Suffolk County police are investigating the stabbing death of a 47-year-old man in Bay Shore on Saturday A 47-year-old man was fatally stabbed near the Bay Shore LIRR station Saturday evening A 911 caller reported the incident around 6:40 p.m He was taken to South Shore University Hospital The Suffolk County homicide squad is investigating Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Check back for updates on this developing story Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that seasonal beach parking sticker sales and the free distribution of stickers to senior citizens and the disabled will begin on Saturday The Oyster Bay Town Board has restricted beach access to residents only A major sand replenishment project was completed over the past several months “Break out the beach towels and sunscreen because summer is just around the corner The Town of Oyster Bay is a true staycation destination offering some of the best beaches in the world you can avoid the inevitable lines that often accompany the start of the beach season and spend more time with your feet in the sand instead.” Beach parking stickers will be on sale beginning Saturday Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay and at TOBAY Beach beach parking stickers will be available for purchase on weekends only from 8AM to 4PM at Centre Island Beach in Bayville and Philip B Healey Beach at Florence Avenue in Massapequa beach parking stickers will be available for purchase daily from 8AM to 4PM at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff To purchase a beach parking sticker for your vehicle residents must present a valid NYS driver’s license with residency in the Town of Oyster Bay and bring the vehicle they plan to drive to the beach Parking stickers are placed on the vehicle at the time of purchase Only residents may purchase beach parking stickers for Town of Oyster Bay beaches which pay for themselves following three visits FREE PASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: Town of Oyster Bay residents aged 60+ can obtain a free parking sticker by presenting their driver’s license with Town residency and their vehicle registration senior residents must be present in the vehicle for entry on each visit seniors can show their driver’s license and get a free day pass FREE PASSES FOR DISABLED/SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS: Residents who are permanently disabled or receive social security can acquire a free beach parking pass by showing their Notice of Award Letter or Handicapped Parking Permit issued from the Nassau County Department Office for the Physically Challenged alongside with a valid driver’s license showing residency in the Town and vehicle registration A parking sticker will then be adhered to the vehicle DISCOUNTS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS & VETERANS: Town of Oyster Bay volunteer firefighters active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans’ quality for beach parking passes at reduced rates please call the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department A Burlington department store is being planned for the closed Big Lots location in Bay Shore, Greater Long Island has learned A representative for the New Jersey-based retailer has confirmed that the company is looking to open at 1851 Sunrise Highway this fall “We are thrilled to bring a new store to the Bay Shore community offering residents our everyday low prices on a wide assortment of brand name merchandise for the entire family and home,” the Burlington rep said Big Lots closed its Bay Shore store, and all others — nearly 1,000 in total — earlier this year after going bankrupt Big Lots’ president and CEO said that “in order to protect the value of the Big Lots estate we have made the difficult decision to begin the GOB (going out business) process.” the space in the Best Buy shopping center had been home to a Toys R Us Now it’s making way for Burlington Stores Top: Burlington Store exterior photo courtesy of Facebook Tap here to see what’s happening Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A man was found fatally stabbed behind a Bay Shore building Officers responded to the rear of 115 Railroad Plaza after a 911 caller reported a stabbing around 6:40 p.m they discovered 47-year-old Shurvell Rush suffering from a stab wound to his chest was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are actively investigating the case Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS USA - 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Another said that the "dress has instantly become a closet favorite," adding that it's "so flattering," "couldn't be more comfortable," and is "super soft."  Customer reviews won't steer you wrong — shop this $30 Old Navy athletic dress before it's gone Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing Richard Burnsworth’s Faster Gator is an unblemished 2-for-2 and will be tested in Saturday’s Listed $150,000 Bay Shore the Vekoma bay steps up in class after a pair of sprint wins at Laurel Park He graduated on debut in pacesetting fashion going five furlongs in June and added blinkers for a winning seasonal bow at 5 1/2 furlongs on March 7 Faster Gator was off a step slow to travel 3 1/2 lengths back in fourth position early before circling five wide and kicking home strongly in the lane for a 1 1/4-length score over next-out winner Slam Notion in a final time of 1:04.68 – registering a field-best 82 Beyer Speed Figure in victory “Hopefully he likes seven-eighths,” said Farrior “He trains like a horse that wants to go farther we kind of missed the break which might have helped us a bit because he’s usually keen We learned we don’t have to be on the lead who piloted both wins and will exit post 3 Bocachica said he was kind of waiting on horses he was sitting there waiting instead of drawing off,” Farrior said and the blinkers seem like they’ve helped him a lot.”  