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1. Hacienda Tulum Mexican steakhouse opens at Long Beach boardwalk
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πͺ Hacienda Tulum opened Thursday, Oct. 15, bringing an upscale Mexican steakhouse to the cityβs waterfront, with premium steaks, fresh seafood and traditional dishes inspired by the ownerβs Mexican travels.
2. Mighty Fine puts long-awaited Bay Shore cafe plans on hold
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π₯§ While waiting on permits in Bay Shore, Mighty Fine opened to fanfare in Huntington. Now the owners realize they would need a bigger space to make it work in Bay Shore. But they're not giving up on the South Shore.
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3. Shake Shack opens in East Meadow with drive-thru, late-night hours
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π Shake Shack opened its newest Long Island location Wednesday morning in East Meadow. Itβs the burger giantβs ninth location on Long Island and 73rd in New York state, according to the company.
π HomeGoods opening new Shirley store today, bringing 65 jobs
π Nassau lands 20 schools in U.S. Newsβ top 100 for New York elementary and middle schools
π¨ White Castle attacker wanted for assaulting 76-year-old man in Deer Park
βοΈ Peconic Bay Medical Center is offering free breast cancer screenings Oct. 24 in Riverheadβ
π« St. John the Baptist High School to host Fall Open Houseβ
GREAT STORIES
Long Island almost lost The Argyle in Babylon, then Lilyβs stepped in
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π½οΈ After 25 years in the village, The Argyle nearly closed for good in 2024 before Lily Flanaganβs Restaurant Group stepped in to save the beloved restaurant. Now, with a refreshed interior, a steakhouse-inspired menu and some old favorites intact, The Argyle is enjoying a new chapter.
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