Four Capybara Pups Were Born at the Long Island Game Farm, and You Can Help Name Them
The Long Island Game Farm in Manorville welcomed four capybara pups on September 18, and a public naming contest is open now with a meet-the-pups prize.
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Massapequa's John Torra, 23, Is the New Voice of Quiet Riot
by Long Island Wave ·Quiet Riot chose 23-year-old John Torra of Massapequa as its new lead singer from more than 700 open-call submissions. His first tour opens in October.
The Hip-Hop Pioneers Long Island Forgot Are Getting Their Movie Saturday in Stony Brook
by Long Island Wave ·Archie Snowden came up in the scene the history books skipped. His film on Long Island's underground hip-hop pioneers screens Saturday in Stony Brook.
Five Nights of Light: MoCA L.I.ghts Returns to Downtown Patchogue October 22
by Long Island Wave ·Patchogue's after-dark projection festival returns October 22 to 26, free, with artworks lighting building facades and pop-up galleries across downtown.
The North Fork's Newest Winery Is Growing on a Mattituck Farm Settled in 1736
by Long Island Wave ·The family behind Rose Hill and Croteaux planted 70,000 vines on a Mattituck farm settled in 1736. The North Fork's newest winery is ready to make wine.
Farmingdale's Hidden Backyard Cafe Now Has a Bar of Its Own
by Long Island Wave ·The bakery tucked behind 441 Main Street opened as a tribute to a beloved aunt. Now Cobb's Corner, its bar nook by the fire pit, can finally pour for real.
Bar Franco Is Coming to the Commack Corner Jackson's Held for 19 Years
by Long Island Wave ·The Wantagh team behind Blackbird and Uncle Frank's is opening Bar Franco by the end of October, in the Commack room Jackson's held for 19 years.
Pho Lands on Jericho Turnpike: Súp Vietnamese Opens Its Fourth Long Island Dining Room
by Long Island Wave ·The corner that closed Lisbon Cafe and Cozumel is serving again. Súp Vietnamese opened at 399 Jericho Turnpike with day-simmered pho, bánh mì and a full bar.
Mineola's Community Center Started a $2.8 Million Makeover, Due Back by Next Summer
by Long Island Wave ·Work is underway on Mineola's community center: a new gym floor, renovated kitchen and modern heating, backed by $1.13 million from New York State.
Sushi by Miniature Bullet Train: Shinjuku Station Puts Westbury on Its Map
by Long Island Wave ·Shinjuku Station, an all-you-can-eat revolving sushi bar with miniature bullet train delivery and robot servers, lists Westbury as its first Long Island home.
Copiague's Skatepark Is Back in Concrete, and Saturday's Tanner Jam Will Break It In
by Long Island Wave ·The Town of Babylon rebuilt the Tanner Park skatepark in poured concrete, and the skate contest that calls Copiague home returns Saturday to christen it.
Long Island Video Will Run the Melville Chamber Expo Again. Every Exhibitor Table Is Already Sold Out.
by Long Island Wave ·Long Island Video returns as exclusive AV provider for the Melville Chamber Business Expo on October 27 at the Hilton Melville. Free to attend, and the floor is sold out.
Five Courses, Six Wines and Two Past Presidents: Inside a Dental Society Benefit Dinner in Saint James
by Long Island Wave ·Enology in Saint James gave its dining room to a single seating for a Suffolk County Dental Society fundraiser: five courses, six wines, and two past presidents telling the stories.
Mahjong Lands on Long Beach Road: MJ Social Opens Friday in Island Park
by Long Island Wave ·MJ Social opens at 203A Long Beach Road in Island Park this week, with mahjong and canasta lessons, open play and a booking calendar already taking reservations.
Cohen Children's Ties for No. 1 Children's Hospital in New York
by Long Island Wave ·The new U.S. News rankings put New Hyde Park's Cohen Children's Medical Center in a tie for best children's hospital in New York, with 10 nationally ranked specialties.
A Melville Studio Built a Health App That Reads Your Pulse Off Your Face. Wave Wellness Launches in October.
by Long Island Wave ·Wave Agency launches Wave Wellness in October: a 40-second face scan, one daily score, a biological age built on PhenoAge, your labs charted, and no subscription.
Scare Season Opens Across Long Island, From a $25 Charity Walk to Five Haunted Houses in One Park
by Long Island Wave ·Bayville is already screaming, and Friday night Wading River, Bellport and Melville join in. Long Island's 2026 haunted attractions, with real dates and prices.
The Melville Chamber's Holiday Party Is December 7 at One10. Free for Members, $35 for Guests.
by Long Island Wave ·The Melville Chamber holiday party is on December 7 at One10 in Melville, 5:30 to 7:30. Free for members, $35 for guests, and nothing on the agenda.
Belmont Reopened Sold Out, and the Best Dirt Horse in the World Took Its First Big Race
by Long Island Wave ·Belmont Park's first card since the rebuild sold out, Japan's Forever Young ran off with the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup, and 46 racing days run to December 6.
