Darien, CT
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Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores
Facebook Opens Pop-Ups In Macy's Stores While traditional brick-and-mortar retail locations continue to survive on life support, social media giant Facebook is going in the opposite direction, opening a series of pop-up stores at Macy’s throughout the country. Facebook is opening small business pop-up locations at nine Macy’s stores, marking the social media giant’s first foray into traditional retail sales. The stores will highlight nearly 100 brands that are sold and popular on social media, allowing entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their businesses. The stores will be open through the holiday season, and housed in “The …

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by Zak Failla
Teaneck, NJ
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American Dream: Teaneck Barber With Kindest Smile Celebrates 50 Years In Business American Dream: Teaneck Barber With Kindest Smile Celebrates 50 Years In Business American Dream: Teaneck Barber With Kindest Smile Celebrates 50 Years In Business
American Dream: Teaneck Barber With Kindest Smile Celebrates 50 Years In Business There's something reassuring about Lorenzo Lavorgna's smile. It's genuine. It's kind. His presence alone is enough to put you at ease -- to make you feel at home at his Teaneck barbershop, Fifth Avenue Haircutters. Aside from cutting your hair, that's what Lavorgna is after.  "When people walk out with a smile on their face," he said from inside of his Cedar Lane shop, "it makes me happy." Oct. 2 marks 50 years in business for Lavorgna -- affectionately known by customers as Larry -- who has yet to tire of his trade "No doubt about it, I love to talk," he said. "I love to socia…

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by Cecilia Levine
Peekskill, NY
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Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving
Westchester Mom & Pops: Their 'Secret Sauce' For Surviving, Thriving There may be yelling. But it's that honesty, along with loyalty, trust, and a "say anything" mentality that keeps the lines of communication open -- and the wheels to a family business turning, and ultimately, succeeding. At least that's the consensus of four Westchester family businesses. The husbands, wives, siblings and kids behind Sugar Hi in Armonk, Wallach Jewelry Design in Larchmont, The Modern Paint Group based in New Rochelle, and Frank’s Pizzeria in Croton Falls admit working with family is both exhilarating and challenging and often requires a unique set of hurdles.  F…

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by James Miranda