SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: New York State Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins recognizes small businesses in Yonkers

 

YONKERS, NEW YORK: #AndreaStewartCousins presented #NewYork State Senate #EmpireBusinessAward to Hollywood Florist in recognition of Small Business Saturday.

QUOTE: “The New York State Senate Empire Business Award is a great way to honor local #SmallBusinesses and institutions that contribute significantly to our communities,” Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said

#HollywoodFlorist, located at 414 South Broadway in Yonkers, has been in business for more than 100 years.

A family-run establishment, Chris and #ArtemisGrammatos purchased the business in 1984.

Now it is ran by their sons, Elton and #PeterGrammatos, who thanked Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins for the Empire Business Award.

“We’ve been here for 100 years because of our customers and we’re so appreciative of them. Our customers are our number one priority,” said #PeterGrammatos, manager of Hollywood Florist.

“It’s nice that they know we’ve been around for a long time. The business has been here for 100 years, our father has been here for 40 years this October, and it’s good to have that relationship with the #Cmmunity where they know we’ve been here for a long time.” https://x.com/GetTheDailyDirt/status/1862497471781285971

THE RAW YONKERS NEWSFEED: Compiled By Yonkers Newswire Editor Brian Harrod

 

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On This Day in Yonkers History…

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YONKERS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Returns With The "Half the Wheels, All the Laws" Enforcement Operation

In about 3 hours, the #YonkersPoliceDepartment impounded almost 30 mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles.

These vehicles had everything from registration violations to equipment violations, and many were being operated recklessly.

The #YonkersPD issued over 50 summonses during that time.

The day ended with the arrest of #JacobNavarroSalguero (26) of the #Bronx for operating a black Yamaha motorcycle recklessly, speeding dangerously through rush hour traffic with no license plate.

The #YonkersPolice placed him under arrest, issuing him 7 summonses and charging him with Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation for having 19 active suspensions on his license.

Since May, the #YPD taken almost 200 illegal mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, and recreational vehicles off the roads

The unlawful operation of recreational vehicles in #Yonkers continues to be one of the top complaints from residents.

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