Victor Ocasio

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Reporter at Newsday

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3 things to know about JetBlue and United's loyalty programs

2 days ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

United Airlines and JetBlue have announced a partnership of the major airlines’ customer rewards programs, officials with JetBlue said. The collaboration between the two airlines, called BlueSky, will allow customers of one airline to use or gain airline miles for flights with the other, according to Long Island City-based JetBlue.
New Old Navy store approved for Rocky Point Plaza

3 days ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

A new Old Navy location is expected to open in Rocky Point this year. The retailer, which is owned by Gap Inc., filed a site plan application with the town that was approved unanimously by the Brookhaven Town Board in early May, according to a board resolution. Under the plan, Old Navy would occupy a 8,500-square-foot space at Rocky Point Plaza, located at the corner of Rocky Point-Yaphank Road and Route 25A, town officials said.
Aldi expands on Long Island with new Medford store

4 days ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

A new Aldi store is scheduled to open later this month in Medford, the Germany-based grocery chain said Monday. The store will open at the Medford Crossing shopping center, located at 2799 Route 112, on June 12. The first 100 customers to shop at the 22,000-square-foot grocery store will receive gift bags filled with product samples and gift cards, according to a news release. The grand opening event starts at 9 a.m., the company said.
New Gap Factory store opening on Long Island in October

4 days ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Gap Factory will open a new store at the Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack this fall after recently signing a lease, managers of the property said. The new Gap Factory, a subsidiary of Gap that offers discounted clothing and accessories under the retail giant’s brand, is set to open in October and takes the place of a former Rite Aid, officials with Levin Management Corp., property manager for the center on Jericho Turnpike, said Monday.
Port Jefferson, Wyandanch rental projects awarded $1.79 million in state grants

1 week ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Two proposed multifamily projects in Port Jefferson and Wyandanch have been awarded $1.79 million in grants from the state, according to local state officials. The two projects, which are planned to add a total of 123 units of multifamily housing in the region, were selected for Restore New York Communities Initiative funding, a grant program overseen by Empire State Development, the state’s primary business aid agency.
Financial protection tips for Long Islanders after a crash

1 week ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

A car crash can potentially set drivers back thousands of dollars, but experts say Long Islanders can take steps to protect themselves financially. While it’s a state requirement for drivers to be insured with a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance and $50,000 in personal injury protection, commonly known as "no fault" coverage, those dollars can be eaten away quickly in a serious crash.
Bank scams targeting seniors on the rise, Suffolk officials warn

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Late last month, a 79-year-old North Babylon resident was contacted over the phone by a man saying he was a bank official and claiming the person's account was compromised and their bank card must be destroyed and reissued. On April 29, a man came to the home of the Long Islander to obtain their card. Later that same day, an unidentified woman using that card withdrew $4,500 from an ATM in Garden City.
Things Long Islanders should know before buying a leased car

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Car shopping can be a stressful task for many Long Islanders, but consumer protection legal experts say there is more to be on the lookout for than the traditional upsell. Earlier this month, the state attorney general’s office announced that four Long Island Nissan dealerships, along with four others statewide, were ordered to pay $3.2 million in settlements for allegedly cheating customers who bought their cars at the end of a lease.
U.S. credit downgrade, debt: What should Long Islanders know?

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

The cost of borrowing for Long Islanders seeking to buy homes and cars is likely to increase as financial indicators suggest interest rates on the cost of borrowing are going up following the downgrading of the country’s credit rating last week.
U.S.-China tariff pause: What it could mean for Long Islanders?

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

A temporary deal to reduce tariffs between the U.S. and China is likely to give Long Island businesses and consumers little reprieve on tariff-induced price hikes, though concerns remain, local experts said. Trade officials with both nations on Monday announced a 90-day pause on the escalating trade war, adding that the two trade rivals would reduce their reciprocal tariff rates.