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Town Budget Stuck in Limbo

Last Thursday, Islip officials presented a budget for FY2027 that would institute an 18% tax increase as municipalities continue to grapple with a blizzard of unfunded mandates from Albany. The budget for the Town is now in limbo, as Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) sponsored the motion but none of...

Islip, NY · 20h
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Legendary 69-year-old New York pizzeria finally closes its doors

New York has lost another multigenerational favorite after a year filled with painful local restaurant goodbyes. Metros on Main in Sayville, known for most of its life as Sayville Pizza,…

Sayville, NY · 1d

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Islip adds 1 million oysters and 200,000 clams to Great South Bay

The Great South Bay has about 1 million more oysters and 200,000 more clams following a restoration effort by the Town of Islip. The town’s Department of Environmental Control restored the shellfish to the bay as part of an ongoing program aimed at improving water quality and supporting marine habitats, town officials announced.

Islip, NY · 2d
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Weekend Update: a not-so-scary Friday the 13th weekend filled with music, wine and fun

Join Ashley Rose Jewelry for the Glimmer Gathering at A Book Place in Riverhead Nov. 12, for an evening celebrating reflection, connection and the beauty of everyday moments. (Photo credit: Lilly Parnell) THURSDAY. Meet the Butterfly Effect Project at Roanoke Vineyards | Roanoke Vineyards, 3543 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-727-4161. Spend...

Riverhead, NY · 1d
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Tony's Tacos Rolls Into Holbrook With Garage Bar, Fifth LI Outpost

Tony's Tacos is set to welcome guests to its newest Long Island outpost this Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Italian-inspired taqueria opens inside The Shops at SunVet in Holbrook. It's the brand's sixth location, landing in a shopping center at 5801 Sunrise Highway that's in the middle of a major redevelopment.

Holbrook, NY · 3d

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Entry List, Schedule, How To Watch & More For The 2026 Islip 300 At Riverhead Raceway

Riverhead Raceway is set to pay tribute to a fallen Long Island icon for the tenth time on Saturday with the running of the Islip 300 for the Tour-type Modifieds. The quarter-mile short track will see 29 Modifieds in action headlined by four previous winners. Watch Live 2026 10th Annual Islip 300 at Riverhead Raceway But before we get to race day, we wanted to make sure you race fans had access to all of the important information, from the schedule of events to how to watch, who is racing, and more. What Is The Islip 300? The Islip 300 is a 300-lap race for the Tour-type Modifieds, which is the headlining division at Riverhead Raceway. The race pays tribute to the now-demolished Islip Speedway, which was a ⅕-mile bullring that existed a little more than 30 miles west of Riverhead Raceway. The event began in 2017, and now is in its 10th year. Since 2017, the Islip 300 has produced big-name winners like Ryan Preece and Matt Hirschman, and surprise winners like Dillon Steuer, Chase Grennan, and Joey Braun. Where Is The Islip 300 Held? The Islip 300 takes place at Riverhead Raceway, which is a quarter-mile bullring in

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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Nesconset Teen With Broadway Dreams Dies Of Brain Cancer Just Months After HS Graduation

An 18-year-old Long Island woman who just graduated from high school in the summer has died from brain cancer. Hannah Waller, of Nesconset, was known locally for her love and talent for theater prior to her death Sunday, Nov. 1. “Hannah earned numerous awards and accolades while chasing her dream to …

Smithtown, NY · 3d

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Smithtown's Cipher Room Pours Spy Trail Spirits in a Lounge Built Around the Culper Ring

North Country Road in Smithtown is part of the route George Washington's spies used to move messages across Long Island during the Revolution. A new tasting room and cocktail lounge at 52 N. Country Road has taken that history as its theme. The Cipher Room pours the spirits of Spy Trail Distillery, a small-batch distiller based in Ronkonkoma, in a room designed as a modern version of an 18th-century spy tavern.

Smithtown, NY · 3d

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New York officials warn of health risk to unknown person who may have transported a rabid raccoon

The viral illness attacks the central nervous system and is fatal.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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Topgolf cutting prices in response to customer feedback over high cost

The company said the change is a fundamental shift in Topgolf's pricing structure, designed to make the experience more affordable and accessible than ever before.

