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On the move
Immigrants an economic force in the suburbs
By JOHN GOLDEN

Immigrants in general are doing “quite well” economically in Westchester and surrounding suburban counties, according to a recent profile of immigrants in the state economy.

Travel slump
Higher prices dampen holiday; last-minute requests on rise
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

With higher gas prices and airfares this holiday season, the number of people traveling is nearly unchanged from last year.

Hispanic chamber honors companies, business leaders

The Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently honored several corporations, business owners and professionals for their contributions to the county’s Hispanic community.

 

Radio station, nonprofit want residents to tune in to hunger crisis
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

This holiday season, Westchester residents have the opportunity to give the gift of song while helping provide food to those who are hungry in the county.

 

SBA list shows where money went
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released a report listing the 100 small businesses that received the most federal procurement dollars in 2006.

 

Amicone kills living wage law
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone has vetoed the living wage law passed by the City Council in October.

 

Starwood opens California hotel
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

White Plains-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. last week announced the opening of Sheraton Stockton Hotel at Regent Pointe, a seven-story waterfront hotel in Stockton, Calif.

 

No sale: the art of the real estate appraiser
By MARY SUE IAROCCI

For real estate appraiser Jonathan Bernz, going into business for himself hasn’t changed the perception of his profession.

 

A most-welcome dinner bell
Corporate tradition benefits needy
By ANGELIQUE CHIELLI

On Dec. 14, The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains joined forces with The Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless and Grace Church Community Center to spread some charitable holiday cheer.