David Hessekiel

1 week ago | forbes.com | David Hessekiel

As a business-building strategy or a type of corporate philanthropy (or in many cases a bit of both), numerous tech companies offer nonprofits free or discounted access to their products. Often that is a budget-stretching good thing for beneficiaries, but it’s not without its complications as a move by Microsoft this month changing the terms of such a program demonstrated.

1 week ago | ryerecord.com | David Hessekiel

Rye’s Board of Architectural Review has officially rejected a request by a bagel shop owner for permission to put a sign up over the store on Purchase Street with the cheeky name of the business – Badass Bagels. Board Chairman Michael Harrington told The Record afterward that the word “Badass” was inappropriate to display at the entrance to Rye’s business district.

1 week ago | ryerecord.com | David Hessekiel

Noble Pies has stopped selling its sweet and savory pies in Rye. Since opening here in December 2021, the Warwick, New York-based bakery had tried to make its business work in two different Rye locations — first a big bakery cafe on Purdy Avenue and then moving to a smaller spot on Purchase Street. Co-Owner Zachary Bonder lamented the outlets’ failure. “Unlike our other shops, this store saw most of its business concentrated around holidays, with less consistent daily foot traffic,” he said.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | David Hessekiel

Many corporations have adopted lower profiles when it comes to speaking out on social issues in general and on hot button topics such as DEI and ESG in particular, but two recent studies underscore the wisdom of corporate social impact investment. The overwhelming majority (73%) of corporations plan to maintain their level of nonprofit support this year, according to a recent survey by For Momentum, an agency that cultivates cross-sector partnerships.

2 weeks ago | ryerecord.com | David Hessekiel

A controversial proposal to build a 140-unit apartment building in a notoriously flood-plagued area of Harrison was withdrawn by the developer on Tuesday. Albert Pirro, attorney for The Stagg Group, announced the news by calling the decision a “careful” one. “After careful consideration of the need for further study, the Harrison Town Board and Planning Board has been advised that the application which has been filed for the multi-family building at 67 Grant Avenue is withdrawn,” he said.