Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news. This week, the top stories are:
3. Martha Verdi Named NCCC Small Businessperson of the Year: Martha Verdi has been voted to be NCCC Businessperson of the year in Bellmore for 2012, and she was recognized at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Aug. 15 at the Vamps Club. Click here for more on this story.
2. JimmyJacks to Reopen on Bedford Avenue: Less than four months after JimmyJacks closed for business at 221 Bedford Ave. in Bellmore, the eatery is opening back up under new management. Here are the details about what transpired.
The goal for Brett Cohen was to make New York City believe he's a celebrity — and for one night, that dream came true. Click here to see how he pulled the hoax off.