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Rockville Centre LIRR newsstand set for change

After 22 years serving commuters and residents, the newsstand inside the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station is preparing for a change in ownership, with a new tenant selected to take over the space. A banner displayed above the newsstand offers a farewell message to the community, reading, “22...

Rockville Centre, NY · 1d
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Raising Cane’s sets opening timeline for Carle Place location

Greater Mineola coverage is funded in part by The Farm Italy, a striking neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar bringing the simplicity, beauty and seasonal freshness of Italian dining to Westbury. The former Chateau Briand catering hall is down, and construction on Nassau County’s first planned Raising Cane’s could begin in...

Westbury, NY · 1d
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Suffolk Plastic Surgeons celebrates opening of new East Setauket location

Suffolk Plastic Surgeons celebrated the opening of its new office at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, in East Setauket with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Friday, Nov. 6. Local officials, community leaders, physicians, staff, and guests gathered to mark the occasion. New York State Senator Mario Mattera and Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the ceremony, while Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay and Councilman Steve Englebright were represented by Salvatore Filosa and Will Laffey, respectively. Three Village Chamber of Commerce President Carmine Inserra served as master of ceremonies.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 1d
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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 · 2d
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Trader Joe’s plans next Long Island store in Massapequa Park

Trader Joe’s is adding another Long Island store, this time on Nassau’s South Shore. A company spokesperson confirmed to Greater Long Island that a Massapequa-area location is in the works. Newsday reported the grocer is expected to take over the former Rite Aid at 5125 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park, with an opening projected for 2027.

Massapequa Park, NY · 1d

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Shelter Pet of the Week: Bean

This week’s featured shelter pet is Bean, a 5-year-old gray tabby up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Bean was adopted from the Shelter as a kitten and returned on Oct. 16 when the kids lost interest. He lived with a pet rabbit that was his best friend. And though shy at first, he is gentle and affectionate when he feels safeIf you are interested in meeting Bean, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in the shelter’s Meet and Greet room.

Smithtown, NY · 1d

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Oyster Bay's Beach Bird Cuts the Ribbon on Its Second Chicken Counter, on Park Avenue in Long Beach, Tonight at 5

Beach Bird, the chicken tender, wing and sandwich shop on East Main Street in Oyster Bay, has opened its second location, at 163 East Park Avenue in Long Beach. The restaurant holds its ribbon cutting on Friday, November 13, at 5 p.m., and the first 50 guests receive a Mini Bird Basket.

Long Beach, NY · 1d

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The Main House at Planting Fields Dresses for December, and Opens Its Bedrooms to Guided Tours

The Main House at Planting Fields in Oyster Bay, the mansion formerly known as Coe Hall, is being decorated for the holidays with material cut from the estate's own gardens, and the public can walk through it on daily tours from Wednesday, December 9, through Wednesday, December 30. Santa is booked for a two-day festival in the house on December 19 and 20.

Oyster Bay, NY · 1d

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Commack students debate in mock legislature

The Suffolk County Legislature hosted seniors from Commack High School, located in Leg. Sal Formica’s (R-Commack) district, for a hands-on introduction to the workings of the legislative process on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge. Students from several government...

Suffolk County, NY · 10h

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A Long Island Dealer Posted ‘NO FEES. NO GAMES.’ After an FTC Warning, Then Allegedly Billed $2,700 for LoJack. The Fine: $0

Three Long Island dealerships that operate as Stream Auto Outlet, in Valley Stream, Amityville and Islip, New York, agreed to a federal court order on Nov. 9 after the Federal Trade Commission alleged they advertised cars at prices customers could not actually get. The stipulated order, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, sets rules for what Stream may advertise from here on. It contains no fine and no refunds.

Islip, NY · 1d

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Massapequa educators step into new leadership roles

Kristen Meoli has been appointed as the district’s new supervisor for special education, while former social studies teacher Michael Lisa has assumed Meoli’s previous position as new dean of students. Meoli said this is her 12th year in the district, and interviewed for the position after it became...

Massapequa, NY · 2d

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Gala Fresh Farms in Baldwin rebrands as Gala Foods, plans Nov. 14 celebration

Gala Foods will host a “Welcome to the Family” celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its three Nassau County supermarkets in Baldwin and Freeport. The event will celebrate the rebranding of Gala Fresh Farms in Baldwin to Gala Foods. The change unites...

Baldwin, NY · 1d

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William Floyd, Long Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence

One of the 56 men whose signatures appear on the Declaration of Independence lived in a house that still stands in Mastic Beach. William Floyd, […] The post William Floyd, Long Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

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Smithtown students and staff honor local veterans

Students and staff throughout the Smithtown Central School District honored local veterans during a series of special celebrations and activities held during the week leading up to Veterans Day. On Nov. 5, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School hosted its inaugural Veterans Celebration, welcoming 12 veterans with connections to student families. The...

Smithtown, NY · 8h

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Carol Schmitt is more than just the ‘PEZ Lady’ to Bellmore

Some Bellmore residents may recall Carol Schmitt as the mother who helped improve their neighborhood playground, while others know her from school events or religious education classes at St. Barnabas Church. But to generations of children who have visited her home on Halloween, she’s simply the “PEZ Lady.”

Bellmore, NY · 1d

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Village of Hempstead – Public Hearing Notice

The Village of Hempstead Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Village Hall to consider a proposed Local Law amending Chapter 119, Article VI, entitled “Veterans Exemption.”. The proposed legislation would add a new provision, § 119-31, entitled “Full...

Hempstead, NY · 2d

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Eisenhower Park Gets Its First Holiday Train as LuminoCity Lights Up for a Fifth Winter

The LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival switched on at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Wednesday, November 11, for its fifth holiday season at the park. It runs nightly through Sunday, January 3, 2027, and this year it adds something the park has never had: a holiday train ride, called the Lumi Express, that carries guests through the lit grounds.

East Meadow, NY · 1d

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Three Village civic gives updates on Harbor Road, Roe Tavern, and SBU facilities

Updates on new and returning local infrastructure took central focus at the Three Village Civic Association meeting held Monday, Nov. 9. While representatives from Stony Brook University shared news on forthcoming facilities, Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) shared updates on Harbor Road reconstruction, the relocation of Roe Tavern, and other town developments.

Stony Brook, NY · 2d

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East Meadow goes the extra mile for Jackie Ramirez

Family, friends, former colleagues and community members came together at Eisenhower Park on Oct. 24 for the second annual Jaclyn M. Ramirez Memorial 5K Walk/Run, honoring the life and legacy of a beloved East Meadow High School teacher, coach and alumna. The event brought runners and walkers together to celebrate...

East Meadow, NY · 1d

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Local Airport Reports ‘No Operational Issues'

By Hank Russell A local airport that was affected by the ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says there are currently "no operational issues" at its terminals, despite the continued outage, according

Islip, NY · 19h