STATEN ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS

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BANK WATCHEmpire State Bank relocating New Dorp branch to larger office this fall

Subcontractors, suppliers to be interviewed at job fair at CSI
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Local subcontractors and suppliers interested in learning the particulars of the planned construction project for residence halls at the College of Staten Island (CSI) will want to visit the campus next week during a scheduled job fair.

Island business owners' computers are vulnerable to Internet hackers

NY's working women lose earnings advantage
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- Women in New York state may be working as hard as their male counterparts, but the odds are stacked against them when it come to wages.

Elm Park furniture company discontinuing gallery portion of business
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Today's tough economy has prompted an Elm Park retailer to lower his business overhead by cutting down on property ownership.

A closer look at 2009 Ford Flex
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you'd like to be one of the first people to experience a new design from the Ford Motor Co., you'll have a chance to test drive the 2009 Ford Flex during an open-house event at Island Ford, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., on Thursday.

IRS launches push to get stimulus checks to retirees, disabled vets
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) yesterday announced a new summer campaign to reach retirees and disabled veterans who qualify for the economic stimulus payment but have not filed to claim it.

Island's jobless rate up
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The number of Staten Islanders who filed for unemployment benefits last month increased by a small margin, according to New York State Department of Labor.

Annadale CPA elected to NYSSCPA board of directors
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) installed Annadale resident Charles Weintraub, CPA, as a director representing its Staten Island chapter at its 111th annual election meeting and dinner held recently at the New York Hilton Hotel, Manhattan.

Eye-catching improvements create new opportunity for New Jersey business
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- About 10 years ago, the operators of a pet food and equestrian feed business in Monmouth County, N.J., decided to enhance their commercial, but somewhat rural property with a modest fish pond near their store and warehouse.