GLI News: The food court at Broadway Mall has gone silient


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By Mike White โ„๏ธ Jan. 13, 2026

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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ As promised last week, I've got a great story for you about two Sachem North grads building a massive food production facility at the former Entenmann's campus in North Bay Shore.

๐Ÿธ I've also got a hot tip about a Super Terrific Happy Hour set to launch this Friday in Patchogue Village. It's 1/2 off all drinks โ€” and food.

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First, startup Redefine Meals begins massive expansion at Entenmannโ€™s site

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Long Island meal-prep startup Redefine Meals is expanding big time, transforming the former Entenmannโ€™s bakery site in Bay Shore into a massive food production hub (yet again).


Second, Broadway Commons food court falls silent ahead of major mall redevelopment

๐Ÿ” The Broadway Commons food court has closed ahead of a major redevelopment that will completely transform the mallโ€™s layout and offerings. The announcement marks a big step in plans to reimagine the long-time retail hub for new dining, entertainment, and community space.



Third, Wheatley Heights man arrested for punching player in high school basketball brawl

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ A Wheatley Heights man was arrested after storming the court and punching a teenage player during a heated late-game high school basketball brawl at Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills.

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More headlines to highlight

๐ŸŒฎ Tonyโ€™s Tacos is bringing its Italian-inspired tacos to a new standalone spot in Levittown later this year.

๐Ÿฃ Winter Long Island Restaurant Week returns Jan. 25โ€“Feb. 1 with prix-fixe menus at more than 150 eateries across Nassau and Suffolk.

๐Ÿฉบ A nurse strike was averted at three Northwell hospitals after tentative agreements were reached with union leaders.

๐Ÿ›’ The Fresh Grocer is closing its only Long Island store in Oakdale.

๐Ÿฅช Roast Sandwich House is opening its seventh Long Island location in Hauppauge early this year. It's in the former Capriotti's hero shop.


Beechwood begins pre-construction sales at 55+ condos in Moriches

๐Ÿก ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ Beechwood has begun pre-construction sales of new luxury condos (55+) in Moriches, bringing a fresh wave of residential options to the area. The communityโ€™s modern units and harbor views are already drawing strong interest ahead of construction.

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