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It's a fast-casual concept from the owners of Sea Cliff's Onion Tree.

Indian fried chicken spot opens in New Hyde Park

Huntington's Golden Globe Diner, formerly the Golden Dolphin, closed earlier this month but owner Peter Tsadilas said he will fight to reopen the eatery.

Popular Huntington diner closes, for now, amid yearslong dispute with landlord

A sandwich, a hot dog and a lobster roll made it onto this month's list.

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Plan your Iceland stopover featuring must-see sights like the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and Reykjavík's vibrant culture.

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Explore the Island on two wheels on these picturesque paths, including Belmont Lake State Park, Jones Beach Bikeway and Cathedral Pines County Park.

Scenic LI bike trails for a summer joyride

Pick one of three daylong itineraries — or sign up for all of them.

LI homemade ice cream tour returns this summer

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The açaí bowl and smoothie franchise, founded in Sayville, has 87 stores in 11 states and has plans to reach 100 locations by year's end.

SoBoL expanding on LI with 4 new açaí bowl shops planned in 2026

The menu features Southern Indian, Indo-Chinese and Northern Indian dishes.

LI village gets hidden gem Indian spot

For roughly 12 years, G & L had served as the primary fast-food vendor for the Hamptons' premier equestrian event.

Food vendor for Hampton Classic Horse Show sues after contract dispute

For the quarter of the year that the sun shines hot, Long Islanders want to soak up every bit of it, preferably with a bite and a frosty beverage in hand.

10 new outdoor dining spots opening this summer

Can't choose between the hot or cold roll? Now you don't have to.

Lobster roll flights under $50 land at LI eateries

This is the second Long Island eatery for the Bangkok-born owner.

Thai bistro opens with wallet-friendly lunch deal

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland speaks to actor Gary Sinise about the Wantagh Union Free School District partnering with his foundation to raise money for field trips to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as well as a commemorative 9/11 statue in front of Wantagh High School.

Actor Gary Sinise partners with Wantagh schools on 9/11 education, remembrance

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Main Event, an entertainment center that recently opened in Deer Park.

Arcade, bowling and giant claw machine at Main Event 

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs has been a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969.

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa polishes marble at Old Stone Tile and Marble Works in Ronkonkoma.

LI Works: Creating stone countertops

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks' star player.

Trendy Bites: Trying a Jalen Brunson-inspired sandwich

A team of NASA engineers is studying the Apollo Lunar Module on display at the Cradle of Aviation in Uniondale in preparation of America's next moon landing.

Out of this world: NASA comes to LI to prepare for next Moon landing

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us all the way out to Montauk to a secret spot where you can buy two lobster rolls for the price of one.

Out East: Bennett Shellfish in Montauk

Attracting new businesses to the state and lowering the cost of living for New Yorkers are some of his top priorities, Blakeman says. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Bruce Blakeman discusses priorities for NYS in gubernatorial campaign

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

From 2,500 miles away, deported LI student attends college graduation — virtually

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus helps make a strawberry crunch ice cream at Coyle's Ice Cream in Islip.

'We try to mimic the Good Humor bar'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East with some great places to visit this fall.

Out East: Hank's Pumpkintown in Water Mill, Bridge Lane in Mattituck, and Wickhams Fruit Farm in Cutchogue

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits an orchard that makes its own cider, shows us what goes into harvesting oysters, and how one of the oldest farms makes its living milking cows.

Out East: Woodside Orchards, Peconic Gold Oysters, and Ty Llywd

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East', visiting Modern Snack Bar, Helen's Farm, Kruspki's Farm, and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Out East: Modern Snack Bar, Helen's and Krupski's farms and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

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

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local sparkling wines

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us the Long Island Aquarium, a comfort food restaurant in Baiting Hollow, a Riverhead greenhouse and Albert Einstein's connections to the East End.

'It's definitely a destination'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits more unique spots in this week's 'Out East.'

Out East show: Sip'n Soda, Lumber & Salt, Polka Deli

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East" to visit a few interesting spots.

Out East show: Buffalo Ranch, Schmitt's Family Farm and roadside attractions

From a Mosaic Street Festival to a Lego exhibit, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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