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Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years In Riverhead 'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years In Riverhead
'We Love You All': Beloved Diner Closes After 30 Years In Riverhead Following a run of over three decades, a family-owned Long Island restaurant abruptly announced its immediate closure. “Today…will be our last day. It is with heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close.” In a Facebook post on Saturday, Sept. 30, the owners of Peconic Bay Diner – mother Chrissy and daughters Eleni and Chloe – announced that the Riverhead staple would be closing for good. “There are multiple factors involved” in the family’s decision to close shop, including the “astronomical” cost of goods, staffing troubles, and the uncertainty of the futu…

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by Sophie Grieser
Nassau
Lifestyle
New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices In Massapequa New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices In Massapequa
New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices In Massapequa A family-owned pizzeria is wowing diners on Long Island and beyond with its authentic Italian pies. “Wow, just wow.” Pizzeria Undici, located at 4195 Merrick Road in Massapequa, opened shop in June 2023. The Italian family-owned pizzeria had one goal: to serve the finest pizzas alongside the best customer service. In the few months since its opening, it appears to have done just that. “Long Island has a pretty good track record for pizza joints…and I suggest adding this one to your list,” wrote Nassau County resident Anthony S. on the shop’s Yelp page. Anthony and a group of his …

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by Sophie Grieser
Garfield-Lodi
Business
Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years
Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years After nearly 35 years, Crystal Florist and Greenhouse is saying farewell to its Bergen County digs. But not to worry, flower fans, it's merely moving seven miles north.  Crystal Florist and Greenhouse announced it is consolidating operations, closing its North Arlington location and moving everything to its second location in Garfield, Crystal Florist and Greenhouse II at 311 Passaic St.  The North Arlington location plans to shutter on Friday, June 30, with the consolidated store opening after the 4th of July. The North Arlington location opened in 1989, offering services for g…

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by Sam Barron
New Haven
Business
Branford Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say Branford Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say
Branford Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say A beloved family-owned business in Connecticut that sold plants, trees, perennials, and more to countless families over the decades has permanently closed after 74 years.  Shelley's Garden Center, located in Branford at 217 Main St. (Route 146), closed its doors on Sunday, April 30, the business's owners announced on social media.  Originally started in 1949 by Norm and Marion Chambers, the garden center began as a produce stand at Marion's family's restaurant, Smitty's Stonewall Cafe.  After several years of being referred to as "The Stand," Norm and Marion were able to save enough money…

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by Ben Crnic
West Orange
Business
Family-Owned Port Jervis Restaurant Announces Closure Family-Owned Port Jervis Restaurant Announces Closure
Family-Owned Port Jervis Restaurant Announces Closure A popular Hudson Valley taco restaurant known for its family-friendly environment and yummy brisket tacos has announced it will close for good. Tactikal Tacos located in Orange County on Jersey Avenue in Port Jervis made the announcement on Friday, March 10 they would not reopen in the Spring due to family matters. "As all of you know, our small business is family owned and operated," the business wrote on Facebook. "Family is extremely important to us and our customers have become our extended family as well. It is with sad and heavy hearts that we must announce that we will not be re-open…

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by Kathy Reakes
Englewood
News
Englewood Cliffs Swears In New Police Officers Englewood Cliffs Swears In New Police Officers
Englewood Cliffs Swears In New Police Officers Two new Englewood police officers begin attending the Bergen County law enforcement academy in January.Police Officers Christopher Corra and Matthew Maretic were sworn in earlier this month by Municipal Court Judge Carolina Calderon. Corra, a Washington Township resident, was previously a dispatcher with the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department.  Maretic, of Closter, was a collegiate swimmer and worked for a family-owned and -operated business.  Both were selected after a "comprehensive hiring process, consisting of a written examination, physical assessment, and thorough background inves…

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by Jerry DeMarco
North Orange
Business
'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Middletown 'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Middletown
'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Middletown A beloved Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley is closing after 71 years in business. In Orange County, the owners of Tony Boffa’s Restaurant, located in Middletown, announced that they are retiring and the eatery’s last day in business will be Sunday, Aug. 21. “We were hoping that someone would take over the family business and continue operating under Tony Boffa’s, but unfortunately that will not happen,” reads a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The owners went on to say that the restaurant has been their pride and joy and that none of their success would have been possible wi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Teaneck
Business
Authentic NY Bagel Shop Comes To Bergen County Authentic NY Bagel Shop Comes To Bergen County
Authentic NY Bagel Shop Comes To Bergen County A new bagel shop boasting New York-style bagels is coming to New Jersey. Family-owned and operated since 1975, Bagel Boss now brings its authentic bagels to Teaneck. The company's 14th location is owned by Teaneck residents Edward and Sophia Asante. Bagel Boss bagels are made and formed in New York by fifth and sixth-generation bagel bakers, and then baked fresh on-premise in New Jersey. ”Our commitment to providing authentic New York bagels and gourmet coffee, coupled with our food innovation and extraordinary customer service places us in a prime position for future growth in and o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Anne Arundel
News
Iconic Ocean City Restaurant Closes After 65+ Years Iconic Ocean City Restaurant Closes After 65+ Years
Iconic Ocean City Restaurant Closes After 65+ Years Phillips Seafood has shuttered its Ocean City "Crab House" location after 66 seasons in business. The family-owned restaurant chain which is famous in the Mid-Atlantic region for its crab cakes, fresh fish, and all "All-You-Can-Eat Buffett," made the announcement on Facebook, saying it will focus on its Baltimore location. In the post the family says: "The Phillips family has made the difficult decision to sell our Phillips Crab House property in Ocean City, Maryland, and the location has now permanently closed.  "Over our 66 seasons in business, we’ve served millions of families, vacatio…

