Viral Dot Cakes + Amityville HS Upgrades + Greenlawn McDonald's Pushback: Weekly Business Round-Up

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, the owners and managers who give our businesses heart and dedication, and foundations supporting important causes.

Where To Find Viral 'Dot Cakes' On Long Island

Dot cakes have caused a frenzy in Manhattan with lines wrapping around streets, and now, the viral dessert has popped up across Long Island. Read more.

Miniature Railroad On Long Island Reborn Through Huge Community Outpouring Of Love: Photos, Video

The Greenport Express, a beloved miniature railroad on the North Fork, opened for the season last weekend, delighting young and old as it choo choos its way into its next chapter. Read more.

Amityville High School Celebrates Athletic Facility Upgrades

Amityville Memorial High School celebrated newly upgraded athletic facilities on June 8, recognizing State Assemblyman Kwani B. O’Pharrow for a $75,000 contribution that helped fund critical repairs and improvements to the school’s track and softball field. Read more.

'I'm Not Lovin' It': McDonald's Proposal Draws Pushback At Huntington Zoning Board Hearing

A proposal to demolish a vacant former bank in Greenlawn and replace it with a drive-thru McDonald's drew scrutiny from residents and officials at a Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals hearing Thursday. Read more.

Dog Dock Diving Weekend Delights In Greenport: Photos, Video

It was splashing good fun Saturday and Sunday as, for the second year in a row, a popular North Fork Dog Dock Diving Weekend unfolded in a new location in Greenport — with a focus on community and giving back to local firefighters and others who serve. Read more.