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Features the historic landmark `Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York City. How the museum was founded; Services offered by the museum; Urban pioneers who established the museum. INSET: Traveler's tips, by Jeff Miller.

The article features the three jobs topped the Long Island list in 2006 published by the New York State Department of Labor. According to the author, the three jobs include finance, information technology and communications which yield salaries of $22.5 million, $19.8 million and $15.4 respectively. It is stated that the three fields and real estate account for the top 25 earners on the island. INSET: You get fries with that, hut not much else.

The article focuses on the significant causes and attending support groups on Long Island, New York. The Long Island Families Together (LIFT) supports families with children with the social, emotional and behavioral issues. LIFT includes Nassau and Suffolk counties and families. It participates in a legislative breakfast, annual Legislative Awareness Day, and brings out a newsletter twice a year. Visibility is considered to be a big issue for the Nassau-Suffolk Coalition for the Homeless.

The article presents several laywers practicing international law in Long Island, New York. One of them was attorney Andrew Lupu who objects to anyone who thinks that island lawyers are incapable of handling international law. Another is attorney James Black working Overseas Military Sales Corp. Lastly, Christopher Kuehn, who works for Capital Care AG and Michael Griffith, who represents Americans in criminal cases abroad.

The article discusses issues concerning corporate donations in New York. Companies make donations to help the less fortunate and help themselves. Donation is often part altruism and part goodwill hunting. Disasters account for about half of all donations in New York and in the U.S. In 2005, corporate giving jumped enormously because of hurricane Katrina, the tsunami and the Pakistan earthquake.

The article reports that not-for-profit training in the U.S., particularly in New York, are inching its way into college courses. In Long Island, for example, many colleges are giving more and more time and thought to not-for-profit business. Not-for-profit education are expected to increase simply because not-for-profits are becoming larger and very important. INSETS: Adelphi center focuses on Island's nonprofit leadership;Molloy fundraising course drawing a healthy crowd.

The article discusses the collapse of the auto industry amid the economic recession. It highlights the bankruptcy of the formidable auto manufacturer Chrysler Corp. Mark Calisi, owner of the Eagle Auto Mall in New York had remarked that the bankruptcy of Chrysler Corp. will cut down 25 percent of his business and will increase unemployment of his technicians.

The article reports on the business strategy of businessmen to stay in business despite the attack of recession in Long Island, New York. Tony Pagoto has built a team including his uncle who owns a manufacturing plant, a neighbor who is a graphic artist and a friend who is best in marketing to stay in business. Brad Pick of Mastic has created miniature versions of vehicles which keeps him in business.

The article examines reasons behind the closure of the Long Island Sound in Hampton, New York and the implications of the emergence of high technologies for the download industry. It discusses the efforts in managing online content through taxation. It includes the "Amazon tax" and the proposed iTunes tax that are expected to generate significant tax funding in the state.

The article focuses on the reconstruction of Kenny and Merylou Minnick's residence into a renewable energy laboratory in Laurel in Long Island, New York. It notes that their house has 15 devices which generate and exhibit sufficient power in managing three and a half houses including solar panels, solar trackers and wind turbines. This was followed by Janie Minnick whose house has a solar power and installed Eastern Energy Systems (e2sys) in the house.

The article focuses on the situation of unemployed and homeless persons in East Hampton, New York. Barbara Jordan of United Methodist Church of East Hampton estimates that 500 homeless people are living locally, sleeping in cars and in the woods. With this, Jordan established East Hampton or Sag Harbor, a program that provides temporary shelter for the homeless in area churches. Moreover, it states that Starbucks Corp. provides health coverage to employees who work 20 hours or more.

The author discusses Michael Osinski who produced the software designed to process house mortgages into bonds for 13 years since 1988. The software was in demand that time and from this he made a lot of money. Realizing the effects of the software he produced, Osinski stopped making it and instead took up oyster farming in Greenport, New York. After 8 years, he decided to confess about the software he made that destroyed their economy.

