Pete's Taverna + Westhampton Beach Cafe + Greenport Donation Table + West Babylon Spot Closing For Season

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.

Pete's Taverna, With Focus On Family, Sumptuous Fare, Looks To Summer Season: 'Food Is The Language Of Love'

With warm spring temperatures ahead, Pete's Taverna in Riverhead has announced that the cozy Greek eatery is now open six days a week — and is seeking new employees to join the team. Read more.

Nassau County Child Advocacy Center Unveiled In Bethpage

The Nassau County Child Advocacy Center was officially unveiled on Friday in Bethpage. The EAC Network expanded its CACs to now operate in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, to fight against child abuse, sex trafficking, and sex exploitation. Read more.

New Chapter Unfolds For Site Of Longtime Luncheonette In Westhampton Beach; Possible New Name Revealed

The site of the longtime, iconic Eckart's Luncheonette in Westhampton Beach is set to see its next chapter unfold. The community bid adieu to the beloved Eckart's Luncheonette in March, and now a familiar face is on board for the next chapter, with a new name. Read more.

Beloved West Babylon Waterfront Spot South Swell Shutting Down For Season

A popular waterfront restaurant and gathering spot in West Babylon will not reopen this summer, its owners announced, citing an unexpected licensing issue they say made it impossible to operate, but Town of Babylon officials say the situation involved broader zoning and safety concerns. Read more.

New Report Names The Best Place In Nassau County To Start A Business

A new study from personal finance outlet WalletHub has ranked the top small cities in America to start a small business, pitting midsized municipalities against one another for the title of "business’s best friend." Read more.

Greenport Cracks Down On Business Owner's Donation Table: 'There Are Far Bigger Issues That Deserve Our Time'

A woman who set out to help others in need in Greenport by setting up a donation table outside her business has been slapped with a letter from village officials demanding she remove the table within 10 days — or face hefty fines. Read more.

Changes In Store For Iconic Claudio's In Greenport This Season — With Nod To Past And Pivot To Future

An iconic Greenport destination is back for the 2026 season with some changes: Claudio's Marina, a cornerstone of Greenport's waterfront since 1870, is reopening for the 2026 season "with a new chapter that blends tradition with fresh coastal concepts," representatives said. Read more.

Suffolk To Host Youth Job Fair With 50+ Employers, Jobs For Ages 14+

The Suffolk County Department of Labor will host a youth job fair featuring more than 50 employers next month. Read more.