Eighteen minority business owners participated in the final workshop of Ascend Long Island on Tuesday, July 23. The program is part of the nationwide Ascend 2020 program supported by JPMorgan Chase and designed to encourage minority entrepreneurship.


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The median sale price increased to $630,000 on Long Island, excluding the East End, during the first quarter.

Median home price rises 10% on LI, even more in the Hamptons

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports from Manorville as police search a wooded area. The search is in connection with the Gilgo Beach homicide investigation, officials say.

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Rachel Lodice, 21, from Jericho, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to multiple charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash in Massapequa and driving off in a public safety vehicle that had stopped to help the victims, police said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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The state has detected high levels of a carcinogenic heavy metal at a West Islip Superfudn site, four years after a cleanup of the area.

Polllution concerns, again

The case of Theresa Sexton's son Terry Long, who was shot and killed nearly two years ago, has gone unsolved. On Tuesday at the Suffolk County Police Department's media room in Yaphank, Sexton asked the public to help find justice for her son's killing. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Help them bring the people to justice'

The New York Rise, Long Island's new professional softball team, will play its first game on June 19. Newsday's Matt Lindsay reports.

'This dream is kind of a reality now'

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Prices at the pump are rising on Long Island faster than other areas, but fuel is still cheaper than it was at this time last year.

Gas prices on the rise on LI

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Rolodexes, VCRs, typewriters and more are keeping things old school in some Long Island offices.

Please rewind: Some LI workers prefer doing things the old way

American and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they're responding by trying to cut costs.

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

Newsday's Jonathan LaMantia gives us an update on the median price for homes on LI 

'A lot of competition for homes'

New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more.

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

President Joe Biden has a great economic story to tell voters a decade from now — less so in 2024.

As Biden celebrates computer chip factories, voters wait for the promised production to start

Global automakers and EV startups are unveiling new models and concept cars at China's largest auto show, with a focus on the nation's transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehicles.

Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show

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Old school office equipment is not a thing of the past at American Classic Ice Cream or its sister business, All Star Carts & Vehicles, in Bay Shore. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Sometimes the older is better'

Aldi and other discounters' growth is being helped by a growing number of consumers in search of savings amid elevated grocery prices, retail experts said.

Bethpage, Lake Ronkonkoma, other LI spots to get an Aldi

New York filed a federal lawsuit against Citibank after scammers wiped out some customer accounts. NewsdayTV's Chris Kahn reports.

Bank transfer fraud spikes

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

Where closures are happening

Home insurance prices are going up this year, especially on LI. We could see an increase anywhere from 10% to 30%. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Home insurance prices are going up

The Target will occupy the former Sears in the Lake Success Shopping Center in New Hyde Park.

LI's newest Target to open in April

Raising Cane's would go on the site of the recently demolished Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, making it one of four planned Long Island locations for the chain.

Fast-casual chicken chain plans Carle Place entrée

A dealer of vintage cars in Farmingdale is steering customers to the classics while adapting to the times.

Candy store for classic cars

Courses in artificial intelligence at Farmingdale State College will start in the fall, making the school the first in the SUNY system to offer a bachelor's degree in AI.

A 1st for SUNY: Bachelor's in AI coming to Farmingdale

"I was in shock," said Merrick resident John Patti about possibly losing access to longtime doctors. But on Tuesday, there was relief, as UnitedHealthcare and Mount Sinai reached a contract agreement.

Patients relieved

To prevent bitter buyers, a more than 20-year-old law is getting a refresh. The Property Condition Disclosure Act makes home sellers fill out an official form detailing any issues with the property. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'If I knew then what I know now there's no way I would buy this home' 

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