My town is finally putting up this building after years of delays. We had gotten the 10 million dollar grant that many towns have gotten to redevelop downtown. Me, personally, I’m excited for it. My DT area is really run down and I’m hoping this will liven it up and bring new, young, money in.

My question is for those who have had this built in their towns, has it done anything for the local economy or changed anything in either direction about the character of your Downtown.

I’m aware that I’m posting this in the Land of NIMBY lol. But my town needs something like this IMHO.

This building went through A LOT of brand name changes ! Originally W.T. Grant/Grant City (fall 1972-December 1975), later Woolco (March 1977-January 1983), then Caldor (May 26th of 1983-April 1999), and finally Kmart (November 14th of 1999-October 20th of 2024), then the last full size one in the mainland United States. This store is now a Target: https://massmarketretailers.com/target-gives-a-preview-of-new-bridgehampton-n-y-store-ahead-of-opening/
https://corporate.target.com/about/locations/upcoming-stores

Ok folks, need some help here.

It’s my anniversary and we will be around Long Beach. Looking on advice for a nice place to grab dinner.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Paul Lucia, 60, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Arson in the Second Degree and other related charges for setting fire to Riley Fibbers in East Islip. The defendant was irate that he was asked to leave the bar by staff members.

“The defendant admitted to intentionally setting fire to a local business, risking the lives of staff and patrons inside,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Violent crimes such as this will never be tolerated. The prison term he now faces holds the defendant accountable for what could have easily turned into an enormous tragedy.”

The evidence at trial established that, on November 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Lucia was a patron at Riley Fibbers Pub & Restaurant in East Islip when he was asked to leave by staff after taking a picture of one of the staff members.

The defendant drove away in a white Jeep Patriot and returned at approximately 7:30 p.m. with a gas can and a lighter. Video surveillance shows that Lucia exited the Jeep and dumped liquid from the gas can near the rear entrance of the restaurant. The entrance was open and occupied by patrons and employees at the time. 

Shortly thereafter, flames erupted on the premises as Lucia walked back to his vehicle and threw the gas can over a fence onto the adjacent property. He then immediately drove away. 

Riley Fibbers incurred fire damage to an exterior awning and the kitchen. Thankfully, no one was hurt or injured.

A witness at the scene provided a license plate number for the Jeep that Lucia was driving. Those plates were found to have been reported stolen one week prior to the arson.

Detectives with the Suffolk County Police Department’s Arson Squad conducted an investigation and recovered the cap to the gas can from a flowerpot outside the bar as well as the gas can from the adjacent property. A certified ignitable detection canine from the Suffolk County Fire Marshal’s Office was deployed at the scene and indicated the presence of ignitable liquids in several locations.

The following day, members of the Suffolk County Police Department located the defendant driving the white Jeep on Sunrise Highway and initiated a traffic stop. Lucia was placed under arrest, and a lighter that was used in the arson was recovered from inside the vehicle.

Full text at the SCDA's website: https://www.suffolkcountyda.org/bar-patron-pleads-guilty-to-arson/

Hi everyone! My husband just got a job in Stonybrook and we were looking for the best places to live near that area; willing to commute up to half an hour to an hour! We are 25-29 and looking for lively, walkable neighbourhoods! We don’t have a budget, preferably more modern. So far we have looked into The Core at the Station Yards in Lake Ronkonkoma and The New Village in Patchogue. We would appreciate all the help! :)

Just bought a house in Nassau and the first floor needs all new windows. Got a quote from Unified but turnaround time is 6-8 weeks. Any tips on where we can go with a shorter turnaround? Thanks

Hello all!

I will be moving to long island for work. It will be around Amityville for reference. Which areas do ya'll recommend to live in to have a tolerable drive commute 30-45min that is more west. For example, how is hempstead, garden city, great neck, hicksville, etc. Google maps shows a range between 30m-1h15m. I cry. I'm accustomed to ~50min commute however I'd prefer below that.

I’m looking to book a wine tour for about 14–16 people and would love some recommendations!
My husband wanted to rent a party bus and plan everything ourselves, but I was thinking going through an actual wine tour company might be easier.

I remember doing a few wine tours about 14+ years ago, and all we had to do was pay the driver and they took care of the rest.

Is that still how it works? Is it better to book through a wine tour company or just rent a party bus and plan it ourselves? Would love to hear any recommendations or recent experiences!

My husband and I are 29/30 and we are looking for leagues, trivia, honestly anything to do with people our age. We don’t have kids yet. We live on the east end (planning on moving to stony brook area around next year) and it gets so sleepy around here this time of year. Happy to drive if it weekly if that gets us out of the house. We play tennis pretty competitively, he loves football and would be open to literally anything!! Also looking for a church (with again people our age lol)

Beginner golfer here looking to get a good lesson, preferably not insanely expensive, basically need a lot of help with basic swing mechanics.

I am near the border of Suffolk and Nassau so looking around that area, I'm of heartland golf park in deer park since I work in that area, not sure about cost or any other pro at another range that might be a good fit?

Is there anywhere on the island that is doing haunted houses ?

Anyone can recommend a nice sushi place and a quiet bar or some place to get cocktails (able to have a conversation) between Balwin and Farmindale? It will be on a Friday night. Thanks.

Hi :) looking for a personal trainer for a couple in their mid 20s western Nassau, if anyone knows a good gym or someone on their own?

Sorry if this is asked all the time lol feel free to self promo!

Thank you!!!

i'm trying to find some parts for my car. most of the junkyards do it for you, which is way pricier than just paying a small fee and pulling the parts yourself. anyone know if there are any on long island? i couldn't find any. i know there are some in ct, but it wouldn't be worth it when factoring in gas and wear/tear costs.

Any restaurants?

I know home prices have been nothing but extra loopy since COVID but what has happened in just the last two years?? I’m looking mostly in western Suffolk and there are houses sold 1-2 yrs ago that would go for 50-100k more today. With rising rates and economic uncertainty, this feels so backwards to me. Everyone says the best time to buy is now but with rapid increases like this, I feel like I’ll always be playing catch up

I have a gas boiler venting into a masonry chimney. The wall around itself is damaged, with gaps around the chimney entry. Does anyone have any recommendations that works in Nassau county that can repair this?

Im a big mushroom identification fan and different mushrooms grow in different types of woods. Most of the good pine forest are soo far out east though. Curious if theres any pockets anywhere in nassau or closer. There's a little bit in bethpage state park but thats the best ive foubd

So obviously the housing market has been crazy for some time now but all over Nassau county so many contractors are buying homes, knocking them down and then rebuilding them to sell for 1.5 million. Why is this allowed? It feels like this shouldn’t be legal and prices out all normal families trying to buy their first home. How hasn’t there been any legislation to stop this.