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It replaces two short-lived ventures, and one 32-year village stalwart.

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The existing restaurant is set to become an event space.

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"Why are you stepping on the little guy's toes?" one customer asked.

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The chopped bodega sandwich stems back to the '90s.

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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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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a family owned farm in Southold which specializes in pasture raised pigs, chickens, and eggs alongside fruits and vegetables.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

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The cost of living on Long Island is causing some Gen Zers to live at home with their parents. Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss was more.

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

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

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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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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.

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

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa checked out the spooky Halloween treats at Zio's Casa di Dolce in Seaford.

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