Firms owned by minorities, women win $2.8 billion in NYS contracts with $414 million going to LI firms

The state has had a goal since 2014 of awarding 30% of all contracting dollars each year to businesses that are certified owned by members of minority group or women.

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Upcoming Events

Nassau County Clerk Mobile Office

Nov20

The Nassau County Clerk's Mobile Office will offer services to Nassau County residents, including providing certified copies of land records (deeds, mortgages, and mortgage satisfactions) and notary services for a fee, as well as process veteran discharge papers (DD-214) and provide a Veterans Discount Card free of charge

Where

East Rockaway Public Library

477 Atlantic Ave.

East Rockaway, NY

Phone

516-599-1664

Price

free

Unclaimed Funds Workshop

Dec3

The New York State Comptroller’s Office will discuss what kinds of funds are held by the state, how to claim your money and estate forms, register

Where

East Rockaway Public Library

477 Atlantic Ave.

East Rockaway, NY

Phone

516-599-1664

Price

free

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350

Dec9

Post 3350, new members welcome, no meetings July-Aug.

Where

VFW Post 3350, East Rockaway

164 Main St.

East Rockaway, NY

11518

Phone

516-887-8170

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