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'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' 'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank'
'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' These twin sisters are looking to make a deal. New York natives Taylor Capuano and Casey Capuano Sarai will pitch their business, CAKES Body, on an episode of “Shark Tank” set to air Friday, Dec. 15. The Albany County natives, who graduated from Bethlehem High School, first got the idea for their no-adhesive nipple covers following an admitted “nipple freakout.” “I used to go to the gym with my coworkers in my workout top and I’d throw the pads out and it was super embarrassing working out with ‘nipple freakout’ with my boss right next to me on the treadmill,” Taylor told the “Startup to S…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
'Overtime' Entrepreneur From NY Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List 'Overtime' Entrepreneur From NY Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
'Overtime' Entrepreneur From NY Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List For Northern Westchester native Tom Weingarten, simply following his passion for sports and coaching and taking a chance ended up bringing him to a level of success that is now earning recognition from major national outlets. Weingarten, age 29, who serves as the chief growth officer for sports media company Overtime, was named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which is released annually and features 600 successful young entrepreneurs, stars, and leaders who have already exhibited plenty of potential.  Since Weingarten joined Overtime in 2015 as a startup, it has grown to have …

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by Ben Crnic
News
32-Year-Old Woman Who Died In Long Island Cottage Fire Remembered For 'Enthusiasm For Life' 32-Year-Old Woman Who Died In Long Island Cottage Fire Remembered For 'Enthusiasm For Life'
32-Year-Old Woman Who Died In Long Island Cottage Fire Remembered For 'Enthusiasm For Life' A 32-year-old woman who died in a fire at her Long Island home is being remembered by those who knew her as a dedicated businesswoman whose enthusiasm and love of life left a lasting impact on others. Tanya Bathija died in an early morning fire that broke out at a Dix Hills cottage on Carlls Straight Path, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Earlier this year, Bathija opened a Dunkin' Donuts location in Bellport, and she told GreaterLongIsland.com that her hope was to continue the entrepreneurial legacy built by her parents, who also own multiple …

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Former HS Quarterback In NY To Appear On 'Shark Tank' Former HS Quarterback In NY To Appear On 'Shark Tank'
Former HS Quarterback In NY To Appear On 'Shark Tank' Ever need to be at two places at once? Or there's a meeting you just don't want to attend. A  23-year-old Westchester native where he was high school quarterback has the answer with his new app, aptly titled "Beulr," that allows you to do just that by using a "bot" to attend that meeting for you. The best part? You can watch Peter Solimine pitch his app for some cash on the Friday, Nov. 5 episode of "Shark Tank" on ABC at 8 p.m. On the popular show, Solimine will be pitching Beulr, which is an app that was originally built to skip early morning classes. Hence, the name. He became involve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Amazon Opens New Delivery Station On Long Island Amazon Opens New Delivery Station On Long Island
Amazon Opens New Delivery Station On Long Island Amazon is strengthening its foothold in New York with a new delivery station that recently opened on Long Island. The retail delivery giant announced that its 103,000-square-foot delivery station on Precision Drive in Shirley has opened up this week by Amazon Logistics. According to Amazon, delivery stations mark the last mile of the company’s order fulfillment process. Packages are transported to delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment centers, sorted, and then loaded into vehicles for delivery to customers, completing the delivery process. Amazon said that the station will create more…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Makeup Studio In Long Beach Helps Clients Transform Makeup Studio In Long Beach Helps Clients Transform
Makeup Studio In Long Beach Helps Clients Transform Scar camouflaging is among the specialties at permanent makeup and tattoo studio COSBEAU Ink Permanent Makeup Studio that opened this year in Long Beach. Angela Gibbs is the founder and lead artist at the studio with natural designs in tattoos, scar camouflage, and eyelash extensions. The Freeport residents had a career in finance investment banking before changing careers in 2016 to pursue a lifelong passion for beauty and owning her own business. "I help clients to enhance their natural beauty, celebrate milestones, like a special birthday, or overcome painful experiences so that th…

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by Donna Christopher