Top 5 Stories in Long Island Press This Week: Great Neck Ponzi Scheme, Business News, And More

Great Neck Hedge Fund Founder Admits $65M Ponzi Scheme

A hedge fund founder from Great Neck has admitted conning investors and financial institutions out of $65 million in a Ponzi scheme over a six-year span.

2 More Long Island Bed, Bath & Beyond Stores Slated to Close

The number of Bed Bath & Beyond stores on Long Island slated to close rose from three to five after the home goods chain announced another round of cuts.

2 New Breeze Airways Destinations Added at MacArthur Airport

Breeze Airways will add two new nonstop destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport, the airline announced Tuesday.

Dine-LI’s 4th Small Business Market in Westbury Draws Large Crowd

More than 900 people attended Dine-LI’s 4th Small Business Market at the Samanea Mall in Westbury on Feb. 11. The event featured over 100 food and unique craft/small business vendors.

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Long Island Rock Stars Billy Idol and Joan Jett Appear in Super Bowl Commercial

Rock star Long Islanders Billy Idol and Joan Jett appeared alongside two fellow famous rockers in a commercial that aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday night.