Biz Wrap: Village Vintage, New Schoolhouse Road Building, Premier Care

In a tough economy, local businesses are doing what they have to do to survive. 

As always, we posted some jobs available locally. Here's a look at some of the top business stories from the past week:

East Meadow Resident Gets Nostalgic

A young entrepreneur from East Meadow has a passion for all things vintage. Carla Fernandes opened The Village Vintage in Westbury in July. The shop offers an eclectic array of home furnishings - anything from classic and antique furniture and paintings to frames, glassware, china and chandeliers. Click here for more.

Residents Get Sneak Peak at New Schoolhouse Road Building

D&F Development Group held a community barbecue in Levittown Thursday to say hello to their new neighbors and show off the newly renovated building. The real estate company said that their new offices at 100 Schoolhouse Road are about 99.9 percent complete and they hope to move in the building in the next few days. Click here for more.

East Meadow's Premier Care Now Open

Premier Care, a walk-in urgent care center that treats both adults and children, is now open in East Meadow. The facility, one of 10 now open on Long Island, is located at 1919 Hempstead Turnpike. Click here for more.

Why Retailers Are Pushing Christmas in September

Shopping for school supplies weeks ago, I turned down an aisle at Costco Wholesale and, to my horror, came face to face with a Christmas tree. My first instinct was to cover my children’s eyes. Click here for more.

LI LGBT Leaders Blast Barilla CEO

Less than 24 hours after the chief executive of pasta giant Barilla said only traditional families would star in his company's commercials, gay leaders on Long Island fired back, calling the comments stupid and insensitive. Click here for more.