By Mike White 🚠 Feb. 19, 2026

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☕ Good morning, Long Island!

✨Here's a 48-hour guide to Beacon, New York that highlights must-see art, eats, and outdoor spots for a memorable weekend getaway.

🍻 Owners of the iconic Clam Bar in Amagansett have purchased Sag Harbor’s beloved Corner Bar and plan to refresh the menu and space while keeping the name and neighborhood charm.

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Weather: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 41. Rain overnight.

1. Beacon of Long Island unveils cinematic preview of 2027 reopening

🎥 Ownership in Port Washington has released a 1-minute, 51-second sizzle reel offering a stylized, AI-generated photo and video tour of what the restored 100-year-old venue is expected to become.

2. Mike DelGuidice’s ‘Live on the Porch’ music venue coming soon to Smithtown

🎵 Mike DelGuidice, lead singer of the Billy Joel cover band Big Shot and a longtime member of Billy Joel’s band, is opening a new 4,000-square-foot music venue called Live on the Porch in Smithtown that’s aimed at spotlighting original artists and intimate live performances.

3. Gateway helped shape a legend: Robert Duvall’s early days in Bellport

🎭 Gateway Theatre in Bellport was a pivotal early stage for Robert Duvall’s acting career, where the legendary actor honed his craft long before his iconic film roles.

Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue to celebrate 10 years with a gala

Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a March 19 gala at The Piermont in Babylon to honor a decade of saving animals and supporting the community. Click here for details.

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