The article shares the author's insights on the plan of Suffolk County, New York for Route 58. He asserts that the plan aims to lessen traffic clogging by widening it to five lanes. He cites that the idea is to insert a turn lane in the center without widening the road. He further points out that it will reduce the lane widths from 13 feet to 11.

The article offers information on the performance of Wickham's Fruit Farm in Cutchogue, New York. According to Tom Wickham, owner of the farm, despite the dire economic situation, it still achieved a modest growth of three to four percent in 2009. He adds that no matter how bad the situation is, the people living in the farm still have food to eat.

The article focuses on the creation of emergency and operating rooms at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, New York. The project opens Peconic's new Center for Advanced Surgical Services which culminates its $50 million capital project. The project also includes the complete remodeling of every patient room and other infrastructure.

The article focuses on the success of the reality television program "The Real Housewives of New York" aired in Bravo Cable Network. The show's shopping-spree episode has garnered the highest ratings with 99 percent among total viewers. Its success is attributed to its cast which includes LuAnn de Lesseps and Kelly Lilloren Bensimon.

The article focuses on the development of the Web site, Eastendgetaway.com, by Bryan DeLuca, director of Atlantis Marine World and executive director of East End Tourism Alliance in East End, Long Island, New York. It states that the Web site features various attractions and tourist destinations in the area. A brief background of the East End Tourism Alliance is also provided.

The article offers observation on the impact of wine law proposal on the companies in New York. It is stated that Governor David Paterson wants to boost the wine excise tax from 18.9 cents to 51 cents a gallon. It is proposed that the wine sales should be legalized in some 19,000 grocery stores, mini-marts and delis. It is claimed that the plan would not only hurt wine sellers, but hurt wineries as well.

In this article the author discusses the government plans for the Peconic River, New York. He mentions about the proposal by Riverhead and Suffolk County, New York to change its designation from recreational to community. He also notes that the downtown riverfront has been for a long time parking lot to which the downtown stores turn their backs.

The article addresses issues on the move of Montauk, New York resident Charles DeSousa to build a small retirement house for his mother near Fort Hill Cemetery. It states that the site was a base camp for hunters and gatherers during the Middle Archaic period, and indications found that the site could contain artifacts. Moreover, it points out that if DeSousa still wants to build a house in the said site, he will have to have everything disinterred at a cost of $100,000.

The article presents information on the newly developed campus of Stony Brook University in Southampton, New York. The center offers seven bachelor's degree including Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences and Ecosystems and Human Impact. According to John Noonan, dean of admissions, all the focus of the institute is based on the theme of sustainability.

The author reflects on the impact of economic recession on retail stores in at East End in Long Island, New York. He first state some instances that causes retail stores to decide to close when recession is affecting the business operation. He then provides advice on how retail stores should avoid the impact of recession like promotion and organizing sidewalk sale days from downtown shops.

The article discusses the move of some restaurants at East End in Long Island, New York to continue to fight for their business despite the recession going on in the area. According to the article, they are keeping their enterprise strong by taking care of their regular customers and making rigid promotions. In addition, it states that most of them are now offering other services such as weddings to keep up with the competition.

The author reflects on the decision of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to close the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Long Island, New York. He considers the decision as unfair since the center has supplied hundreds of jobs for East Enders and has generated income to the local government of the island. He believes that decision is made far away although the impact will be decidedly local.

The article features the Hampton Bays Mothers' Association in Hampton, New York. The group was founded by Julie Lofstad and Kerry Wilkie who discovered a strategy on how to recruit talented people living in the area. They launched their web site and were able to get sample pools of mothers who are at home that are willing to fill some hours with jobs while, their children are at school.

The article focuses on the hope to maintain the bays of Long Island, New York. The reason to keep hoping for a bivalvy future is the marine program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. It is stated that there is renewed belief that a permanent population can retrieve foothold. Furthermore, program agent Chris Smith sees signs that it is happening as he cites that over-winter survival and a huge spawn in 2008.

