very concerned The Horseman Deli will not make it if we don’t have the financial means to su…
NY Removes 'Archaic' Measure That Kept Hair Salons, Barbershops Closed On Sundays NY Removes 'Archaic' Measure That Kept Hair Salons, Barbershops Closed On Sundays NY Removes 'Archaic' Measure That Kept Hair Salons, Barbershops Closed On Sundays
NY Removes 'Archaic' Measure That Kept Hair Salons, Barbershops Closed On Sundays New York has amended an “archaic law” that prohibited barbershops from operating on Sundays. This week, legislation was signed into law that will give local New York hair salons and barber shops the option of being open to customers on Sunday as many businesses continue recovering financially from the pandemic. Before New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law on Tuesday, July 13, it was a misdemeanor to provide a haircut or shave to customers on Sundays, though it was rarely, if ever, enforced. Previously, the law said that "any person who carries on or engages in the business of…
From The Garage To The Incubator: Engineers Have What It Takes To Be Entrepreneurs From The Garage To The Incubator: Engineers Have What It Takes To Be Entrepreneurs From The Garage To The Incubator: Engineers Have What It Takes To Be Entrepreneurs
From The Garage To The Incubator: Engineers Have What It Takes To Be Entrepreneurs The world is hungry for innovation. Existing systems and “ways in which things are done” have become stale, are inefficient, or non-inclusive of those who need the service. In short, they need fixing. Healthcare, the environment, housing, accessibility and many other areas of our lives would benefit from new ways to solve an old problem. Enter the engineer. Driven by an urge to “build a better mousetrap,” engineers should, and often do, see problems everywhere. They don’t take existing systems for granted. Instead, they see opportunities for improvement. Engineers, by definition, are entrep…
Mother, Daughter In Westchester Charged In $1.6M COVID-19 Relief Scheme Mother, Daughter In Westchester Charged In $1.6M COVID-19 Relief Scheme Mother, Daughter In Westchester Charged In $1.6M COVID-19 Relief Scheme
Mother, Daughter In Westchester Charged In $1.6M Covid-19 Relief Scheme A Mount Vernon city employee, her daughter, and a former resident are facing charges for allegedly taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to bilk the government out of more than $1.6 million in loans earmarked for small businesses and then accepting kickbacks. Andrea Ayers, a civilian employee of the Mount Vernon Police Department, and her daughter, Alicia Ayers, who operates a travel agency were arrested in the city on Tuesday, March 23 for allegedly submitting applications for more than 300 people to claim federal loans for businesses that did not qualify for. A third suspect, Traci Pr…
MontCo Grant Program Awards $6 Million To 600 Local Restaurants In 2021 MontCo Grant Program Awards $6 Million To 600 Local Restaurants In 2021 MontCo Grant Program Awards $6 Million To 600 Local Restaurants In 2021
MontCo Grant Program Awards $6 Million To 600 Local Restaurants In 2021 The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced Wednesday that a total of $6 million has been awarded from the MontcoStrong 2021 Restaurant Grant Program to 600 restaurants and food-service businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. The $6 million is in addition to the nearly $20 million awarded by the county last year that helped small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kelly Cofrancisco, the Director of Communications for Montgomery County. Applications went live on December 30, 2020, and closed on January 8,…
Joseph Vitale, Three-Sport Standout At Mahopac HS, Dies At 37 Joseph Vitale, Three-Sport Standout At Mahopac HS, Dies At 37 Joseph Vitale, Three-Sport Standout At Mahopac HS, Dies At 37
Joseph Vitale, Three-Sport Standout At Mahopac HS, Dies At 37 A Putnam County MMA fighter and deli co-owner died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 29 at the age of 37.  Born in White Plains on Feb. 7, 1983, Joseph A. Vitale owned and operated Anthony's Deli with his father, Anthony, on East Lake Boulevard, which is now permanently closed according to Google. He had been a Mahopac resident since he was in the fourth grade, according to his obituary.  In 2001, Joe graduated from Mahopac High School before studying business at Johnson and Wales College in Providence, Rhode Island. There, he was an accomplished wrestler. In high school, he was a memb…