“With the kick off of the bustling holiday shopping season this Friday, I would like to encourage all of my constituents to consider shopping local this weekend for Small Business Saturday. We have so many amazing small businesses in our community, many of which are family-owned and operated by hard-working men and women who take pride in the products they sell and care for their customers.

“You can find comfort in the fact that you will be helping to build a stronger community by purchasing authentic, handcrafted products and gifts for your loved ones while at the same time keeping profits local, growing Long Island’s economy and creating jobs. Please consider visiting some of our tremendous small businesses this weekend as an alternative to the cookie-cutter big box stores. I know you will not be disappointed.”