Holtsville, NY · 2d

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Overtime Arena Brings Sports Simulators, a Batting Cage and a Full Bar to Selden in December

Overtime Arena is opening in December 2026 at 635 Middle Country Road in Selden, with multi-sport simulator bays carrying more than thirty sports and games, a Batbox batting cage, racing simulators, a gaming lounge, and a full bar and kitchen, all under one roof. The arena's motto is on its sign: "Play. Compete. Unwind."

Brookhaven, NY · 2d

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Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James Welcomes Chef Franco Pollini and a New Menu

Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James has a new chef and a new menu. Franco Pollini, a Long Island native who has spent 25 years cooking in New York kitchens, now leads the kitchen at the North Country Road wine bar, and his first fall menu is on now.

St James, NY · 3d

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Chick-fil-A sets opening date for new Lake Ronkonkoma location

Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core at Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in the heart of Ronkonkoma. Chick-fil-A has set an opening date for its new Lake Ronkonkoma restaurant. The drive-thru and dining room will open at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, the company announced.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY · 20h

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Riverhead observes Veterans Day with solemn ceremony at war monument

Riverhead paid tribute to its military veterans Nov. 11 with prayers, a gun salute and the laying of wreaths at the World War Memorial on West Main Street. Riverhead VFW Post 2476 Commander Thomas Najdzion, who led the Veterans Day ceremony, gave a brief history of the holiday, which was first observed as Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the peace agreement that ended the Great War on Nov. 11, 1918. The name if the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day in 1954.|

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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Stony Brook's Healthcare Robots, From the Operating Room to an ALS Patient's Living Room, Get a Feature in Nature

Robots built and studied at Stony Brook University are the subject of a partner feature in the journal Nature, published this month. The piece follows the university's healthcare robotics work into three places: the operating room at Stony Brook University Hospital, a test home on the university's research campus, and the design of a prosthetic leg that can read the ground ahead of it.

Stony Brook, NY · 2d

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Plainedge wins first L.I. title in five-set thriller

As Plainedge's Angelina Puglisi hammered down the championship-winning kill in the fifth and deciding set, pandemonium broke loose on the court at Hauppauge High School. Players and fans stormed ...

Massapequa, NY · 1d

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Theater: When We Were Gentler, In Response to Tragedy

On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes carrying around 7,000 people were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where residents of the island opened their doors to the world. Playwrights Irene Sankoff and David Hein visited Gander in 2011 for a 10th anniversary reunion of the townspeople and people...

Riverhead, NY · 2d

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After 15 years in Seattle, she’s opening Kraken Coffee in St. James

Elaine Secilmis spent 15 years in Seattle, starting a family and developing an appreciation for the city’s coffee culture. When she returned to Long Island, she missed having that familiar neighborhood stop. “Coffee gets embedded in your day-to-day,” she said. “We just never found that same spark here.”...

St James, NY · 1d

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Islandia resident to celebrate 100th birthday

Alfredo Leone has spent a century witnessing history, building a career in the film industry and rubbing elbows with some of entertainment’s biggest names. On Nov. 30, the Islandia resident will celebrate his 100th birthday. Born in Brooklyn on Nov. 30, 1926, Leone made his mark as a film...

Islandia, NY · 1d

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FTC Targets Long Island Dealership Over Hidden Fees and Misleading Car Prices

A vehicle advertised at an attractive price can become considerably more expensive by the time a customer reaches the dealership’s finance office. The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Stream Auto Outlet, a Long Island dealership accused of using misleading advertised prices that did not reflect the actual cost of purchasing a vehicle. According to the agency, customers were shown prices that excluded mandatory down payments, dealer fees, and unwanted add-on products. The proposed agreement is intended to make advertised prices more transparent and prevent consumers from being drawn into a dealership by offers that do not represent the amount they must pay. How the Dealership Allegedly Advertised Prices That Buyers Could Not Get The FTC’s complaint involves three related businesses operating under the Stream Auto Outlet name in New York. These include 324 W Merrick Ave Auto, LLC, located in Valley Stream, 189 Sunrise Auto Amityville LLC, based in Amityville, and 2232 Sunrise Hwy Auto LLC, located in Islip. The agency alleges that the businesses used online vehicle advertisements to attract shoppers with prices that did not include the full amount customers would be required to pay. One of the central allegations involves mandatory down payments. According to

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