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

American Legion Post 144 Meeting

Nov20

Post 144, all war time veterans are welcome

Where

American Legion Post 144 - Williston Park

730 Willis Ave.

Williston Park, NY

11596-1107

Phone

516-746-1958

Price

free

Re-Establishing Eastern Long Island's Oyster Reefs

Nov23

Dr. Bob Tymann will share his experience building oyster reefs as part of bay restoration efforts, learn the role of oyster reefs in the ecosystem and their legacy on the East End, light refreshments will be available, register

Where

South Fork Natural History Museum

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-9735

Price

free

Website
sofo.org

Farmingdale Farmers Market

Nov23

Island produce, baked goods, honey, jams, pickles, fruit pies and more. Held next to Village Hall and the Farmingdale Fire Department, across from the US Post Office at 361 Main Street

Where

Farmingdale Village Green

Main St.

Farmingdale, NY

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