Community News
Former Star Confectionery owner’s second act: making chocolate at Southampton luncheonette
The former owner of Star Confectionery on Main Street in Riverhead is happily making chocolate candy again. He teamed up with lifelong friend Mark Parash, who owns Sip ’n Soda in Southampton, to produce the chocolate Easter candy that generations of Star Confectionery fans loved.
Business
Riverhead community rallies to replace $10,000 stolen from beloved Main Street luncheonette
The local community donated more than $10,000 via GoFundMe to replace the cash stolen from Star Confectionery by a burglar this week. "I'm so overwhelmed," said Anthony Meras, the third-generation owner of the iconic Main Street, Riverhead luncheonette.
Guest Column
Kitty Meras: An Appreciation
Without my realizing it early on, Kitty set an eye-opening example of the woman I could be to: confident in what I believe in and who I am, and not afraid to speak out or apologize for any of it.
