By Mike White 🇺🇸 Jan. 20, 2025

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“No person has the right to rain on your dreams.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.

☕ Good morning, Long Island!

🗞️ If you live anywhere from Stony Brook to Shoreham, might we suggest following Greater Port Jeff on Facebook?

🧑🏼‍🍳 Winter Long Island Restaurant Week starts Sunday, Jan. 25, with lunch and dinner prix-fixes. Click here for all the details from GLI.

❄️ Also, doesn't January always seem to fly?

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Weather: Sunny with a high near 23. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Bundle up! 🧣

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First, longtime Garden Grill chef opens Monarca in Holbrook

🍽️ Veteran Garden Grill chef Jorge Lopez has opened Monarca Bar & Grill in Holbrook, transforming the former Momo’s space into a modern American sports-friendly restaurant with elevated comfort food and drinks.

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Second, GoFundMe for family of fallen Nassau officer now at $229K

🇺🇸 A GoFundMe for the family of fallen Nassau Police Officer Sean Ledwith has now raised over $229,000 to help cover funeral costs and support his wife and four children after his unexpected death.

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Third, Manorville’s One 11 Tacos to open Selden location this February

🌮 A popular Suffolk taco favorite, One 11 Tacos, is expanding west with a new Selden location on Middle Country Road expected to open by the end of February.

More headlines to highlight

🔥 Lil Jon is joining Pitbull on the World Tour stop at Jones Beach this August. Expect even more party anthems when the summer show hits the seaside stage.

🏥 Long Island’s first pancreas transplant was performed at Northwell Health, a major milestone for the region’s organ-transplant care.

⚽ Huntington’s Gianna Paul is set to make her pro soccer debut with the Kansas City Current. The rising midfielder is heading into the NWSL season ready to shine on the big stage.

🕊️ Long Island Catholic teacher Patricia Doelger, a beloved educator and mentor, has passed away at 90. Students and families remember her lasting impact on faith, learning and community.

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GREAT SHOWS

Two Legends. One Stage. Valentine’s Day event hits Port Washington

🎤 A special Valentine’s Day event in Port Washington will feature “Two Legends. One Stage.” — a double-header tribute performance celebrating Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater.

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Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon. Click here for tickets to Newsies.