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‘I have the heebie jeebies.’ Plainview residents report growing rat infestation in neighborhood

Plainview, NY · 19h

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Long Island Families Still Drive Out To These 6 Farm Stands For Pies

Some Long Island traditions never go out of style, and loading the family into the car for a farm stand pie is one of them. From Huntington out to the North and South Forks, these six stops pair homemade pies with pumpkins, produce, and plenty of room for kids to roam.

Huntington, NY · 3d
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Terryl Dozier is all smiles as his Medford McDonald’s opens Monday

His first restaurant built from the ground up marks the next chapter in a family legacy. Nearly 50 years ago, local burger magnate Jonah Kaufman left accounting to work for his father-in-law at McDonald’s. Now his own son-in-law is building a future beneath the Golden Arches. Terryl Dozier (pictured...

Medford, NY · 2d
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The Garden Magazine

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Pathmark Daily Brings the Old Name Back to Long Island

Pathmark, a supermarket name many East Coast shoppers remember, has returned to Long Island in a much smaller form. The revival began in East Meadow, where an existing grocery was converted into a new concept built around convenience and value. The opening marks Pathmark’s return to Long Island more than a decade after the bankruptcy...

Long Island, NY · 4d

The Coconut Mama

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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 · 3d

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The Old-School Connecticut Seafood Joint With Giant Lobster Rolls Locals Keep Secret

A neon sign with a grinning skull and crossbones marks the spot. Underneath it sits a low blue shack loaded with buoys, ship wheels, lobster traps, and rope. The pirate look is fun, but the backstory is even better. This family seafood tradition traces back to 1927, when a grandmother sold clam chowder from her back porch.

West Haven, CT · 5d

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The 9 Warehouse Style Thrift Stores On Long Island, New York That Are Totally Worth The Trip

Buying a secondhand kitchen cabinet can actually help a hardworking family get a home of their own. One thrift store puts its sales toward building affordable homes, and that honestly makes my heart so very happy. Doors and flooring line the aisles too, so a simple renovation run quietly turns...

Long Island, NY · 10d

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The Canopy Club Is Serving Breakfast on Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson, and Coffee Comes With a Membership

Port Jefferson has a new breakfast house. The Canopy Club is now open at 5 Mill Creek Road, serving breakfast all day and lunch from 11 a.m., seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is the first breakfast house from The Canopy Club, a Long Island hospitality company that also runs a catering business and a hot dog cart for private parties.

Port Jefferson, NY · 2d

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Patton Oswalt set to bring the laughs to Huntington

Patton Oswalt, with his quick wit, started as a stand-up comedian in 1988. His career took off after getting a break as a sketch comedy writer for MADtv and starring in his own 1996 comedy special for HBO. He has released ten stand-up specials and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his Netflix special Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016). Now, on Nov. 19, 2026, Oswalt brings his award-winning stand-up to The Paramount in Huntington. When he was asked what’s in store for fans at that show, he said, “Brand-new material that I’m working on. Whatever is going on in my life, I will be talking about it as clumsily and honestly as I can.”

Huntington, NY · 3d

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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 · 2d

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West Islip newlyweds turn sourdough hobby into Reilly Flour Co.

For Amanda and James Reilly, breadmaking started as a hobby — and a hit with friends and family. Whenever the couple shared their sourdough baked goods, they heard the same advice: You should be selling this stuff. About a year later, the newlyweds are giving it a shot. After...

West Islip, NY · 2d

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What’s Cooking Out East: Thanksgiving Feasts, BBQ Fundraisers & Fall Fun

November is serving up plenty of reasons to get out, give back and gather around the table! From festive Thanksgiving feasts and holiday catering to a mouthwatering BBQ fundraiser, the East End has something delicious in store for everyone. Plus, get creative with pottery painting, put your knowledge to the test at trivia night and enjoy live music, local fundraisers and more. Here’s what’s cooking out east!

Hampton Bays, NY · 1d

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El Quetzal Brings Its Central American Kitchen to Downtown Riverhead, Across From the Aquarium

Restaurante El Quetzal, a Central American restaurant that has served Riverhead from the east end of Main Street, now has a second dining room in the middle of downtown. The new El Quetzal Restaurant & Bar is open at 300 East Main Street, across from the Long Island Aquarium, and Downtown Riverhead marked its arrival with a ribbon cutting and grand opening this week.

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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Scales and Tails Fair heads to Middle Country Public Library in Centereach Nov. 14

The Middle Country Public Library is calling all animal lovers to its Scales & Tails, a Pet Education & Information Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its Centereach branch, located at 101 Eastwood Blvd. The communitywide event welcomes families, pet owners, and community members...

Centereach, 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 · 3d

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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

TBR News Media

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Village Chabad to host An Evening with Yaniv Hayun, ‘The Israeli Plumber,’ on Nov. 25

Five weeks ago he was a father of two flying home from a family vacation. Today the world calls him a hero. On Wednesday, Nov. 25, Yaniv Hayun will stand before a Long Island audience at Village Chabad in East Setauket to tell, in his own words, how an ordinary plumber stopped a catastrophe in mid-flight.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 2d

PIX11

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Meet Keanu, an emotional support dog for LI school

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Following a tragic upstate bus crash in the fall of 2023, the Farmingdale school community temporarily turned to a beloved yellow lab puppy named Daler to help cope with the grief.  Recognizing the impact of the canine companion, school superintendent Paul Defendini saw the opportunity for a new addition to the […]

Farmingdale, NY · 1d

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Scoop ‘N Scootery to open its first Long Island location

Scoop ‘N Scootery, a growing ice cream shop and delivery concept, is coming to Long Island. The chain will open a shop at 995 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square early next year. Scoop ‘N Scootery began when Tufts University student Austin Crittenden had an idea to deliver ice cream...

Franklin Square, NY · 9h

TBR News Media

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Community Playhouse of Northport kicks off the holiday season with ‘Mary Poppins’

The Community Playhouse of Northport closes out its 4th season with their Fall Main Stage production of Mary Poppins. CPN lives up to its mission statement of a warm, welcoming and inclusive family-friendly environment, with a cast of 50+ adults and children, all jam-packed with talent from their youngest performers who are just 8-years old to adults in their 70’s. CPN invites Long Islanders to start the holidays off early and bring the whole family to a production that promises to warm your hearts “In the most delightful way!”

Northport, NY · 1d