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The Farmingdale Family Behind Uncle Joey's Rainbow Explosion Is Opening Aunt Jen's Cafe Next Door
by Long Island Wave ·The family behind Uncle Joey's Rainbow Explosion on Main Street in Farmingdale announced Aunt Jen's Cafe, a coffee spot opening right next door to the bakery.
Port Washington Girls Tennis Beats Syosset for Its First Nassau County Title Since 2022
by Long Island Wave ·Port Washington's girls tennis team beat top-seeded Syosset 4-3 for the program's seventh Nassau County title and plays for the Long Island championship Saturday.
Kinexion Opens a Hauppauge Training Studio for the People Who Support Long Islanders With Disabilities
by Long Island Wave ·Kinexion cut the ribbon on Kinexion Studio in Hauppauge, a training center with a simulation lab serving seven Long Island disability support nonprofits.
Holiday Farms Will Fill the Former Lidl in Westhampton Beach, Its First Store in Suffolk County
by Long Island Wave ·Family-owned Holiday Farms signed a long-term lease for the 30,000-square-foot former Lidl at 70 Sunset Ave. in Westhampton Beach, its first Suffolk County store.
Dear Evan Hansen Plays Its Final Weekend in Northport, and the Grinch Moves In November 12
by Long Island Wave ·Dear Evan Hansen closes October 25 at Northport's Engeman Theater, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas takes the Main Street stage from November 12 through December 27.
After 13 Years, Riverhead Boys Cross Country Has Its League Title Back
by Long Island Wave ·The Riverhead High School boys cross country team finished its season undefeated and claimed the program's first league championship in 13 years, the district announced.
The 3,300 Pounds of Shells From Oyster Fest Are Going Back Into the Harbor
by Long Island Wave ·The Town of Oyster Bay collected about 3,300 pounds of shells from Oyster Fest weekend. After months of curing, they return to the harbor as habitat for young shellfish.
Hoop Lab Opens Its Fourth Training Lab in Commack, the First It Built From the Ground Up
by Long Island Wave ·Hoop Lab's new Commack basketball lab at 4 Henry Street is open, with six mini-courts, a full court and turf, and classes capped at four players from age 4 up.
Babylon Fish & Clam Has Been Sold, and the New Owners Aim to Reopen Around Christmas
by Long Island Wave ·Babylon Fish & Clam on Fire Island Avenue, family owned since 1970, served its last day under its longtime owners on Labor Day. New owners plan a reopening around Christmas.
The Four Western Beef Supermarkets on Long Island Are Becoming Food Bazaars
by Long Island Wave ·Food Bazaar is taking over the Western Beef supermarkets in Elmont, Roosevelt, West Hempstead and Carle Place as part of a 14-store expansion the company announced.
More Films Than Ever and a Sunday Awards Brunch: NYLIFF Runs in Lindenhurst Through October 25
by Long Island Wave ·The New York Long Island Film Festival fills the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge and South Shore Theatre Experience with independent films through October 25, closing with an awards brunch.
No Last Scoop: Ralph’s of Great Neck Says It Will Stay Open All Winter
by Long Island Wave ·While other Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices shops post their last day of the season, the Great Neck location at 150 Middle Neck Road announced it is staying open all year.
Shake Shack Is Open on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, Serving Until 1 a.m. on Weekends
by Long Island Wave ·Shake Shack’s newest Long Island restaurant is open at 1902 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, with late-night hours to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sayville's Jack Coan Gets His First CFL Start on Saturday, Three Seasons After Arriving in Saskatchewan
by Long Island Wave ·Jack Coan, the Sayville quarterback who set Long Island passing records, starts Saturday's regular season finale for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
An Eighth Grader From Long Beach Takes Her Saltwater Research to the National Finals This Week
by Long Island Wave ·Hanna Ryan Heitefuss of Long Beach Middle School is one of 30 national finalists in the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge, with finals in Washington.
Southampton Is Paying to Fix the Parking at Four LIRR Stations So More People Can Take the Train
by Long Island Wave ·Southampton Town and Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni will fund parking upgrades at the Speonk, Westhampton, Bridgehampton and Hampton Bays LIRR stations.
A Boat Burning, a Gem Show and the Last Haunted Nights: Long Island's Weekend of October 23 to 25
by Long Island Wave ·A flaming boat in West Sayville, gems in Freeport, haunted nights in Bellport and North Babylon, a lighthouse concert in Southold and more this weekend.
The Long Island Senior Open Came Down to a Three-Hole Playoff at Rockville Links
by Long Island Wave ·Bob Rittberger won the 2026 Long Island Senior Open at Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre, taking a three-hole playoff over two amateurs after 36 holes.
