Freeport Ninja Academy celebrates five years of overcoming obstacles

Freeport Ninja Academy celebrates five years of overcoming obstacles

One of Long Island’s most unique businesses just celebrated its fifth anniversary. Kathryn Gawrych opened the doors of the Freeport Ninja Academy nine weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 by the Massapequa and Freeport Chambers of Commerce to celebrate the five-year anniversary of a company that has fought through adversity and given opportunity for people to find their sport. Gawyrch attende…

Livonia Coffee Shop Celebrates Five Years Serving the Community

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop and Café in Livonia celebrated the five year anniversary of the shop's Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 14. The coffee shop is the first business venture of Mi Work Matters, a non-profit organization that advocates for employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). In Michigan, the current...