Week in Review: No Route 347 Complaints, New Businesses

Over the past week, Patch has taken a look at a number of local business issues from small business owners entering a new career, taking a new path with their small business and dealing with Route 347 construction. 

Here's a look back at the major news in Hauppauge and Nesconset from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12:

: New York Department of Transportation officials report that local businesses haven't filed any complaints about the Route 347 construction project in more than a year, despite claiming they are losing business because of it. 

: Wondering what happaned to Cielo Restaurant? Two neighboring Hauppauge business owners joined together to form the joint venture of Pace's Catering. 

: Nearly two weeks after Election Day it's still uncertain whether incumbent Democrat Phil Nolan or Republican Tom Croci won the race for Islip Town supervisor as absentee ballots could make the difference. 

: Smithtown Town officials sought Hauppauge school district's approval on a set of tax breaks for industrial or commericial businesses who expand their footprint. 

: White Lotus Massage and Yoga owner Carolyn Calvacca speaks about what led her down the path to becoming a massage therapist.