Great Neck Week in Review

Starbucks Opens in Manhasset Monday: Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan of Great Neck helped cut the ribbon to a new Starbucks inside Macy’s on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset Monday.

Great Neck Plaza Mortgage Co. Accused of Fraud: A Great Neck Plaza mortgage company is being sued by the federal government for allegedly approving loans since 2002 that should never have been federally insured, according to civil mortgage fraud lawsuit filed in Manhattan.

Great Neck Woman Helping to Spread Persian Culture and Cuisine: A Great Neck woman has turned her grand vision for sharing Persian culture and cuisine with the world into a reality.

DA: Charges Upgraded Against Suffolk Man in DWI Death of Nassau Cop: Charges against a Suffolk man responsible for driving drunk and starting a chain reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway that killed Nassau County police officer.

That's Kosher: New Eatery Opens: Great Neck Plaza's newest restaurant at 105 Middle Neck Rd. opened its doors last month and is celebrating its grand opening this week on Middle Neck Road.

Great Neck Synagogue Cancels Speech by Pamela Geller: In a controversial move, the Great Neck Synagogue cancelled a planned talk on Sunday by activist Pamela Geller.

Crowd Packs Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony: Under a large tent on the grounds of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County Sunday, Israel's ambassador to Greece told a crowd of more than 500 about the near extinction of Greece's Jewish population at the hands of the Nazis.

USMC: Marines 'Mischaracterized' in Story on Geller: A Marine Corps spokesman said on Monday that the Marines have not officially confirmed or denied that a U.S. flag was given as a gift to activist Pamela Geller, contrary to a Buzzfeed report Friday.

School Auditorium to be Named For Former Principal: The Great Neck Board of Education approved Monday the naming of the Lakeville School auditorium in honor of former principal and longtime school district employee, Barbara A. Raber.

Great Neck Singer Advances on 'The Voice': Great Neck singer Michelle Raitzin has advanced to the next round of “The Voice.” During the fifth night of blind auditions, the pop-rocker performed the song, “Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts, which impressed coach Blake Shelton who chose her for his team Monday. Raitzin now advances to the knockout rounds of the NBC show.

UPDATE: Geller to Speak in Great Neck Sunday; Protest Planned in Mineola: Patch has learned Pamela Geller has accepted an invitation to speak Sunday morning at Chabad of Great Neck 

Post Office to Keep Saturday Mail Delivery: The United States Postal Service board of governors stated Wednesday that they will delay plans to cease mail delivery on Saturdays.

Old Village Waives Sidewalk Repair Permit Fees: Village of Great Neck officials have waived all fees and deposits required for sidewalk repairs or replacements — but not the responsibility of the work.