Businesses with local ties

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In an effort to raise more awareness for local businesses, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce arranged two ribbon-cutting ceremonies at local East Meadow eateries last week. One, Nina’s Italian Deli, recently changed locations. The other, Signature Smoothie Café, opened for business on Aug. 8.

Nina’s Deli recently moved across the street to a bigger space on 355 Newbridge Road. It is owned by Benny Deasparra, who was born and raised in East Meadow.

Signature Smoothie, on 192 East Meadow Avenue, is directly across from the East Meadow Fire Department headquarters. It is owned by brothers Craig and Eric Pastel, also born and raised in East Meadow. Craig is a 2000 East Meadow High School graduate, and Eric is a 1997 alum.

The brothers said they plan to give back to the community, with charity work, hiring local students and sponsoring Little League teams.