Suffolk Is Building an Apartment House in Yaphank Designed to Be Set on Fire
by Long Island Wave ·Construction is underway on a $3 million training building at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank, with eight live-burn rooms for 109 volunteer fire districts.
A Wrestling Villain Stole the Key to the Village at Mineola's Fall Festival
by Long Island Wave ·A costumed wrestling villain crashed Mayor Paul Pereira's remarks at the third annual Mineola Fall Festival and declared himself mayor. Halloween is next on Oct. 31.
Huntington's Oyster and Arrow Paints Long Island Landmarks Into Pajamas
by Long Island Wave ·Huntington founder Emily Greaney hand-illustrates Long Island landmarks, from Oheka Castle to the Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, onto bamboo pajamas and gifts.
Blue Point Taps More Than 100 Casks for Its 22nd Cask Fest on November 7
by Long Island Wave ·Blue Point Brewing's 22nd Annual Cask Ales Festival returns to its Patchogue brewpub November 7 with over 100 casks, food trucks and live music. Tickets are $40.
Theatre Three Puts Scrooge Back on Main Street for a 42nd Year Starting November 7
by Long Island Wave ·Theatre Three in Port Jefferson opens its 42nd annual A Christmas Carol on November 7, running through December 27 with every November performance at $30.
Mojo Studio Brings Hand-Painted Knife Sheaths, Rare Blades and Classes to Greenport
by Long Island Wave ·Chef and artist Joe Francis has opened Mojo Studio in Greenport, a gallery of custom chef knives, hand-painted wooden sayas, knife racks and culinary classes.
Yalos Opens on Austin Boulevard With a Greek-Trained Chef and a Name That Means the Seashore
by Long Island Wave ·Yalos Greek Taverna is open at 4338 Austin Blvd in Island Park, with founder Peter Kambitsis and executive chef Ari Tzerrachi serving dinner, brunch and happy hour.
Mr. Tickles Returns to Bellport: Gateway's Haunted Playhouse Enters Its Final Ten Nights
by Long Island Wave ·Gateway's Haunted Playhouse in Bellport runs through Nov. 1 with a new 3-D funhouse, a no-actors night Oct. 27 and kid-friendly daytime walks Oct. 24, 25 and 31.
Stony Brook Built One of the Country's First AI and Society Departments, and Classes Have Begun
by Long Island Wave ·Stony Brook University launched a Department of Technology, AI and Society with a $5 million SUNY grant. Its first chair started Sept. 1 and classes are underway.
A Pilates Studio With Heated Mats Is Open on Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park
by Long Island Wave ·That's Hot Pilates runs heated mat classes seven days a week at 1019 Park Blvd in Massapequa Park, its second Long Island studio alongside Rockville Centre.
Five Miles Before the Turkey: Port Washington's Thanksgiving Run Opens Its 51st Year
by Long Island Wave ·The 51st Port Washington Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run starts at Manorhaven Beach Park on November 26 at 8:30 a.m. Early registration runs through October 31.
New York Adds $6.5 Million to the Shellfish Hatchery Rising on Great South Bay
by Long Island Wave ·Governor Hochul added $6.5 million in state funding for the Town of Islip's new regional shellfish hatchery on Great South Bay, bringing the state total to $16.5 million.
In Copiague, the Car Wash Tunnel Turns Into a Haunted Asylum After Dark
by Long Island Wave ·Johnnie's Car Wash on Oak in Copiague runs Oak Street Asylum, a haunted drive-through in its wash tunnel, Friday through Sunday nights through November 1. $35 per vehicle.
Coast Guard Cadets Cross the Sound to Sing at Horton Point Lighthouse on Sunday
by Long Island Wave ·The Cadet Chorale from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy performs a free outdoor concert at Horton Point Lighthouse in Southold on Sunday, October 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday Music Through April and a Saturday With Germany and Austria: Enology's Winter Calendar
by Long Island Wave ·Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James has live music every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. into April, plus a Germany and Austria wine class on November 14.
Adelphi Turned a Failed Roof Into 546 Solar Panels Over Its Rec Center
by Long Island Wave ·Adelphi's Center for Recreation and Sports now runs under a 295-kilowatt, 546-panel solar array that cost the university nothing up front and is projected to save $600,000.
The Painting Huntington Students Helped Buy Turns 100, and the Heckscher Built a Year Around It
by Long Island Wave ·George Grosz painted Eclipse of the Sun in 1926 and spent his last years in Huntington. The Heckscher Museum marks the centennial with a show running through May 9, 2027.
Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and the Dead: November at Bay Shore's Boulton Center
by Long Island Wave ·Bay Shore's Boulton Center books eight November shows: Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead tributes, a 70s songbook night and two benefit shows.
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