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by Joe Gomez
Nassau
Business
Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location The owners of a popular restaurant that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine are preparing to launch a new location on Long Island. Ruta Oaxaca is set to open in Suffolk County around the second week in December, according to owner Jose Castillo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine (@rutaoaxacamex) Castillo owns the eatery with Chef Felipe Arellano and Chef Carlos Arellano, two brothers who were born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. The owners have operated their business in Astoria for nearly a year no…

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by Nicole Valinote
Union
Business
Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic
Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic A family-owned Westfield staple will remain in business, thanks to a mass community effort that raised nearly $40,000. It started with loyal Vicki's Diner customer Patricia Steckler, who started a GoFundMe for struggling owners Peter and Helen Rentoulis, who have helmed the diner for more than two decades. “Vicki's Diner is a joyful gathering place in downtown Westfield,” reads the fundraiser. “Peter and Helen Rentoulis…welcome everyone with warmth, humor, and delicious food.  "Sadly, since March and the pandemic, they have depleted their savings in order to pay their staff …

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by Valerie Musson
Cliffside Park-Edgewater
Business
Turkish Family Opens Cliffside Park Cafe Turkish Family Opens Cliffside Park Cafe
Turkish Family Opens Cliffside Park Cafe A new Turkish-American cafe has opened in Cliffside Park. Aegean Cafe is run by a Turkish family, bringing their own recipes to Anderson Avenue. The menu boasts borekes, spinach or beef and cheese wrapped in flaky filo dough, handmade dumplings, stuffed grape leaves and more. The owners recommend the Weekend Breakfast Supreme, a spread of Turkish delicacies including vegetables, fruits, several types of cheese, butter, honey, homemade pastries, Nutella, and more -- served with a Turkish tea pot. Weekend Breakfast Supreme, Aegean Cafe.Aegean Cafe Savory cheese rolls, or borkes: Spin…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains
Business
Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Westchester’s Business Leaders Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Westchester’s Business Leaders
Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Westchester’s Business Leaders The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) celebrated visionary leadership at the 17th annual Business Hall of Fame Awards, which had more than 600 attendees. The program was held Tuesday, April 30 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. It honored a total of six people the BCW considers “visionary leaders” with business successes that have contributed to the overall “vitality” of Westchester County’s economy. “All of the Hall of Fame winners possessed an uncanny sense of what potential customers were looking for and stayed ahead of the curve by delivering their products and service…

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by Valerie Musson
Hackensack
Business
New York Pizza Chain Expands To Maywood New York Pizza Chain Expands To Maywood
New York Pizza Chain Expands To Maywood A family-owned pizzeria with New York roots is expanding to Maywood. Singas Famous Pizza opened its first store in Queens in 1967 and began expanding across the borough in the 1980s.  The shop's first New Jersey location opened in Edison in 1991. Singas now has locations in North Brunswick, Jersey City, Lake Hiawatha and Elmwood Park. No word yet on an opening date. Singas Famous Pizza: 24-30 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood

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by Cecilia Levine
Mamaroneck
Business
Mamaroneck Restaurant Prides Itself On Family Feel Mamaroneck Restaurant Prides Itself On Family Feel
Mamaroneck Restaurant Prides Itself On Family Feel Rosa Merenda wants you to enter her restaurant and feel like family. As someone who grew up surrounded by people -- she's the second of seven kids --- the chef/owner greets each diner who walks into her Mamaroneck eatery like a long-lost friend.  A lifelong cook, she's owned Rosa's La Scarbitta Ristorante for eight years and prides herself on the familial atmosphere. Pleasing her guests -- and getting to know them -- is part of her restaurant's appeal. A sign painted on the wall in the front relays the mission:  “Come in as a stranger, leave as a member of the family.” Along with the warm…

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by Jeanne Muchnick