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Spring Restaurant Week Preview: Best Deals on Long Island April 26–May 3

Spring Long Island Restaurant Week kicks off April 26 and runs through May 3 — eight days, 150+ restaurants, and prix-fixe dinners starting at $29 across Nassau and Suffolk. Here's where to eat and how to get a table before they're gone.

April 13, 2026
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Long Island Cinema Festival Opens Monday at The Plaza Cinema in Patchogue — What to Expect

Long Island's first Cinema Festival opens this Monday, April 13, at The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue — six days, six venues, and a week of independent film across the South Shore. Here's what you need to know before opening night.

April 12, 2026
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Summer 2026: When Long Island's Beach Bars and Waterfront Venues Open

Salt Shack at Cedar Beach, Dublin Deck, Nicky's on the Bay, Flynn's Fire Island — they're all coming back. Here's every confirmed opening date for Long Island's seasonal beach bars and waterfront restaurants in 2026, organized by region so you can actually plan your summer.

April 12, 2026
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PFAS Forever Chemicals May Be Entering Long Island's Food Chain, New Study Warns

A new study found PFAS forever chemicals in every produce sample tested from Long Island farms, raising concerns about how these compounds move through contaminated soil and water into the food chain. Here's what's happening, which areas are most affected, and what residents can do.

April 12, 2026
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The Grand Lobby Opens in Amityville: Dining Inside a Historic Theater Lobby

The Grand Lobby has opened at 221 Broadway in Amityville, inside the beautifully preserved lobby of the long-defunct Amityville Theatre. Owners Erin and Alex Gonzalez tapped Executive Chef Roberto Leon — with over 20 years of culinary experience — to build an internationally inspired menu that's already drawing crowds from across the South Shore.

April 12, 2026
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Northern State Parkway Repaving Begins: What Nassau and Suffolk Drivers Need to Know

The Northern State Parkway is finally getting its last round of repaving — a $18.5 million project covering 50 eastbound lane miles from Westbury to Huntington is now underway. Here's exactly which exits are affected, when it wraps up, and what to expect on your commute.

April 12, 2026
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Glen Cove's Crescent Beach Is Open to Swimmers for the First Time in 17 Years — Here's What to Know

After 17 years, Crescent Beach in Glen Cove is back. The Nassau County Department of Health approved the reopening on April 2, citing reduced bacteria levels following a years-long environmental cleanup effort. Here's everything North Shore residents need to know before heading down this summer.

April 12, 2026
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Long Island's Best Spring Farmers Markets Are Back for 2026

From Greenport to Garden City, Long Island's farmers markets are reopening for spring 2026. Here's where to find fresh produce, local honey, artisan bread, and flowers — and what's new this season.

April 12, 2026
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Your Complete Guide to Earth Day 2026 on Long Island: Free Trees, Campus Events, and Community Cleanups

Earth Day 2026 on Long Island: free trees from PSEG (reserve at arborday.org/pseg), climate and AI talks at Hofstra on April 14, LED giveaways at libraries, and community cleanups across Nassau and Suffolk.

April 11, 2026
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The Waterdrinker Tulip Festival Is Open: 3 Million Tulips, Dutch Culture, and the Best Photo Spots

The Waterdrinker Tulip Festival runs April 18 through May 1 at Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville. Over 3 million tulips, Dutch culture, barnyard animals, and prime photo ops. Tickets $20-$25.

April 11, 2026
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Compton's Sandwich Shop Brings Its Legendary NYC Sandwiches to Syosset

Compton's, the NYC sandwich shop known for its house-baked bread, is opening its first Long Island location at 5 Jackson Avenue in Syosset this April. The eighth location overall marks the start of a bigger LI expansion.

April 11, 2026
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Redefine Meals Moves Into the Former Entenmann's Factory, Bringing New Life to Bay Shore

Redefine Meals is taking over 107,000 sq ft of the former Entenmann's factory in North Bay Shore. The LI meal prep company will scale to 130,000 meals per day and add 200 jobs to the area.

April 11, 2026
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Redefine Meals Takes Over 107,000 Square Feet of Former Entenmann's Factory in Bay Shore

Redefine Meals, the Long Island-born meal prep company, is expanding into 107,000 square feet of the former Entenmann's Bakery campus in North Bay Shore — a building that once housed the largest bake

April 11, 2026
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Free AI Training and $25K in Grants: How Long Island Small Businesses Can Cash In This Spring

Two programs are giving LI small businesses free AI training and up to $20,000 in grants. The Google-funded AI Academy at Stony Brook has an April 22 deadline. L.O.C.A.L. grants are open now for $5K-$20K awards.

April 11, 2026
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Long Island Getting $60 Million for Pothole Repairs as State Launches Massive Fix-It Campaign

Governor Hochul committed nearly $60 million to fix Long Island roads as part of an $800 million statewide pothole blitz. Four major projects across Nassau and Suffolk are underway with an end-of-April deadline.

April 11, 2026
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Brookhaven Launches First Land Use Plan Update in 30 Years — 6 Open Houses This Month

Brookhaven Town is updating its comprehensive land use plan for the first time since 1996. Six community open houses run through May where residents can shape zoning, housing, and development decisions for the next 30 years.

April 11, 2026
Education
Bellport High School Faces Deep Cuts as South Country District Grapples With $3.49 Million Budget Deficit

South Country School District reveals a $3.49 million budget deficit, proposing to cut 55 jobs including 43 teachers at Bellport High School. Students staged a walkout in protest.

April 11, 2026
Business Openings
Sephora Opens at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack, Pushing Full Occupancy

Sephora's new 4,786 SF store at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack boosts family-focused retail as the center nears full occupancy. Anchored by Lidl and PGA TOUR Superstore, it draws 2.4 million visits yearly.

smithtownMarch 19, 2026
Development Projects
Village of Hempstead Secures $23 Million for Sewer Piping Replacement

Village of Hempstead lands $23M in state and federal grants to replace aging sewer pipes. Funds protect public health without raising taxes.

hempsteadMarch 19, 2026
Community & Lifestyle
Adventureland Opens for 2026 Season Tomorrow in Farmingdale—Here's What to Know

Adventureland Amusement Park opens its 2026 season tomorrow at 2245 Route 110 in Farmingdale. The park runs 11am–5pm through Sunday with family rides and attractions.

oyster bayMarch 19, 2026
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