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The Stony Brook native just scored his first NFL touchdown!
Stony Brook's own J.J. Laap found the end zone for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, as the rookie wide receiver hauled in a 47-yard pass from two-time College Football National Champion Stetson Bennett. Watch the incredible catch here.
New place to try on the water in West Babylon
The family has Guyanese and Trinidadian roots, and long-wanted to open a restaurant together. They did so in West Babylon.
Column | It’s time to end the high hotel and motel occupancy tax rates for Long Islanders that staycation.
With Long Island hotel prices out of reach for many locals, the time is now to waive exorbitant hotel/motel taxes for county residents.
This story will warm your heart. 😊
A dream day at the beach soon turned into a nightmare for Hyunjoo Han, when she realized she lost her wedding and engagement rings.
A new concept coming to Long Island.
Located in the heart of downtown Bay Shore, across from Coastal and next to Changing Times, Road Trip replaces the former Rock City Dogs location.
Former VP Mike Pence is coming to speak on Long Island.
All topics will be on the table when former U.S. Vice President and Indiana governor Mike Pence speaks with Long Island Association members.
ICYMI: Argyle is making its return!
The announcement comes about two months after Argyle ownership announced the restaurant would be closing after nearly 25 years.
Argyle Theatre will also undergo some renovations.
Babylon Village’s Broadway-caliber playhouse just announced the lineup for its sixth season of shows.
The backyard is a scene stealer.
Some homes just call out to you, saying they were made for relaxation and entertaining, and 28 Gardenia … Continued
Summer’s moving too quickly.
Patchogue's final Alive After Five festival wrapped up Thursday evening in the South Shore village. Click here to see photos from the event.
Allison has been missing since Wednesday, police said.
The Missing Persons Squad noted that Isidro was officially reported missing to authorities on Thursday.
The 2024 All-Star was averaging 24 points per game last season before suffering a season-ending injury in January.
The NBA All-Star forward and a team of coaches will provide hands-on instruction to boys and girls aged 6 to 16.
First responder mental health will be a major focus for Eugene Perry's term as president.
"Gene" Perry, a 1977 Patchogue-Medford High School graduate, joined the Patchogue Fire Department in 1979.
Whales Tale was packed!
A large crowd packed into this Northport restaurant for the chance to meet reality stars Carl Radke and Kyle Cooke from BravoTV's hit show "Summer House."
Room for mom and dad, a couple of siblings, and maybe some of your cousins.
The giant-sized property is located on the main drag leading into downtown Patchogue.
The Boulevard has a little of everything.
Starbucks opened Thursday in the hamlet's new mixed-use complex, The Boulevard, a 322-acre development at the corner of the Long Island Expressway and William Floyd Parkway.
The once-vibrant girl now struggles with speech, mobility and expressing emotion.
Autumn’s condition affects blood vessels in her brain. She suffered several strokes after undergoing surgery intended to improve blood flow and prevent strokes.
Simply amazing!
A whale put on a show for beachgoers at Davis Park on Thursday, and one lucky visitor captured it on video.
That’s a wrap for this summer. Swipe to see our photos.
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And the weather was great too!
Patchogue's final Alive After Five festival wrapped up Thursday evening in the South Shore village. Click here to see photos from the event.
After a great summer event, the Famous Food Festival is coming back for more.
From Oct. 11 -14, "Taste the World" will deliver a culinary adventure with food inspired by countries from all around the globe.
This helped: More than 86 percent of Suffolk residents live within one mile of a park.
Suffolk's dramatic jump in the rankings — from No. 342 in 2022 to No. 173 this year — was tempered by low scores in housing and community vitality.
Has it really been 10 years already?
It was 10 years ago Tuesday when flash flooding put the South Shore, from around Babylon through East Islip, underwater.
And the weather is looking great today too. 🌞
Anyone else catch today’s beautiful sunrise?
It all goes down today at Whales Tale
Reality TV star Carl Radke is coming to Northport — and he wants to meet you!
Big Macs and fries on hold in Rocky Point.
