By Nassau County | | 3/9/2026 6:21 PM

Mineola, NY (March 9, 2026) – Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker today announced the passage of bi-partisan legislation to ban the sale and distribution of Kratom in Nassau County. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/9/2026 3:18 PM

Smoothie King is planning new Long Island locations in Smithtown and Syosset, expanding the smoothie chain’s presence beyond its current shops in Melville and Carle Place. The post Smoothie King expanding Long Island footprint with stores in Smithtown, Syosset appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/9/2026 2:00 PM

Complimentary towel service, cryotherapy — and still a boatload of dumbbells. Club Studio, a luxury fitness concept combining spa-level recovery, boutique studio classes, and a full traditional gym floor, is coming to Long Island with two locations in the works. The post Boutique gym makeover hits Long Island as Club Studio flips two LA Fitness sites appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 3/9/2026 1:49 PM

More than 180 guests gathered recently at the Inn & Spa at East Wind in Wading River for … Continued The post Pastry bakeoff fundraiser nets $18K for PBMC survivorship program appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 3/9/2026 12:59 PM

A new sign has gone up on one of Long Island’s most talked-about vacant buildings. Guac Time, a … Continued The post New life planned for old Pizza Hut in Centereach with Guac Time appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 3/9/2026 11:30 AM

The green will return to downtown Patchogue this month as the village prepares for its annual St. Patrick’s … Continued The post What to know about this year’s Patchogue’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 3/9/2026 11:00 AM

The longstanding and beloved White Castle restaurant in Commack is closed, with a chain-link fence now surrounding the … Continued The post The Commack White Castle takes a slider break for a makeover appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 3/9/2026 10:28 AM

A new flower shop is blooming in Amity Harbor — and it’s the product of one local woman’s … Continued The post One woman’s vision blossoms into Butterfly Bouquets in Amity Harbor appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/9/2026 7:02 AM

A familiar restaurant space on North Main Street in Sayville has a new identity as Off the Bay opens, bringing a refreshed interior and seafood-forward menu to the former Bait & Tackle location. The post Off the Bay opens in Sayville, replaces Bait & Tackle on Main Street appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Eric Micallef | 3/8/2026 6:38 PM

Huntington Village was awash in green Sunday as crowds packed the streets for the 92nd annual Huntington St. … Continued The post 20 Photos from the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Huntington appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 3/8/2026 9:33 AM

Books and brews are the name of the game at downtown Huntington’s newest bookstore, Published. Owner Angela Jurow … Continued The post First look at Huntington’s newest bookstore and café, Published appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/6/2026 6:05 PM

A Nassau County crossing guard from Massapequa has died eight days after being struck by a pickup truck whose driver was allegedly impaired by drugs at a busy Merrick intersection, police said. The post Massapequa crossing guard dies 8 days after being hit by allegedly drugged driver appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/6/2026 5:34 PM

(VALLEY STREAM, MALVERNE, SOUTH FLORAL PARK and BELLEROSE VILLAGE, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) applauded Governor Kathy Hochul’s delivery of significant aid to District 3 villages through the State’s FY 2027 ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/6/2026 4:45 PM

Megan Marchena, 27, of Massapequa was indicted for allegedly assaulting and endangering toddlers at a Lindenhurst daycare. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment. The post Massapequa childcare worker indicted, accused of chilling pattern of abuse appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/6/2026 3:48 PM

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) proudly joined Nassau County’s chambers of commerce at The Inn at New Hyde Park on Friday, March 6 to celebrate the region’s businesspersons of the year. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Dawn Allcot | 3/6/2026 3:45 PM

Adventureland in Farmingdale will open for the 2026 season on Friday, March 20, bringing new rides, games and … Continued The post Adventureland opening day set as $15M overhaul continues appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/6/2026 3:42 PM

Nassau County Legislators Viviana L. Russell (D – Westbury) and Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) proudly joined the Hempstead Public Schools community at the Empire State After School Program’s Black History Month celebration, which was held at the Joysetta ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/6/2026 3:38 PM

Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) joined the leaders of the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, and his ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Dawn Allcot | 3/6/2026 3:16 PM

A fast-growing fast-casual chain known for its salads and warm bowls is continuing its Long Island expansion. Just … Continued The post After Massapequa Park opening, Just Salad plans two more LI spots appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/6/2026 1:21 PM

Friends and neighbors are rallying around Paula Stancampiano-Tuthill, a Wading River mom and Shoreham-Wading River High School graduate battling breast cancer, as a GoFundMe fundraiser approaches $15,000. The post Neighbors unite to support Wading River mom battling cancer appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story