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Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during a campaign stop at the Beacon Drive-In January 8, 2012 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images)

Texas Gov. Perry Coming To New York, Connecticut To Lure Businesses Away

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has announced plans to come to New York and Connecticut – and persuade some businesses to relocate to his home state.

2013/06/10

A sign for Rt 208 South in Fair Lawn, NJ. (Credit TV 10/55)

Fair Lawn Residents, Business Owners On Edge Following Rash Of Break-Ins

It’s literally “highway robbery.” That’s because dozens of homes and businesses along Route 208 in Fair Lawn have been burglarized.

2013/05/02

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Preservation Group Seeks Nominees For ‘Village Awards’

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation is asking the public to help nominate people, organizations and businesses for honor with a Village Award.

2013/03/23

Manhattan Robberies

Cops: Man Holds Up 4 Manhattan Businesses In One Day

Police on Monday said a man used the tactics of a bank robber to hold up not only an actual bank, but also stores and restaurants, from Midtown to the Financial District during one day last week.

2013/03/11

Lower Manhattan Small Businesses

Lower Manhattan Business Owners Trying To Make Comeback After Sandy

Small business owners in Lower Manhattan have been trying to get going again after Superstorm Sandy, and the federal government has been trying to help them.

2012/11/20

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Two Weeks After Sandy Small Businesses Continue To Suffer

When Sandy hit, dozens of downtown buildings went dark and thousands of employees were relocated. For small businesses like restaurants and salons those relocated employees make up a large portion of the customer base.

2012/11/12

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9 Arrested In Thefts Near Rockaways Amid Storm

Nine people have been arrested for allegedly stealing from businesses near the Rockaways in Queens during and after Superstorm Sandy.

CBS New York–2012/10/30

Seniors At Age Friendly NYC (Photo: Agefriendlynyc.org)

East Harlem Businesses Kick Off ‘Age-Friendly NYC’

From larger print on menus to brighter lighting and quieter music, New York City businesses are learning how to cater to senior citizens.

2011/02/18

Town Hall - Hempstead, NY - File / Photo: Town of Hempstead

24/7 Businesses Banned Under Hempstead Law

A new law in the Long Island town of Hempstead affects any business owner that plans to open a convenience store or fast food restaurant.

2011/01/26

Prison (credit: AP)

Bill Would Encourage NJ Businesses To Hire Ex-Cons

By a vote of 7-4, , a state Senate committee approved a bill that would permit counties and towns to set aside a percentage of their public contracts for companies that employ ex-cons.

2010/12/15

Empire State Building  (credit: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

NY Website Seeks To Help Attract, Grow Business

The first portal for all statewide economic development programs and the many agencies that businesses must deal with is now open for business.

2010/10/11

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