Biz Wrap: Healthy Plates Grill, Sonic Update, Ralphs Relocates

In a tough economy, local businesses are doing what they have to do to survive. 

As always, we posted some jobs available locally. Here's a look at some of the top business stories from the past week:

Coming Soon to Levittown: Healthy Plates Grill

Levittown is about to get a new business in town. Healthy Plates Grill will be replacing the former Cool Crafts of Long Island Inc., which has re-located to Merrick Road in Seaford. The building is located at 3499 Hempstead Tpke., next to Dunkin’ Donuts and Five Guys. Click here for more.

Sonic's Desired Location Not Concrete

While Sonic Drive-in officials told Patch in November that they are still interested in an East Meadow location, their desired destination is no longer certain. Click here for more.

Ralph's on Bedford Avenue to Relocate

Ralph Italian Ices and Ice Cream on Bedford Avenue will relocate to a property next to Bellmore Movies at 507 Bedford Ave in March 2014. With the franchise moving only a few doors down, the building at 206 Bedford Avenue, adjacent to Umberto's, now remains vacant. Click here for more.

Cherrywood Automotive Relocating in Wantagh

Harry Rotenberg has been serving the local community for more than 34 years, and now Cherrywood Automotive is relocating. His current location, at the intersection of Wantagh Avenue and Jerusalem Avenue, will soon become a TD Bank. Click here for more.

Help Farmingdale's Adorable Chef Open Cake Shop

Adora Adora-Penn loves making cakes, but she dreams of opening her own shop so she can spread her sweetness. Thus far, she's raised $100 with one anonymous donation, and there's a goal of $15,000. Click here for more.