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Some say the tax deduction may improve the retention and recruitment of service workers; others say it's not enough.

'No tax on tips' and Long Island: What to know about Trump policy as it takes effect

The fire on Sunday did not hurt anyone, but caused "extensive damage to the kitchen," the owner told Newsday.

Owner: Long Beach Sandwich Company will be closed for about a month after fire

Destination Unknown Beer Company's owner cited rising costs and changing consumption habits as key challenges.

Craft brewery in Bay Shore closing, owner says

You'll find bargain-priced build-your-own bowls, tacos and comfort food.

Takeout-centric Mexican spot opens on LI

You're here for the Chinese bao buns and soup dumplings.

LI Chinese spot opens, with standout dumplings

The Grand Lobby has opened in downtown Amityville, an offshoot of the longtime Park Avenue Grill.

LI restaurant opens sister location

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Rocco's Tacos has landed in Huntington Station.

Taco chain opens at LI mall

The owner said the family plans to sell the business following her husband's death.

One of LI's oldest German restaurants to close

The brewery, which opened in 2011, will shutter at the end of the month.

Popular LI brewery to close

It's a Mexican steakhouse with waterfront views.

Baja-style steakhouse opens on LI

This is the "thin edge of the pie wedge" for the grand cafe coming next year.

Pie-centric cafe coming to LI

Visitors will enter a world inspired by NBC's megahit "Friends."

New home for coffee, old 'Friends' in Times Square

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NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

'Dancing was a big part of my life, so I want her to start young'

The NewsdayTV team looks at the most wonderful time of the year and the traditions that make it special on LI.

'Tis the season for the NewsdayTV Holiday Show!

Diane Kearns, of Sound Beach, has helped bring the joy of holiday lights to the homes of cancer patients across Long Island.

The brightest of lights in the darkest of times

Newsday's food team has your behind-the-scenes look at FeedMe's Top 50 restaurants list.

'A great restaurant is a place that you want to go back to'

Newsday's food team takes a look back at the best things they ate on Long Island in 2025.

From sweet to savory: 4 dishes we loved in 2025

From local treasures to this year's hottest toys, NewsdayTV's team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

Step inside Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Bruce Springsteen's rendition of "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" was recorded during a concert at C.W. Post in 1975. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'Many people didn't know that it was recorded at C.W. Post'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Center Moriches, where it is extra busy this time of year at Nettie's Country Bakery.

'People don't leave here with a frown on their face'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias

All aboard! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Trainland in Lynbrook to learn from a master model train repairman.

'I love repairing trains for the kids'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Southold Fish Market, where it is getting very busy this time of the year.

Out East: Southold Fish Market

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Melissa Azofeifa dined at Rooh's BBQ Smoked Meat and Steakhouse in West Hempstead.

Things are heating up at West Hempstead's new BBQ steakhouse

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Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

From shumai to turnip cake: Our favorite dim sum dishes

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Thanksgiving pizza at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park, where Grandma-style slices are loaded with gravy, turkey, cheese, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

'It's a Thanksgiving plate on a pizza'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday food writer Andi Berlin do a blind pumpkin pie taste test.

The great pumpkin pie taste test

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa checks out the autumn-themed margarita flight at Whiskey Down Diner in Farmingdale.

The 'madness' of seasonal flights

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries dumplings at White Bear Restaurant in Great Neck.

White Bear's dumplings make LI debut

Just in time for Halloween, NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the stuffed skull pinwheels at Juventus Pizza in Deer Park.

'We're having skulls all day, every day'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa drops by Bagel Boss in Bay Shore to try their bagel nachos, a deconstructed version of the bacon, egg and cheese.

Trendy Bites: 'A spin on a New York classic'

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries pawpaw. North America's largest indigenous fruit is not well-known because it's not sold in grocery stores.

'It falls off the tree and you have to eat it within 2 days'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus has your look at new and upcoming restaurants in Huntington village.

5 new eateries to check out in Huntington

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Half of this year's shops sell slices, but you'll still find plenty of classic Neapolitan and Roman pies.

Top pizza spots of 2025

From elegant Cantonese dim sum to fiery Sichuan dry pot, here are Newsday food critics' top picks.

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