The Ducks Are Three Wins From a Championship, and the Series Ends in Central Islip
by Long Island Wave ·The Ducks swept Hagerstown for the North Division title, and the Atlantic League Championship Series lands at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Friday.
Copenhagen's Joe & The Juice Is Now Open in Woodbury, Where Gabby's Bagels Used to Be
by Long Island Wave ·The global juice bar chain has opened its second Long Island cafe at 8025 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, in the corner Gabby's Bagels long called home.
Walt Whitman's Preston Park Wins World Championship Silver in South Korea
by Long Island Wave ·Huntington Station's Preston Park, a Walt Whitman senior, won junior team silver at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon on Sunday.
Patchogue's Hospital Put a Food Pantry in Its Main Lobby, for Patients Heading Home
by Long Island Wave ·NYU Langone's Patchogue hospital opened a free food pantry in its main lobby with Island Harvest, so discharged patients go home with groceries.
Pumpkin Picking Is On Across Long Island: Six Farms, Their Real Hours and Their Prices
by Long Island Wave ·Pumpkin season opened this weekend at Stakey's, Hank's PumpkinTown and White Post Farms. Six Long Island pumpkin farms, with real 2026 days, hours and prices.
Hoshi Wants More of Patchogue's Main Street: A Steak House Is in the Works
by Long Island Wave ·A new venture called Hoshi Steak House Inc covers suites 35, 37 and 41 at 35 W Main St in Patchogue, where Hoshi Sushi & Hibachi cooks today.
Wine Is Coming to the Restaurant Hidden Inside East Farmingdale's Pasta Warehouse
by Long Island Wave ·The Italian importer at 111 Milbar Blvd is preparing to pour wine with its warehouse pasta, a first for the East Farmingdale address.
Foleys Opened Friday Night on Park Boulevard, and the Old Woody's Corner Is Back
by Long Island Wave ·Foleys opened its Massapequa Park location Friday night at the old Woody's Village Saloon corner at 1015 Park Boulevard, capping a fast build-out.
A New Restaurant Is Taking Shape at the Rockville Centre Corner Where Catch 13 Went Dark
by Long Island Wave ·RVC Food Group LLC is preparing a full restaurant and bar at 13 N Park Ave, the Rockville Centre corner dark since Catch 13 closed in April.
Rookies, Bellmore's Kids-Only Gym, Is Now Open in Oceanside
by Long Island Wave ·Rookies Kids Fitness & Athletics opened its second location at 3648 Long Beach Road in Oceanside on September 14, with classes for kids from 15 months to 14.
A Glass of Something With the Rainbow Cookies? Merrick's Sweet & Salty Ride Bakery Plans to Pour
by Long Island Wave ·Sweet & Salty Ride Bakery at 2071 Merrick Road in Merrick is preparing to add drinks to its dessert counter, a new direction for the cake shop.
Abigayle's Is Open at the Preston House, and Riverhead's Grandest Porch Is Taking Reservations
by Long Island Wave ·Abigayle's is open at Riverhead's 1905 Preston House: lunch and dinner Thursday to Monday, a daily happy hour, and a $2 oyster social hour on the landmark porch.
The Mini MILE Bus Starts Monday: Bellmore to East Meadow, Free Through October
by Long Island Wave ·NICE's new Mini MILE pilot links the Bellmore LIRR station to Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow starting September 21, with on-demand pickups and free rides through October 31.
After Seven Years, Tracks Is Back in Its Old Corner of Penn Station's LIRR Concourse
by Long Island Wave ·Tracks Raw Bar & Grill reopened Wednesday in its original Penn Station corner by Tracks 18 and 19, seven years after concourse construction pushed it out.
The Neighborhood Coffee Opens on Woodfield Road, With a Drive-Thru and a Full Kitchen
by Long Island Wave ·Lakeview cut the ribbon on The Neighborhood Coffee at 678 Woodfield Road, a coffee shop and kitchen built to be the hamlet's gathering spot.
Island 16 and the Farmingdale Showcase Just Changed Hands, and the New Owner Is Belgian
by Long Island Wave ·Belgium's Kinepolis has completed its purchase of Showcase Cinemas, putting Island 16 in Holtsville and the Farmingdale Cinema de Lux under new ownership.
Same-Day Answers: LIJ Opens a $12.6 Million Outpatient Heart Center in New Hyde Park
by Long Island Wave ·Northwell's Long Island Jewish Medical Center opened a $12.6 million outpatient cardiology center on Marcus Avenue with same-day testing and free parking.
The Marquee on Smithtown's Main Street Looks Like 1933 Again
by Long Island Wave ·The Smithtown Performing Arts Center cut the ribbon on a new Main Street marquee that recreates its 1933 look with modern LED panels, backed by a $500,000 county award.
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