2013:     In the article entitled "Baking up Variety" by Jen Roth appearing in the April 2013 issue of Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery (available at http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/86405-baking-up-variety), Gregory Scolieri discussed some of the innovative flavors offered at A&S Bagels.  Here is an excerpt of the article:

“The A&S French Toast Bagel, prepared with a scrumptious crumb topping and generous amounts of powdered sugar, has been a great hit for us,” says Scolieri. “Hot out of the oven, or with syrup or butter, the French Toast Bagel puts smiles on the faces of many people.”  

2011:     The Muscular Dystrophy Association ("MDA") recognized A&S Bagels, Inc. as a Research Leader Benefactor.  This recognition was given to A&S Bagels by MDA in grateful appreciation for leadership in support of MDA's mission to fight Muscular Dystrophy and related diseases. 

2010:     The Long Island Herald reported that "The Kiwanis Club of West Hempstead honored local businessman Antonino Scolieri, founder of A&S Bagels Inc. in Franklin Square, at its 15th annual dinner."  The Long Island herald further reported that "A&S Bagels was chosen by the Z-100 radio morning show as Long Island’s Best Bagel, and it was featured on the CBS morning news and on Fox 5 Good Day New York." You can read the complete article at: LIHERALD.COM 

2009:     In 2009, the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce awarded Antonino Scolieri, founder of A&S Bagels, the Franklin Square Businessperson of the year.  Click here to view the list of winners.  

Also in 2009, during customer appreciation day, Sparky the Dragon, the New York Islanders Mascot, visited the A&S Bagels retail store.  

2008:     In 2008, Antonino Scolieri, founder of A&S Bagels, had the great honor of serving as the Grand Marshal in the annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the Franklin Square Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Click here for more info about the event.

2007:     

Fox 5's Good Day New York and Vanessa Alfano televised their morning show live from A&S Bagels.  Vanessa Alfano, a Features Reporter for Fox 5 took a tour of our retail and baking operations and aired several segments live throughout one morning.  In the first few segments, Vanessa Alfano interviewed Anthony Scolieri about A&S Bagels' history.  She sampled our French Toast bagel with crumb topping topped with powdered sugar.  In the final segment, Vanessa Alfano interviewed Nino and Anthony Scolieri while touring the baking facilities.  A&S Bagels would like to give a special thanks to the Fox 5 Good Day New York's camera and operations crew, Vanessa Alfano, Reid Lamberty, Craig Weissman and all our loyal customers for making the day one to remember.

Also, in a 2007 article entitled "The Best Bagels in Town?" written by Brian Clarey, the author wrote that "The bagels at A&S Bagels on Hempstead Turnpike, one of the touchstones of my teenage years, were magnificent affairs, as big around as a bread plate and so high they were almost spherical, the hole in the center pinched closed by the bread's sheer abundance."  [Source www.yesweekly.com]

2006:     In the September 22, 2006 Newsday article entitled "Life on the Night Shift," author Denise M. Bonilla explored Long Island's businesses and organizations that run through the night. A&S Bagels was one of the featured businesses. The following is an excerpt from the article: 

"It's 1 a.m. and that means hungry crowds at A & S Bagel Co. in Franklin Square. Anthony Scolieri, one of the business' owners, is running around in a white apron and clear plastic gloves, alternately taking orders, directing workers and stacking slices of cold cuts on top of bagel slices."

Newsday's story was successful in showing that New York never sleeps. So when it is late, you know that you can always visit us at our retail store, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2004:     A&S Bagels was also featured on the CBS television network.  On February 22, 2004, CBS aired a Tony Tantillo Newscast in which he learned how to make bagels at A&S Bagels.  He toured the retail store and the baking facilities and interviewed the Nino and Anthony Scolieri.  Thank you Tony Tantillo for stopping by.