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Sales were down 15% this year, the owner said.

Restaurant group closes 2 LI eateries as sales dip

Offerings include the lemon chicken cutlet sandwich ($16), served on your choice of focaccia, spinach or gluten-free wrap.

New grab-and-go sandwich shop opens on LI

The eatery features a global-inspired menu crafted by chef Jose Nunez.

Gastropub-style eatery opens in former Friendly's

Sayville's South Shore Grails combines nostalgia with new finds for trading card fans.

Looking for Pokémon or sports trading cards? This new store has them all.

More than 115 eateries are participating in this season's promotion.

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Neighborhood slice shop closing after 8 years

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In interviews conducted with patrons in the parking lot outside the Westbury restaurant, the consensus opinion was that "they should be talking about more important stuff."

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The coffee and bakery shop will open in time for the holidays.

Popular village sweet shop will open new LI cafe

Like its older sibling, beer, wine, cocktail and happy hour deals abound.

LI sports bar opens 'more elevated' 2nd location

The eatery and its adjacent business have been purchased by new owners.

LI village restaurant closes after 40 years; will reopen as Italian seafood eatery

The name has not yet been completely crystalized but for now we're going to call these rib-eye tacos, or "slap" tacos, although residents of Mexico City apparently refer to them as "boujee tacos."

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The first spot has been a regular on Newsday's Best Pizza list since its opening in 2023.

Top pizzeria opening 2nd LI location next week

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Hair we Share to see the process of turning donated hair into wigs.

LI Works: Giving wigs to those in need

Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

New voting machines at Long Island polling places

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed steps into the vineyards at Bedell Cellars to get an inside look at the action, the artistry, and the fresh flavors shaping Long Island's latest vintage.

Out East: Harvest time at Bedell Cellars

Liberty Water has applied to raise rates in three of the areas it serves on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

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The report identified over half a million hateful posts on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with monthly growth of 75%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland talks to Andrea McCade, founder of The Social Mom Club LI, about how new moms can connect with others.

Working Moms: Making mom friends

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Co-Owner, Dough & Co. Pizza to try the Apple Bay Pizza, which is exclusive to their Oyster Bay location.

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Chance encounter turns into viral video

High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

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Karla Waldron, executive director of Mondays Cancer Care, received her breast cancer diagnosis after spending her whole career in the cancer community.

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Rori Zura was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 33. Today, she helps others as a cancer exercise specialist. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at what to know ahead of the 2026 Oyster Festival.

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Katherine Schiro talks about self love, body positivity and motherhood.

Best of both worlds? This Nashville singer/songwriter went viral for her song about Long Island

Med school or content creator? How this Long Islander's career change led to a six figure business

How this Long Islander's career change led to a six figure business

Tasty and trendy: How this Commack native turned food content into a thriving business

How this Commack native turned food content into a thriving business

At 4 years old, they met at a pool in Orlando, Florida, quickly realizing they were from the same town, going to the same nursery school.

Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella talk about growing up on Long Island, pop culture and, more.

The road to motherhood for Angelina Cammareri was a challenging one, but hasn't stopped her from instilling confidence in her kids and others.

Pregnancy loss lead this LI mom to co-owning a business built around teaching confidence

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