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Covering news from Massapequa and its neighbors. Published through greaterlongisland.com.

Game-changers: Top 10 Nassau school districts for athletes, Niche analysis 20/02/2024

Some surprising omissions.

Game-changers: Top 10 Nassau school districts for athletes, Niche analysis Niche analyzed and rated which Nassau County districts are most attractive to student-athletes.

Islanders to play in first outdoor game in 10 years; ownership eyes more big events 17/02/2024

“Do we want to host everything we possibly can? Of course." — co-owner Jon Ledecky told Greater Long Island.

Islanders to play in first outdoor game in 10 years; ownership eyes more big events For the Islanders and their fans, it’s been a 10-year wait to take things outside again, but the wait will be over on Sunday.

Islanders to host watch party for Stadium Series game at The Park 15/02/2024

Bobby Nystrom will be on hand for a meet-and-greet.

Islanders to host watch party for Stadium Series game at The Park Not planning to attend the game but searching for a spot to watch the Islanders take on the … Continued

Kristin Juszczyk's Super Bowl vest sells for $75K, proceeds go to breast cancer research 11/02/2024

Go, Kristin!

Kristin Juszczyk's Super Bowl vest sells for $75K, proceeds go to breast cancer research What a month it's been for Long Island's Kristin Juszczyk, fashion designer and wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

Long Island's 'Carmela' stars in Super Bowl ad that asks America to cut out the cheese 11/02/2024

"So many of us are in denial about what it actually takes to bring these particular foods to us." — actress Edie Falco

Long Island's 'Carmela' stars in Super Bowl ad that asks America to cut out the cheese Actress Edie Falco wants you to reconsider ordering pizza on Super Bowl Sunday — or ever.

Bidding war ensues for Long Islander Kristin Juszczyk's Super Bowl vest 09/02/2024

To honor her mother, Kristin is donating all proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Bidding war ensues for Long Islander Kristin Juszczyk's Super Bowl vest Bids for the young fashion designer's officially licensed NFL Super Bowl puffer vest have skyrocketed since an online auction kicked off Thursday.

Not your father's Penn Station: Manhattan hub transforms into a commuter's haven 08/02/2024

It's a whole new world there.

Not your father's Penn Station: Manhattan hub transforms into a commuter's haven The massive reconstruction project going on in and around Penn Station has brought forth a wealth of new food and retail establishments to the transportation hub.

LI Spotlight: Navigating Long Island's East End, for a summer or a day 05/02/2024

Take a trip out East with us.

LI Spotlight: Navigating Long Island's East End, for a summer or a day Call it the East End. Or the Twin Forks. Or split it into North Fork and South Fork, … Continued

04/02/2024

A Husky puppy has been found. Anybody know the owner?

Massapequa designer makes Taylor Swift's Chiefs coat, scores NFL licensing deal 01/02/2024

Yes, that jacket.

Massapequa designer makes Taylor Swift's Chiefs coat, scores NFL licensing deal Kristin Juszczyk struck gold when she helped superstar Taylor Swift take her game day fashion to the next level at a Kansas City's playoff win.

A Long Island guide to private event spaces for your next special occasion 31/01/2024

Seeing lots of people on FB looking for places to plan a private event. Definitely check out these LI spots.

A Long Island guide to private event spaces for your next special occasion Restaurants across Long Island have evolved in recent years to better serve the needs of Long Islanders looking for catered evenets.

Police search for suspect in Rolex robbery in Massapequa Park 31/01/2024

A Ring camera captured the robbery.

Police search for suspect in Rolex robbery in Massapequa Park An $8,000 Facebook Marketplace deal has gone bad on Long Island, with a man who was selling a Rolex watch jumping onto the hood of the thief's car in a quixotic attempt to keep from being robbed.

OpenTable serves up Long Island diners' Top 15 restaurants 31/01/2024

A little help for Restaurant Week.

OpenTable serves up Long Island diners' Top 15 restaurants Delicious food, quality service, enticing ambiance and top value. OpenTable breaks it down for LI’s top restaurants.

The rise of Burgerology, now with seven locations on Long Island and NYC 30/01/2024

Local update: The family's New York Burger Bar in Massapequa that's closed for renovations will be rebranding and re-opening as the company's eighth Burgerology location this March.

The rise of Burgerology, now with seven locations on Long Island and NYC Burgerology's brand-new menu is currently being rolled out across all seven locations, starting with Midtown and Patchogue.

