Spotlight Shines On Pair Of Minority, Women's Businesses On LI

FREEPORT, NY — Two local businesses are finalists for the inaugural Minority & Women's Business Award.

The award recognizes minority, women and LGBTQ small businesses from their history and successes.

Alpha Care Supply of Valley Stream is a supplier of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility equipment.

Backyard BBQ of Freeport is a restaurant on the nautical mile.

"Minority-owned businesses play such a vital role in improving local economies and uplifting communities everywhere," Assemblymember Taylor Darling (D-Freeport) said.