By Mike White 🇺🇸 May 5, 2026

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🎂 Happy 71st birthday to Greater Long Island super fan Frank Luisi Jr., of Franklin Square.

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1. Long Island boaters brace for a possible world without West Marine

🛥️ Longtime boating retailer West Marine is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing as it looks to restructure debt and possibly close stores, according to reports. For Long Islanders, the news hits close to home.

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2. Athenian Greek Taverna announces sudden closure in Commack

🇬🇷 Athenian Greek Taverna — a Commack staple that's always crowded for lunch and dinner — has abruptly closed its doors after more than three decades in business, catching many loyal customers off guard.

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3. Pathmark starts its comeback in East Meadow; here’s a look inside

🛒 Once a supermarket staple across Nassau and Suffolk counties, the brand is being revived under a new small-format concept called Pathmark Daily. The first location opened Friday in East Meadow. Tap for photos.

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More headlines to highlight

🙏 A life-saving donor has been found for former News 12 Long Island anchor Amy McGorry.

⚽ Strong Island FC has retired No. 44 in honor of Miller Place’s Andrew Salgado.

🍳 Two Suffolk County restaurants have landed on OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 brunch spots in the U.S.

🏫 Wyandanch seniors have earned county honors for leadership and academic achievement.

🛍️ Huntington’s new Mighty Fine cafe is putting a creative spin on dessert with a build-your-own pie bar.

⚾ Port Jefferson’s Brian Fitzpatrick makes his MLB debut with the Brewers, tossing scoreless innings on the big stage.

🏀 Scenes from Smithtown’s first unified basketball game show a packed gym and a feel-good night for student-athletes.

🫖 A new high tea experience in the Three Village area is tapping into a growing trend of upscale, close-to-home outings.

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GREAT DAYS

Mechanical bull, live bands and 100+ vendors headline LI festival

The Nesconset Spring Fling, Music Fest and Food Truck Rodeo will take over Gazebo Park on May 17, bringing together some of Long Island’s top food trucks, hundreds of craft vendors and a packed lineup of live entertainment.

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Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon Village. Click here for tickets to The Prince of Egypt, starting April 16 and running through June 7.