Long Island's active missing children cases number in the dozens 30/01/2024

“I need her found now. It’s a race for me to beat the bad guys.”

Long Island's active missing children cases number in the dozens Last spring, 16-year-old daughter Makaylamae repeatedly went missing from her home in Shirley. She was a runaway and living very dangerously.

Winter Long Island Restaurant Week 2024 happens Jan. 28 - Feb. 4 29/01/2024

Long Island Restaurant Week is in full swing!

Winter Long Island Restaurant Week 2024 happens Jan. 28 - Feb. 4 We're talking over 150 restaurants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, each offering several prix fixe deals for diners.

Community rallies behind family after crash at Chinese restaurant in Farmingdale 27/01/2024

What a nightmare for this family — owners for than two decades there.

Community rallies behind family after crash at Chinese restaurant in Farmingdale The Farmingdale community and beyond have rushed in to support the family who own a Chinese restaurant that was crashed into by two cars Friday night.

Four LuHi players picked to play at the 2024 McDonald’s All American Games 26/01/2024

It's no wonder Long Island Lutheran is ranked No. 2 in the nation.

Four LuHi players picked to play at the 2024 McDonald’s All American Games LuHi has landed three players from its girls basketball team and one member from its boys squad on the rosters for the McDonald’s All American Games.

Long-awaited hotel now in the works for Patchogue riverfront 26/01/2024

Big South Shore news.

Long-awaited hotel now in the works for Patchogue riverfront A major hotel chain is planning to build a 116-room hotel on the riverfront in Patchogue.

The Shih Tzu is New York's most beloved dog breed, U.S. News 25/01/2024

That face!

The Shih Tzu is New York's most beloved dog breed, U.S. News America's favorite dog breed may be the Chihuahua, but here in New York, we love Shih Tzus most of all.

An ostrich among more than 100 animals seized from Long Island house 24/01/2024

The big bird is just 6 months old.

An ostrich among more than 100 animals seized from Long Island house Authorities seized more than 100 animals — including a South American ostrich — from a North Bellmore home.

Long Island man wins $1 million playing lottery scratch-off 24/01/2024

Four big NY Lottery winners announced on one day.

Long Island man wins $1 million playing lottery scratch-off A Deer Park man has claimed a $1 million prize on the New York Lottery’s Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, lottery officials said today.

Avril Lavigne's 'Greatest Hits' tour hits Jones Beach this summer 23/01/2024

Here's to never growing up!

Avril Lavigne's 'Greatest Hits' tour hits Jones Beach this summer Iconic Avril Lavigne announced her upcoming "The Greatest Hits" tour, and it includes an August performance at Jones Beach.

Five TAKE 5 top-prize lottery tickets sold on Long Island this month 21/01/2024

Long Island's lucky streak.

Five TAKE 5 top-prize lottery tickets sold on Long Island this month New York Lottery announced five top-prize winning TAKE 5 tickets have been sold this month at locations across Long Island.

OpenTable serves up Long Island diners' Top 15 restaurants 19/01/2024

Tell us who’s missing, please.

OpenTable serves up Long Island diners' Top 15 restaurants Delicious food, quality service, enticing ambiance and top value. OpenTable breaks it down for LI’s top restaurants.

Alec Baldwin indicted in fatal shooting on movie set in New Mexico 19/01/2024

He's facing possible prison time.

Alec Baldwin indicted in fatal shooting on movie set in New Mexico A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor.

Sweet reminder: Here are 27 dessert spots and cafes that opened on LI in 2023 18/01/2024

We have a sweet job.

Sweet reminder: Here are 27 dessert spots and cafes that opened on LI in 2023 Here are all the new shops serving desserts and caffeinated beverages that the Greater Long Island team covered in 2023.

Long Island basketball legend Sue Bird set to score big at Sundance 18/01/2024

World premiere of the exclusive documentary on the LI legend is this weekend.

Long Island basketball legend Sue Bird set to score big at Sundance Long Island native and pro basketball legend Sue Bird is set to take the annual Sundance Film Festival by storm this week.

Video: Alec Baldwin's $19 million sales pitch for his Hamptons home 17/01/2024

Always be closing, Alec.

Video: Alec Baldwin's $19 million sales pitch for his Hamptons home Alec Baldwin has hit YouTube to make a case to purchase his elegant Amagansett estate for $19 million.