In Roosevelt, the first snow of 2011 was not the...

In Roosevelt, the first snow of 2011 was not the punch forecasters predicted but there was a significant amount of snow Wednesday at Rev. Arthur Mackey Sr. Park. Credit: J. Conrad Williams Jr.

Here is a look at eight stories that drew attention on the blog this week:

-- Fresh snow rekindled the snow-day vs. payless-day discussion.

-- The tax e-filing season has begun for some people, so -- watch out!

-- A Long Island costume company is suing an Israeli college over the right to sell an Albert Einstein disguise kit.

-- A real estate broker group is looking to get some political sway.

-- The DSW shopping center in Lake Grove was sold – for $48 million.

-- The iPhone is coming to Verizon. Answer a poll on what you’re going to do about that!

-- A Ronkonkoma defense firm announced a merger with another company upstate, doubling its size and shedding its officers.

-- A Riverhead official crashed the announcement of a high-tech alliance this week, asking to join in.

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Or just look through Inside Long Island Business  and find your favorites.

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