Long Island News

Locale Gastro Bar & Pizzette at 15 W. Main St. in Patchogue has shut its doors after a decade. The family-owned spot was known for handcrafted pizzettes and Italian favorites.

A $7.3 million project is restoring five key Suffolk County bridges, including those on Route 110 and 454. Work started recently and wraps by end of 2026 for safer Long Island drives.

Construction starts this month on 2.5 miles of underground cable in Central Islip to power booming growth. Work begins at Tech Park substation on DPW Drive.

Riverhead's housing market cooled sharply in January 2026, with only 6 homes sold and median prices falling 1.7% year-over-year to $570K. Despite 81 active listings, the Suffolk County town signals a shift from last year's momentum.

Saks Off 5th in Deer Park is shutting down as part of a massive 57-store national closure amid bankruptcy. Suffolk County shoppers near Brookhaven face big changes at Tanger Outlets.

Discover Babylon's top pizza spots, from Mulberry Street's local gem to The Pizzeria's spicy hot honey squares. These Village favorites deliver classic slices and unique pies perfect for Long Island nights.

Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip now has its $500M Patient Care Pavilion open, featuring a 75-bed emergency department and 16 operating rooms. This boosts emergency care for South Shore residents.

Syosset saw no major incidents this week. Nearby arrests in Lawrence and Oceanside highlight Nassau County police action, plus a new missing adult case.

Brookhaven Town Board unanimously greenlit rezoning a 12-acre lot in East Patchogue for a 64-unit senior community with clubhouse and pool. Neighbors worry about traffic off Sunrise Highway South Service Road.

Massapequa homes sold at a median $825K in January 2026, up 4.1% year-over-year. Quick sales in 25 days signal hot market near Park Avenue shops.

Massapequa spots like Danny's Chinese Kitchen and Level Up Lacrosse Academy could score $5,000 or more from Optimum and LIA's L.O.C.A.L. grants. Apply by March 28 to grow your business and lift the community.

East Hampton Town Board approves $17.4 million capital plan with 98 projects for roads, safety, and infrastructure. New luxury homes in Wainscott and Bridgehampton set for 2026 completion amid development surge.

Riverhead Central School District approved a $211.4 million budget for 2025-26, cutting three admin roles amid rising costs. No program cuts or layoffs hit classrooms at Riverhead High School on Osborn Avenue.

State police extend closures on Round Swamp Road, Quaker Meeting House Road, and Clubhouse Road in Farmingdale for Ryder Cup practice rounds. Drivers face heavy delays near Bethpage Black through late September.

Amazon is building a major distribution center at Massapequa's Sunrise Mall while new retailers move in. Here's what's happening to Long Island's iconic shopping destination.

Fish Fry Fridays celebrated its grand opening at 296 Greenwich St in Hempstead Village with a Nassau County Legislature Citation. Legislator Scott M. Davis praised the new Jamaican spot as a boost to local business.

Town of Islip officials broke ground on the $65M One Carleton Green project in Central Islip, delivering 96 affordable apartments and retail near the LIRR. The development includes supportive units for residents with disabilities.[137 chars]