By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/21/2026 5:44 PM
Sayville’s South Quarter is closing its doors. Owners reflect on the brand’s legacy and what’s next for Long Island Strong.
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Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Uniondale) proudly joined the Hempstead community and his colleagues in government at Hofstra University on Monday, Jan. 19 for the community’s 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observances ... Read full Story
Something sweet is coming to Yaphank. Greater Long Island has confirmed that Paris Baguette, the popular international bakery … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/21/2026 3:22 PM
Prosecutors say three home health aides stole nearly $173,000 from an 84-year-old woman in their care, leading to … Continued
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Nassau County Legislators Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) and Viviana L. Russell (D – Westbury) proudly joined the New Greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce Youth Committee for its Monday, Jan. 19 "I Have a Dream" Campfire Conversation. ... Read full Story
By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/21/2026 12:26 PM
Long Island wrestling legend and two-time Olympian Kerry McCoy returned home to donate over 50 pairs of wrestling shoes to the Central Islip High School wrestling program, sharing a message of drive, discipline and determination with student-athletes.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 1/21/2026 11:56 AM
Tight on space? Renewal by Andersen’s French sliding doors are becoming Long Island’s elegant solution Renewal by Andersen® … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 1/21/2026 10:20 AM
Bold flavors, rich cultural design, and a dose of old-school glamour have arrived in Hicksville. Bhaijaan, a new … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/21/2026 7:37 AM
Authorities discovered some 120 cats living in poor conditions inside a West Islip home earlier this week — … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/20/2026 11:38 PM
Suffolk County police arrested 22-year-old Ryan Yost of Bayport Tuesday on felony charges for possessing and promoting a sexual performance involving a child.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/20/2026 11:07 PM
Three suspects have been arrested after a robbery at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove that turned violent when a 17-year-old employee was punched while trying to stop the theft.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/20/2026 5:10 PM
A Lindenhurst man has been indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide and DWI charges in a high-speed Freeport crash that killed Craig White of Queens as he drove home from work.
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Solages (D – Valley Stream) was honored by Operation Get Ahead with the organization’s Community Service Award during its 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 15. ... Read full Story
By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/20/2026 3:47 PM
Sayville native Jack Coan has signed a one-year contract extension with the Canadian Football League’s defending Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 1/20/2026 2:20 PM
Thursday used to be “the new Friday” in downtown Patchogue. Until it started to feel like Tuesday. Now, … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Ben Fiebert | 1/20/2026 1:38 PM
After competing on “Survivor” Season 47 last year in Fiji, Sue Smey is now facing an entirely different … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 1/20/2026 12:23 PM
The father of a Port Washington teenager missing since Jan. 14 issued a public plea Tuesday as police and private investigators continue the search.
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WHAT - Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) is bringing her district office’s resources directly to residents by hosting a series of mobile office hour events across District 5. ... Read full Story
By greaterlongisland.com | Alan Krawitz | 1/20/2026 10:58 AM
A statement posted on Facebook by the Iranian-American Society (IAS) in New York said, "We unequivocally condemn the killing of innocent civilians and the destruction that will undoubtedly ensue.
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:
short shrift \SHORT-SHRIFT\ noun
Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.
// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.
“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025
Did you know?
We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.