The McDonald’s on Route 25A in Rocky Point is temporarily shut down this month for extensive renovations. Workers … Continued
It was 10 years ago yesterday, Aug. 13, 2014, when the South Shore went underwater due to historic flash flooding.
Photos: U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)
Here's what happened, according to the Weather Service:
An anomalously deep upper level trough was moving into the northeast the morning of August 13th, transporting deep moisture over Long Island. At the surface, a parent low pressure system was moving across southeast Canada, with secondary low development just south of New York City. Heavy precipitation focused along and just north of the warm front associated with the secondary low pressure system. The mean storm motion was parallel to the orientation of the warm front and was significant in helping maintain heavy rain over Islip for several hours.
The announcement comes about two months after Argyle ownership announced the restaurant would be closing after nearly 25 years at 90 Deer Park Ave. More on greaterlongisland.com.
Happy news out of GreaterMoriches
It was the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing's only second-prize winner in New York state.
Patchogue, NY
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The law, set to become effective immediately, makes it illegal to wear masks in public to conceal your identity. Though masks will still be permitted for health and religious reasons. Violating the new law becomes a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
ICYMI: In May, the state demolished the 900-square-foot tourist center along Southern State Parkway that had sat vacant since 2018.
The open water swim takes place this Saturday, July 27. @saa_lis
GLI received a private tour of the newly renovated @northwelljbt. Here’s our five favorite new additions. Tap the link in our bio for more.
The 43,916-square-foot store opens 8 am July 17 in the newly renovated Huntington Shopper Center. @wholefoods See the full tour on greaterlongisland.com.
The “Hawk Tuah Girl” aka @hay_welch hosted two parties on Long Island this past weekend. Tap the link in our bio to read more.
Look at the new and improved @northwelljbt.
🗞️ Shands General has opened at the old BrickHouse Brewery in Patchogue 📍Shands opens at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, at 67 W. Main Street, and will maintain the same hours as The State Room, which is located upstairs. Weekend brunches are expected to launch in the no-so-distant future. 📸 Tap our link in bio for a photo tour. Here’s what to look for at Shands General: The front, with an Italian patio feel by the tri-fold windows The 40-foot bar with its high ceilings and three large banquets with handmade black walnut tables that fit 10 to 12 people The main dining room, which will be quaint and quiet, with a more relaxing feel
“We’re definitely scared doing it, but we’re not scared to do it."
Karin Araya, 34, spent 20 years of his life on Long Island eating bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches on a hard roll nearly every day — always ordering a BECSPK from his local delis. Then, he and his family moved to Florida three years ago. He was in for a culinary culture shock, especially when it came to breakfast. Between jobs, he’d search the entire Greater Tampa area for a BEC that tasted just like at home, yet to no avail. “There’s even a few delis here that are New York delis, but for some reason it’s just not the authentic sandwich,” he said. “I didn’t think it was so hard to do what we do in New York.” So he took matters into his own hands. On Jan. 20, Araya’s first Bacon Egg’N Cheese food truck set up shop in Brandon, Fla., 15 to 20 minutes from Tampa. Visit our link in bio for all the details. #LongIsland #Tampa #BEC #BECSPK
Kura Sushi is opening at the old California Pizza Kitchen location at Smith Haven Mall. 🍣
The flavors of the iconic @louieandernies have made their way to Long Island with the opening of @tori_tspizzeria in Malverne. Tap the link in our bio for the full story. 🍕 #longisland #longislandrestaurants #longislandpizzq #nassaucounty #nyc
This new Long Island facility mixes airsoft with fitness training
JetBlue is coming to @flymacarthur ✈️. Tap the link in our bio for the details.
In December, @bluecollarfarmli opened in Manorville. The two-acre farm features airsoft, tactical and fitness training. And it’s totally badass. 😎
All about the new ferry ship coming to Port Jefferson. Tap the link in our bio for the full story. ⛴️
The time is now to vote your favorite dishes on Long Island. Tap the link in our bio to get your picks in. 🍝
Today kicks off the first games of the 2024 ICC World Cup on Long Island. 🏏
This is what it’s like flying with the @armygoldenknights at the 2024 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. ✈️
Someone’s having a bad day. 📍 Patchogue River
