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Andy opened the Greek Island Diner in 2007. Services for the beloved owner are scheduled for Sunday and Monday.
01/09/2026

Andy opened the Greek Island Diner in 2007. Services for the beloved owner are scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

Andy Drepanis, the longtime owner of the Greek Island Diner in Wading River, has died at 63 after a battle with cancer. Services are Sunday and Monday.

Rolling in luck.
01/09/2026

Rolling in luck.

A Patchogue woman has claimed a $1 million top prize from the New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle, with the winning ticket sold on Route 112.

A major food operation is rising on the Island.
01/08/2026

A major food operation is rising on the Island.

At full scale, the facility is designed to support production of up to 200,000 meals per day, helping fuel Redefine Meals’ continued growth.

Several late-night car meet investigations across Suffolk County resulted in arrests, police said.
01/07/2026

Several late-night car meet investigations across Suffolk County resulted in arrests, police said.

Four arrests and multiple vehicles impounded as part off Suffolk Police investigations into illegal street takeovers and dangerous car meets.

Moriches waterfront living for 55+ buyers starts now.
01/07/2026

Moriches waterfront living for 55+ buyers starts now.

The 34-home development will offer waterfront amenities and customizable floorplans within the existing Waterways at Bay Pointe community.

Prices have been holding steady for Long Island Restaurant Week!
01/06/2026

Prices have been holding steady for Long Island Restaurant Week!

The winter edition of the popular dining promotion will run from Sunday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

It's about that time when many of us start thinking about a new career — maybe now more than ever.
01/06/2026

It's about that time when many of us start thinking about a new career — maybe now more than ever.

As AI reshapes offices and white-collar jobs tighten, GallettAir is urging young Long Islanders to consider careers in the skilled trades.

Almost every week, a child goes missing Long Island. Most are found safe or return home. Still, dozens of cases remain a...
01/06/2026

Almost every week, a child goes missing Long Island. Most are found safe or return home. Still, dozens of cases remain active.

Stay informed on Long Island’s missing children. See active cases, communities most affected, and how the NYS Missing Persons Clearinghouse tracks them.

Wegmans has said facial recognition is used only in a small number of locations deemed to have elevated security risks.
01/05/2026

Wegmans has said facial recognition is used only in a small number of locations deemed to have elevated security risks.

Wegmans responds to questions about facial recognition use and whether similar measures are in place at its Lake Grove store.

A brighter future starts at Sunrise.
01/05/2026

A brighter future starts at Sunrise.

Sunrise of Greenport is looking for school bus drivers and mechanics, and is offering generous salaries and benefit packages.

Five years. One thousand albums. No skipping.
01/03/2026

Five years. One thousand albums. No skipping.

A Long Island native is documenting his life through a personal countdown of 1,000 albums on his pop culture site, Pop Thruster.

GLI also took home 3rd Place for Best Website at the 2025 PCLI Media Awards.
01/03/2026

GLI also took home 3rd Place for Best Website at the 2025 PCLI Media Awards.

Greater Long Island saw major audience growth in 2025, with rising page views, social expansion, app downloads, and Emmy nominations.

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GreaterMoriches is the premier community news resource for the people of Shirley, Mastic, the Moriches and their neighbors.

This is a daily news website with a focus on quality writing and storytelling. Our emphasis is on features and community news.

The site is managed by a husband-and-wife team, longtime journalists Carl and Angela Corry of Shirley.