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By Mike White · May 29, 2025

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First, work on Riverhead's Town Square could begin as early as this summer

🏗️ A major transformation is coming to the heart of downtown Riverhead, backed in bulk by more than $24 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Second, Bohemia is next as Uncle Giuseppe’s eyes national expansion

🇮🇹 There’s a rhythm at Uncle Giuseppe's, carefully choreographed energy that feels less like grocery shopping and more like a cultural event. And now the founders are thinking of taking that show on the road.

Third, more headlines to highlight

🚨 A Suffolk detective involved in the manhunt for a fugitive wanted in his father’s murder in Rocky Point owns the East Shoreham home where a body was found under a pool cover Sunday, Newsday reports.

Police are saying it's a "strong possibility" it's the fugitive's body.

🏫 Suffolk police have arrested a Mastic man in connection with a March incident at William Floyd Middle School where 11 students ended up being treated at area hospitals for ingesting marijuana gummies.

🏀 This Memorial Day weekend, NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, enjoyed a family getaway in Riverhead.

🧘🏾‍♂️ Lululemon is set to open its newest Long Island location at Smith Haven Mall on Friday, May 30, and celebrating with fitness classes and treats.

🎨 Arts Festival by the Bay returns to Bay Shore on Sunday, June 8.

🛩️ The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently announced a fresh lineup of food and drink spots coming to JFK's Terminal 4.

Long Island is hiring!

GallettAir Inc. is offering lucrative careers for techs and more, including a customer service rep and administrative assistant.