Business Beat: Nonprofit Unveils Home Project for Veterans in Islandia

KINGS PARK

Avalon Gardens Hit with 11 Workplace Safety Violations

A Smithtown nursing facility has been cited for having  11 workplace health and safety issues that endanger its workers.

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational and Safety Health Administration has cited Avalon Gardens Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, at 7 Route 25A, for 11 serious violations of workplace safety and health standards carrying a $41,000 fine on Tuesday. 

HAUPPAUGE

Nonprofit Unveils Home Project for Veterans in Islandia

Islandia-based nonprofit Long Island Home Builders Care Inc. on Tuesday unveiled plans for a six-home subdivision in Islandia specially designated for affordable housing for veterans of recent wars. "Each wants the American dream of owning a home, but finding affordable homes on Long Island is difficult at best, let alone attempting to do it during a transition from military to civilian life. Without help, these heroes will be forced to leave Long Island," the organization said in a statement.

SMITHTOWN

New Turkish Cafe Sign Hangs in Former FeelGoods Space

There are signs indicating a new Turkish and Mediterranean Grill is looking to start serving customers in Saint James.

Istanbul Cafe II has posted "Coming soon" signs in the windows of the former FeelGoods Cafe, located at 412 North Country Road in Saint James.