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By Mike White · June 19, 2025

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Great reads: The story of GallettAir Inc.

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First, big comeback planned for Watch Hill restaurant 6 years after fire

🐋 Whalehouse Point is finally making its comeback. A fire destroyed the beloved Fire Island restaurant in 2019, but now, with federal approvals in hand, construction on the new waterfront spot begins Oct. 14.

Second, Wonder’s rapid L.I. expansion continues with Plainview lease deal

🫔 The fast-growing food hall and delivery concept just signed a lease at Woodbury Plaza in Plainview, according to Breslin Realty, which announced the deal Monday.

Third, Palm Tree Music Festival returns to the Hamptons this Saturday.

🌴 The Palm Tree Music Festival returns to Long Island this Saturday, June 21, bringing a full day of electronic beats and beachy vibes to the Shinnecock Nation’s land in Southampton.

More headlines to highlight

🍨 Long Island Ice Cream Tours is marking 15 years of creamy crawls across the Island with two special events set for this summer.

🍿 The movie magic is back at the newly renovated, restored and renamed Sunset Theater in Westhampton Beach.

🛥️ Islip Town officials held a ribbon-cutting this week to mark the completion of sweeping upgrades to its West Islip Marina.

🏒 Islanders fans of all ages packed the outdoor rink in East Meadow Friday evening for a street hockey clinic with former Islanders defenseman and current MSG analyst Thomas Hickey.

Cops & Courts

💥 An East Meadow man was arrested after police found a large quantity of fireworks in his vehicle during a traffic stop, Nassau police said.

🚨 More than eight ounces of fentanyl — enough to kill over 113,000 people — was allegedly found at the home of an Islip Terrace man, prosecutors said.

The Stony Brook Film Festival returns this July to celebrate its 30th anniversary with 10 nights of bold, independent cinema.

Click here for passes & tickets.