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By Mike White · Feb. 13, 2025

☕ Good morning, Long Island!

🇲🇽 Mesita has just announced its opening date in Amityville.

🗞️ If you haven't made plans yet for Valentine's Day, all Del Fuego locations are 'going phoneless.' Keep your phone away, get 15% off.

🌧️ There's more rain in the forecast for this morning, but mainly before 10 a.m. The rest of the day will be cloudy with a high near 47.

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First, Smith Haven Mall to undergo multi-million renovation

👜 The planned remodel will include an all-new green space, new retailers and restaurants, an enhanced facade and upgraded amenities throughout the mall. The work is set to begin this summer and finish in 2026

Second, Hochul pledges $150 million to help move MacArthur terminal

🛩️ New York Governor Kathy Hochul was at MacArthur Airport yesterday, where she announced $150 million in state money to help connect Ronkonkoma station to a proposed north terminal.

Third, Support grows for young Long Beach woman battling cancer

📰 At just 30 years old, Brooke Olsen is facing a challenge that has upended her life. As she begins chemotherapy, her friends have stepped up.

More GLI headlines to highlight

🍗 Bonchon, a global Korean fried chicken chain with over 455 locations, is opening its first Long Island restaurant at Centereach Mall.

👓 The popular Warby Parker has just inked a lease for the new Shops at Sunvet in Holbrook, which is currently under construction.

🎓 Patchogue-Medford Superintendent Donna Jones announced her retirement Tuesday, ending a 31-year career in public education and a six-year stint leading one of Suffolk County’s largest school districts.

🎢 And Adventureland is putting a freeze on prices for this summer.

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