Oheka Castle $72M Winning Bid + Suffolk Restaurant Closes After Fire + Hampton Bays Pizza Wars

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.

Oheka Castle Draws $72M Winning Bid At Auction; Sale Pending

Historic Oheka Castle attracted a winning bid of $72 million during an auction in Manhattan on Tuesday, Oct. 27, but the sale of the iconic Gold Coast estate has not yet been finalized. Read more.

Longtime Babylon Restaurant Closes Indefinitely After Fire

A longtime Babylon Village restaurant said Wednesday that it will close indefinitely after a fire broke out early that morning. Read more.

'Pizza Wars' Raise $2K+ For Local Charities In Hampton Bay

Hampton Bays School District administrators brought their appetites to a new challenge aimed at helping local charities. Read more.

New 'Long Island Express' Offers Commute Option For East End Residents Heading West

A new "Long Island Express" bus will help ease the commute for residents heading west, officials said. Read more.

After Years Navigating Health Care, Long Island Man Helps Others Find Their Voice

For much of Cedarhurst resident Marc Berlin's childhood, his mother was the person who helped him navigate a world of doctors, hospitals, and painful surgeries. Read more.

Northport Restaurant To Host Halloween Dog Costume Contest, Offer Grand Prize

Northport Feed & Grain at 73 Main is inviting residents and their four-legged friends to celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, with a dog costume contest, music, and food and drink specials. Read more.

Bay Shore Hospital Among Nation's 50 Best For Cardiac Surgery: Healthgrades

South Shore University Hospital has been named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery for the 10th consecutive year, according to Healthgrades' 2027 hospital quality rankings. Read more.