Community Corner

Nov. 23: Grand Re-Opening Coverage, Small Business Guides, Jobless Rate and More

A look at the top headlines for this Wednesday in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Residents in the Town of Hempstead have something else to be thankful for this Thanksgiving - less are unemployed compared to a year ago.

Find out more about this story. Plus, see our coverage from Tuesday's Grand Re-Opening of National Wholesale Liquidators, check out our guides to shopping the small businesses in your neighborhood and more local stories.

Here are the top headlines for Nov. 23.

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  1. Job Stats: Do you want the good or the bad news first? The most recent Labor Department stats revealed unemployment is down in the Town of Hempstead, but the amount of private sector jobs across Long Island dwindled. Learn more . 
  2. Grand Re-Opening: Shoppers swarmed National Wholesale Liquidators on its first day back in West Hempstead, and the chain's return to Long Island. Check out the story, photos and video .
  3. Thanksgiving For All: Not everyone has a family to visit on Thanksgiving. Others are homebound or maybe are not able to cook. This year the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Hempstead is organizing a community feast on Thanksgiving. Learn more later today.
  4. Shopping on Thanksgiving? The shopping craze is starting before Black Friday this year as some stores are opening up on Thanksgiving. Vote in to tell us whether you think this is a 'Do' or a 'Don't.'
  5. Small Business Saturday: On Nov. 26, shoppers are encouraged to patronize their local small businesses. from West Hempstead discusses why it's so important for residents and merchants to support one another here. Plus, check out this video as Steve Strangio starts his holiday shopping in Malverne and West Hempstead, and look for more guides to finding gifts at local small businesses here.


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