By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 1/30/2026 11:14 PM

Buffalo Wild Wings is closing its Hicksville location at Broadway Commons. A spokesperson for property owner Schuckman Realty … Continued The post Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/30/2026 5:10 PM

A Harlem Wizards basketballer smoked a marijuana vape in a Selden Middle School bathroom, triggering a smoke alarm and evacuating students and staff. The post Harlem Magic performer smokes marijuana in Selden Middle School bathroom, triggers alarm appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Eric Micallef | 1/30/2026 3:52 PM

Babylon has frozen over. To capture the icy scene, Greater Long Island headed out to Babylon Marina, Captree … Continued The post Photos show Babylon frozen over as deep freeze grips the region appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/30/2026 12:56 PM

"Sarah's Law" would end the application of an antiquated doctrine known as abatement ab initio — a rule that automatically vacates a criminal conviction if a defendant dies before an appeal is decided. The post ‘Sarah’s Law’ seeks to restore Medford murder conviction erased after killer’s suicide appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 1/30/2026 12:23 PM

The beloved Alive by the Bay street festival series is officially returning to Bay Shore for summer 2026. … Continued The post Bay Shore announces 2026 dates for Alive by the Bay summer festivals appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 1/30/2026 11:38 AM

To our readers: Google News recently rolled out a feature called Preferred Sources that lets you tell Google … Continued The post Customize Google search to see more Greater Long Island stories appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 1/30/2026 11:23 AM

Albert and Ashley Capraro never imagined their journey into the legal cannabis space would lead them from Medford … Continued The post Colonial-era house in Water Mill finds new life as cannabis dispensary appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/30/2026 8:58 AM

A Ridge man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Rebecca Roth at a Moriches apartment complex in June 2025, prosecutors said. The post Ridge man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of girlfriend in her car appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/29/2026 8:25 PM

A routine coffee stop turned into a wildlife encounter Wednesday in Locust Valley, where town officials said they … Continued The post Kangaroo and sloths found in car near Locust Valley coffee shop, town says appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/29/2026 7:24 PM

After a decade as a fixture on West Main Street's restaurant row, Locale Gastro Bar & Pizzette has closed its doors in Patchogue. The family-owned Italian eatery served its last meals Saturday as the Castelli family's 10-year lease expires and priorities shift toward family time. The post Locale Gastro Bar & Pizzette closes after 10 years in Patchogue appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/29/2026 4:08 PM

A Minnesota man is accused of walking into a Brooklyn federal jail Wednesday night claiming to be an … Continued The post Minnesota man tries to free Luigi Mangione from Brooklyn jail appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 1/29/2026 1:14 PM

Olympic gold medalist and Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn is hanging up her cleats. The 33-year-old soccer star … Continued The post Rockville Centre native and Olympic gold medalist Crystal Dunn retires appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 1/29/2026 12:47 PM

It’s the end of a long era in Westhampton Beach. After 115 years, Eckart’s Luncheonette is preparing to … Continued The post After 115 years, Eckart’s in Westhampton Beach to serve last meal appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/29/2026 12:11 PM

Greater Long Island got a sneak peek inside the new Sprouts Farmers Market in Centereach ahead of the grocery chain’s first New York opening. The post Inside Long Island’s first Sprouts Farmers Market, opening Jan. 30 in Centereach appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/28/2026 5:31 PM

Holtsville man indicted for arson at Wading River’s Pazzo Pizzeria, still reeling from owner’s death. The post Ex-employee indicted in Wading River pizzeria arson appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/28/2026 3:49 PM

Sayville firefighters took advantage of frigid temperatures to run ice rescue drills on Browns River, practicing life-saving techniques in dangerous frozen conditions. The post No ice is safe: Sayville Fire Dept. takes ice rescue training to the edge appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 1/28/2026 3:24 PM

Four years ago, Kismet Coffee was born out of a small concession stand on a Fire Island ferry … Continued The post Kismet Coffee expands with elevated dinner, craft cocktails in Bay Shore appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/28/2026 3:13 PM

A Hauppauge father injured in a Bohemia crash was taken off life support Tuesday, and his organs will be donated in an effort to save other lives. The post Hauppauge dad taken off life support after crash; organs to be donated appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/28/2026 2:39 PM

Suffolk Police released an update Wednesday in the investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin, a St. … Continued The post Missing St. James boy last seen on Manhattan Bridge, police say appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 1/28/2026 2:28 PM

The Long Island Ducks have a new owner. REV Entertainment — the official sports and entertainment company of … Continued The post Long Island Ducks sold to company affiliated with Texas Rangers appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story