The article reports on the approval of the Consumer Protection and Fair and Equitable Fuel Pricing Act of 2008 in New York. It states that the bill prohibits zone pricing of gasoline in different areas in the state where violators will be fined of up to $10,000 per day. Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. stresses that the legislation will play essential role in preventing oil companies from increasing the retail prices of motor fuels which poses burden to consumers.

The article reports on the impact of economic breakdown on people in East Hampton, New York City. It cites that complaints on domestic disturbance in a police department have increased to 23 percent in 2008. It states that hospitals are getting slammed because people affected by the economic crunch are rushing to undergo surgeries they have been putting aside for a while for fear of losing their jobs.

The article presents a sentiment on managing business despite the continuing economic decline from supervisor Phil Cardinale of Riverhead, New York. According to him, timing is everything, stressing that is a great thing to be smart but it is greater to be fortunate. However, Cardinale emphasizes that no matter how smart the town and the developers may be, the money mess will impact financing and tenants and if that happens, timing is unfortunate.

The article focuses on the efforts of 27-year-old Robin Epperson of Riverhead, New York in the wine industry. It highlights the hardwork of Epperson including her job at Premium Wine Group (PWG) in Mattituck. According to the article, Epperson is moving to California to expand her abilities in winemaking.

The article focuses on the activities that happened in East Hampton, New York in the summer of 2008. It highlights the incident where an art gallery owner was arrested for serving champagne at an opening of the facility. It states that the region's real estate business has declined, a 40% decrease of sales in the second quarter. In relevance, the town has a record of about $12 million debts and has received subpoenaed by the district attorney.

An interview with Charlie Gardner, former director of the Office of Consumer Affairs in Suffolk County in New York is presented. He shares the changes made by the department, particularly on the number of licenses issued. He states that the department's efforts are welcomed by the majority of businesses and it gives them a degree of professionalism while affording much greater consumer protection.

The article focuses on the impact of rainy season on businesses in East End in Long Island, New York. It is noted that explosive weather may be striking fear but it is translating into booming business for some sectors of the economy. The owner of a tree work company and a masonry business Chris Mohr believed that the bad weather has a positive impact on businesses in the region.

The article presents the views of Karen Karp, president and founder of Southold-based Karp Resources, concerning the food crisis in New York City. It outlines the consulting efforts of Karp as a two-year study of a potential wholesale farmer's market. Karp is dreaming for more crop cycles to come in the market, and is aiming to extend the growing season with more greenhousing. Moreover, she has provided a huge amount of praise to the East End growers for improving their products.

The author reflects on the split personality of Riverhead, New York. It is said that the depth of the divide is revealed through drive through town from the ravenous retail of Route 58 to the farm fields of Jamesport. According to the author, the vision of a booming Route 58 and a thriving downtown and a town of many splits somehow fused into one successful whole with a widely diversified portfolio keeps Riverhead rolling.

The author reflect on the issue on whether Shelter Island is right to circle its wagons against the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) in New York. He presents the perception of Southold Supervisor Scott Russell since Southold has longed been a battleground on the issue, claiming that public water does make things a lot easier for developers. He also stresses the concept of a water map which exist after the SCWA took over the Greenport water system, and being amended.

The article reports on the rivalry of artists and writers in the Artists & Writers Softball Games at the Herrick Partk in East Hampton, New York. The 60th anniversary of the game will benefit East End Hospice, East Hampton Day Care and Phoenix House, the drug and alcohol treatment facility. According to the Dave Johnson of East End Hospice, the game itself is an indication of how important the cachet of arts and letters is to the East End.

The author reflects on the rumors that the publication of "Suffolk Life" in New York will stop its circulation. He notes that it claimed to be the largest weekly paper east of the Mississippi with over 550,000 mailed copies in zoned editions. He clarifies that the paper had few big things working against the total-market mailing. He argues that it never caught on out east, where people are devoted to paid subscription papers.