Faster Gator enters from a string of sharp works at his Laurel homebase including two bullets ahead of a most recent half-mile in 48.20 seconds on April 10 so we cross our fingers the next five days and we’ll come up and take a shot,” said Farrior “I work him by himself because he likes to go He’s a nice horse who always gallops out strong His exercise rider is actually jockey Manny Franco’s brother-in-law a $50,000 purchase at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale out of the multiple stakes-placed Nobiz Like Shobiz mare Comforter is a half-brother to Group 3-placed Killer Collect R and H Stable’s Grade 1-placed Mo Plex [post 4 Manny Franco] cuts back in distance from a half-length third versus New York-breds in the local one-turn mile Gander on March 8 the Complexity bay was making his first start off the layoff and bobbled at the start to press the pace but couldn’t hold off Soontobeking and National Identity – who finished a respective second and third in Sunday’s local NYSSS Times Square winning the six-furlong Grade 3 Sanford and state-bred Funny Cide presented by Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital at Saratoga Race Course as well as finishing third in the Grade 1 Champagne and second in the state-bred Sleepy Hollow around a one-turn mile in the fall here Bred in the Empire State by Everything’s Cricket Racing a $45,000 OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training purchase Javier Castellano] cuts back in distance after making his first three starts at one mile the McKinzie bay finished off the board last out in the Listed Mucho Macho Man on January 4 at Gulfstream Park “We are looking to run in New York because it is seven furlongs and we think the long stretch and the distance is going to be perfect for him,” D’Angelo said we are very confident in him this weekend.”  McKellen breezed a bullet half-mile in 47.60 seconds on Friday at the Palm Meadows Training Center We made some corrections for him after his last race and he has really improved as you can see on the work tab,” D’Angelo said clarifying that the correction was a new bit McKellen graduated on debut in October at Gulfstream Park ahead of an optional-claiming second to next-out Grade 3 Lecomte-victor Disco Time in November at Churchill Downs CJ Stables and Edwin Barker’s West Virginia-bred Pascaline [post 1 Kendrick Carmouche] enters from an over six-month layoff since a win in the one-mile off-the-turf Laurel Futurity on September 28 at its namesake track the Upstart bay improved to 2-for-2 in the Laurel Futurity when stalking and pouncing to beat next-out winners Studlydoright and Just a Fair Shake with the former being Grade 3-placed and a dual Listed stakes-winner Pascaline closed to win his debut sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs in August at Colonial Downs He was a $40,000 purchase at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling sale out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Tres Chic making him a full-brother to the stakes-winner Social Chic Rounding out the field is stakes-placed Share the Ludt [post 2 who steps up in class from a sixth-out graduation in a New York-bred maiden sprint on March 29 here for owner/trainer Melanie Giddings The Bay Shore is slated as Race 8 on Saturday’s nine-race card America’s Day at the Races will present live coverage and analysis of the Aqueduct Racetrack spring meet on the networks of FOX Sports. For the broadcast schedule and channel finder, visit https://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/racing/tv-schedule/ NYRA Bets is the official wagering platform of Aqueduct Racetrack, and the best way to bet every race of the spring meet. Available to horse players nationwide, the NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at www.NYRABets.com This summer season is perfect to cool off on a swim or splice the crystal-clear depths of one of the Great Lakes. The world's largest freshwater lake systems in North America encompass states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota There is a small town nearby for a refreshing escape in the area settled for centuries Poised on renowned bodies The two Grand Marais in different states are eight hours apart along the shore of Lake Superior which reveals the breadth of the world's largest freshwater body a mirror into an ancient soul and the surrounding UP forests Despite a tiny population of barely over 300 Pick from the popular Woodland Park Campground Between a scenic waterfall and miles of uncrowded beachfront it feels too good to be true to enjoy water sports or relax for days away The curving slice of West Bay coast lends a cozy feel Drop by the visitor and the quirky Pickle Barrel House Lake Superior Beach just juts into the lake where the modest Harbor of Refuge—Outer Lighthouse on the lake—gets a tough beating by the waves Inner Light is easily accessible and provides excellent views of the crescent-shaped harbor Not even halfway around to the western side of Lake Superior, this Marais is grand in comparison Still just a tiny harbor village that boasts a city status Minnesota's oldest art colony is one of the state's most beloved lakeside escapes or hunting with your own camera in scenic surroundings there are plenty of ways to get the most even on a short escape So park at Grand Marais Campground & Marina and find inspiration around every corner from local shops to bring treasure home to the Artist’s Point with an easel recreating sailboats and the lighthouse on this whale-tail-shaped platform into Lake Superior Named "America’s Coolest Small Town" by