LONG ISLAND, NY — Patch rounds up the week's top business buzz from across Long Island. Take a look at the week in review of new restaurants and shops, standout local artisans, and the owners and managers who give our businesses heart and dedication, as well as foundations supporting important causes.
A new family-owned butcher shop has opened in the heart of Oyster Bay just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Read more.
'Coming Home To Do What I Love': Levittonian Finds Social Media Stardom With 'Italian Sushi'
When Dondi Peterson started working at his uncle’s Italian market, he didn’t expect to become a social media sensation. He was 12 years old, and the biggest question on his mind at the time was how he could pay for the newest pair of Air Jordans. Read more.
$61M Cornerstone Project Approved As Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Continues, More Housing
Hicksville's downtown may look different in the years to come, Town officials said. The Town of Oyster Bay has approved a $61 million project known as Cornerstone Hicksville, a project planned on two acres along Jerusalem Avenue near the Hicksville LIRR station. Read more.
Just Salad Opens 10th Long Island Location In North Babylon
Just Salad has opened a new location in North Babylon, marking the company’s 10th restaurant on Long Island. Read more.
Rockville Centre Hilton Proposal Gets Town Incentives, IDA Says
The Hempstead Industrial Development Agency handed out an economic incentives package this week that will clear the way for construction of a 63-suite Tru by Hilton Hotel, the IDA announced Tuesday. Read more.
MTA Makes Decision On Refunds For LIRR Ticket Holders
Following a weekend-long Long Island Rail Road strike, commuters are raising questions about refunds and voicing frustrations over fares and service disruptions. Read more.
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