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Prices have been holding steady for Long Island Restaurant Week!
01/06/2026

Prices have been holding steady for Long Island Restaurant Week!

The winter edition of the popular dining promotion will run from Sunday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

UPDATE: Police have now confirmed that she's been found safe and unharmed.
01/06/2026

UPDATE: Police have now confirmed that she's been found safe and unharmed.

Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Lynn Knakal, 72, of Holbrook, who was last seen Monday night driving a tan Honda CR-V.

It's about that time when many of us start thinking about a new career — maybe now more than ever.
01/06/2026

It's about that time when many of us start thinking about a new career — maybe now more than ever.

As AI reshapes offices and white-collar jobs tighten, GallettAir is urging young Long Islanders to consider careers in the skilled trades.

Almost every week, a child goes missing Long Island. Most are found safe or return home. Still, dozens of cases remain a...
01/06/2026

Almost every week, a child goes missing Long Island. Most are found safe or return home. Still, dozens of cases remain active.

Stay informed on Long Island’s missing children. See active cases, communities most affected, and how the NYS Missing Persons Clearinghouse tracks them.

The wait is nearly over. 🌱
01/05/2026

The wait is nearly over. 🌱

Sprouts Farmers Market is preparing to open its Centereach location on Middle Country Road on Jan. 30. The store marks Sprouts’ first Long Island location.

Wegmans has said facial recognition is used only in a small number of locations deemed to have elevated security risks.
01/05/2026

Wegmans has said facial recognition is used only in a small number of locations deemed to have elevated security risks.

Wegmans responds to questions about facial recognition use and whether similar measures are in place at its Lake Grove store.

See what stories really performed.
01/03/2026

See what stories really performed.

Pizza pride, viral surprises, new supermarkets and other local moments — these 2025 features had Long Islanders clicking, sharing and talking.

Five years. One thousand albums. No skipping.
01/03/2026

Five years. One thousand albums. No skipping.

A Long Island native is documenting his life through a personal countdown of 1,000 albums on his pop culture site, Pop Thruster.

GLI was also recognized by the Press Club of Long Island with a 3rd Place win for Best Website in the 2025 PCLI Media Aw...
01/03/2026

GLI was also recognized by the Press Club of Long Island with a 3rd Place win for Best Website in the 2025 PCLI Media Awards.

Greater Long Island saw major audience growth in 2025, with rising page views, social expansion, app downloads, and Emmy nominations.

Finishing touches.
01/02/2026

Finishing touches.

Trader Joe’s appears closer to opening in Miller Place as official signage goes up and construction wraps up, though no opening date has been announced.

If you've got family photos from any of these long-lost restaurants, please share in comments.
01/02/2026

If you've got family photos from any of these long-lost restaurants, please share in comments.

From Houlihan’s to Beefsteak Charlie’s, these chain restaurants once felt like part of Long Island life. Here’s a look back at places we miss.

One of the drivers — a Ronkonkoma resident — faces DWI and other charges.
01/02/2026

One of the drivers — a Ronkonkoma resident — faces DWI and other charges.

Two men are in critical condition after a wrong-way crash on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa about 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Tasabbir Hossain, 32, faces multiple charges, including DWI and vehicular assault.

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