The author reflects on the entertainment events happened in the East End, Long Island, New York. According to the author, tumbling down is an apt description of the events, since they all had a feeling of momentous collapses. According to the author, there was the boast by the event's created that Hampstons Social would forever alter the face of entertainment on the East End.

The article reports that Ruth Kalb, Vered gallery owner, has been arrested during the Memorial Day celebration in East Hampton, New York for selling and serving wine without a license. The author notes that the allegations on Kalb is not true and the serving of wine is for free which has been a part of her tradition during Memorial Day events.

The article focuses on the impact of the economic crisis on the duck industry in Long Island, New York. According to the author, duck business in Long Island is suffering with great losses due to several factors including the high cost of energy, inflation and high cost of feeds as well as the threat caused by avian diseases. However, Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, which celebrates its 100th year anniversary, still manages to bring in $100 annually.

The author reflects on the furor over the move of businessman Ian Salvage to trademark a logo, which depicts the shape of Shelter Island, New York. Salvage uses the symbol for the clothing he sells over the Internet with the brand name The Sheltered Islander. After obtaining the trademark, he sent letters to local merchants warning them that using the shape would constitute trademark infringement. One islander criticizes Salvage for being greedy.

The author reflects on the increasing price of gasoline in Hamptons, New York. He illustrates the situation by considering the Petroleum Predatory Pricing and Unfair Competition Prohibition Act which was drafted by State Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. in 1999. He adds that everyone complains about the increasing cost of gas in the region, but nobody really does something to solve the issue.

The article discusses the significance of the huge campaign of Bob Gianos, real estate developer and the creator of Riverhead Centre. According to the New York Times story, Gianos' campaign brought 440 trees that were major players in the massive effort to transform a former 50-acre farm field into Olde Towne, an executive enclave-to-be whose seven lots will be priced from $18 million to $22 million. It reveals that Gianos is reportedly declining at least $7 million into the trees.

The article discusses the growth of several companies in the local waters in East End, Long Island, New York. Sea Tow International has grown up to be an international franchise phenomenon, with 121 locations and about 1,000 employees throughout Australia, Europe and U.S. Miller Environmental Group has six offices and expanded from spill cleanups to Miller Portable Services. There are also small businesses like Larry Welcome and Pete Fallon who have gushed up from the water over the years.

The article reports on the issue concerning the economic analysis showing that the East End in Long Island, New York dropped its median price for November 2007 to January 2008 data. It was conducted by George Simpson, chief executive of Suffolk Research Service and number-cruncher extraordinaire. The analysis generated controversies and complaints regarding its reliability.

The author comments on the change in name and in logo by North Fork Bank, New York. He explains that these changes are inevitable since the bank is sold to a credit card company. To him, however, the old name and logo of the bank is better than the new ones because there is something comforting about the words North Fork Bank, just like a sturdy fort built with good local oak. He also adds that even some residents of the country considered the new logo ugly.

The article focuses on the sights, sounds and signs that spring has come in Long Island, New York. One of the sights mentioned was the crocus, a spring plant signaling an approaching warmth after a winter season. Another sign of spring is the rumbling sound of jubilee dances during the annual Hamptons Restaurant Week, which runs March 30 through April 6. The third sign is the northward migration of vacation getaway listings.

The article offers information on the Career and Technical Education Program of the Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) at East End in Long Island, New York. The educational program which offers over 60 courses to more than 2700 students has been teaching several lessons including animal science, culinary and carpentry. The said program is a partnership between the local government and some business owners across the state.

The article reports on Heather Lanza, who was hired in September 2007 as planning director of Southold, New York, at a salary of $94,000. As reported, Lanza, the Massachusetts native, first worked for The Nature Conservancy in the U.S. and then as assistant planning director for Brookhaven Town in New York. According to Lanza, Southold has a chance to stay the way it is, and it is a vibrant place to live.