LONG ISLAND, NY — Patch rounds up the week's top business, nonprofit, and charity buzz from across Long Island. Take a look at the week in review of new restaurants and shops, standout local artisans, the owners and managers who give our businesses heart and dedication, and foundations supporting important causes.
Peconic Landing Earns Prestigious 'Snail Of Approval' Honor From Slow Food East End
Peconic Landing has been awarded the Snail of Approval recognition by Slow Food East End. Read More.
Airbnb Announces New Rules That Limit Checkout Chores: What NY Travelers Need To Know
New Yorkers booking an Airbnb for a getaway may soon have fewer chores standing between them and checkout. Read More.
New Supermarket Set To Open In Westhampton Beach At Former Lidl Spot
Westhampton Beach will soon have a new supermarket. Read More.
Oyster Bay welcomed thousands of visitors this weekend to soak up the festivities at its annual Oyster Fest event filled with shucking, singing, and shopping. Read More.
A national construction equipment rental company celebrated its new Kings Park location Thursday at 200 Townline Road in Kings Park with plans that could bring up to 50 jobs and as much as $70 million in investment to the area. Read More.
Plainedge High School's girls varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams raised $2,900 for Huntington Hospital's Maggie's Wish Cancer Fund through their annual Dig Pink fundraiser. Read More.
Good Samaritan University Hospital has received the largest philanthropic commitment in its history, a $10 million matching pledge from the Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation to expand and modernize its neonatal intensive care unit. Read More
After years of relying on portable space heaters to keep their home warm, a Lake Grove couple is heading into the colder months with a new heating and cooling system, thanks to a program aimed at helping homeowners facing hardships. Read More.
South Shore University Hospital has become the first hospital in Suffolk County to perform spinal fusion surgery using MAKO robotic-assisted technology, according to Northwell Health. Read More.
A newly remodeled Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins in Bay Shore will celebrate its grand reopening Wednesday, Oct. 28, with free coffee, donuts, discounted ice cream and giveaways. Read More.
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