Budget Travel Magazine find your next great adventure along the Pincushion Mountain Trail System indulge in local hospitality and North Shore flavor dining al fresco Manistique is a Lake Michigan harborfront town at the mouth of the Manistique River on the Upper Peninsula The riverfront Old Manistique Water Tower houses a museum Check out the serene Lake Michigan Public Beach down the shore Thompson Rogers Roadside Park offers picnic tables and grills to unwind in good company Surrounded by state and national forest land the Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse is a bright red beacon tipping a boardwalk Stretch your legs at sunset and catch its blinking red eye at a distance upon the night's descent It is just 17 minutes inland around Indian Lake to one of the UP's most mystical places, the ancient Kitch-iti-kipi. Meaning "the Big Spring," the Ojibwa nicknamed it “Mirror of Heaven” and believed it had powers. Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring sure does swirling out clouds of sand and mesmerizing the onlookers with reflections of the sky and forest frigid waters host large brown trout and preserve a kaleidoscope of the spring’s flora Oscoda makes for quite a fisherman's escape or boating escapades at the mouth of the Au Sable River or get a rental for calm paddling on this North American canoeing river The beach bums enjoy pristine sands along the river and the Great Lake plus the inner Cedar Lake and Van Etten Lake spend a day along the trails in the sights and sounds of nature or catch a fish and fry it up at sunset along the beach at Three Mile Beach Park Hidden within the eastern part of the Huron-Manistee National Forests area falltime blush touches Oscoda particularly scenically The 14-foot-tall Lumberman's Monument and visitor center open through October with hands-on activities while the nearby aviation museum is a reminder of its diverse past is one of the state's smallest and most scenic towns With lush nature stark against the deep blue the view to the horizon is only a small part of the immense Lake Superior Visitors enjoy the shorefront trails to Sister Bay Beach From the sandy shores for swimming and paddleboarding Sister Bay Marina offers rentals and excursions plus in-town guides like Sister Bay Scenic Boat Tours Explore with a professional at the helm or show off your own skills you will get winded along the winding trails through secluded Unwind at a coffee shop or one of the popular restaurants like Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik plus Bay Shore Outfitters and Bargains Unlimited The radiance of the region extends into every season with vibrant fall colors embracing the bay then catch a summer concert and the sunset from the renowned Pebble Beach Joseph is a refreshing getaway from the city on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the St The lush nature makes for grand escapades or a family camping trip along the crystal clear waters about halfway between Chicago and Grand Rapids Take in the blufftop views at the Lookout Park then stroll along the main street to the popular Silver Beach County Park The towering dunes to the west feature a pavilion overlooking the lake panorama The town boasts two iconic lighthouses and Tiscornia Park one of the most scenic spots in southwest Michigan the Whirlpool Compass Fountain at the county park is like a huge plaza/splash pad to cool off mid-browsing From kids museums to Silver Harbor Brewing Company there's something for everyone and a huge art scene at Krasl Art Center and Box Factory for the Arts At almost 10,000 in population, Sturgeon Bay is a world-renowned shipbuilding hub in the Door County Peninsula Get a glimpse at the maritime museum and a waterfront stroll along historic fishing tugs and container ships Sturgeon Bay packs historic shopping districts with galleries The area's distinct splendor is off-the-hook for land adventures like Whitefish Dunes State Park's shoreline trails over huge sand dunes into a thick forest Cave Point County Park features dramatic limestone cliffs Explore submerged caves and trails overlooking Lake Michigan or enjoy sailing or swimming in Green Bay's embrace The rich natural beauty and nautical heritage encompass year-round recreation and events—at the raceway and Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week in August Visit in the sensual spring season with daffodils and fruit-picking through the nearby orchards Potawatomi State Park packs over 1,200 acres of rolling woodland and sparkling bay for hikes Door County Peninsula is nationally famous for its unrivaled beauty and ideal location for holidays and escapes Two Door County gems are the secluded Sister Bay and the magnificent landscapes surrounding the shipbuilding hub of Sturgeon Bay From marinas and lighthouses to local beaches, these towns of under 10,000 are tiny, quirky, and therefore, overlooked by the mainstream tourists. Each oasis in the water-engulfed region is an atypical escape to avoid floods of visitors and experience the Great Lakes region on a personal level photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com and veterans are honored at hometown heroes ceremony and baseball game between Connetquot High School and Bay Shore High School Connetquot's Dylan Cerrone hits against Bay Shore Suffolk County Police Emerald Society play at hometown heroes ceremony and baseball game between Connetquot and Bay Shore Bay Shore pitcher Michael Renwick against Connetquot and veterans are honored at hometown heroes ceremony and baseball game at Connetquot High School in Bohemia and veterans are honored at hometown heroes ceremony and baseball game between Connetquot High School and Bay Shore High School at Connetquot High School in Bohemia on Saturday Bay Shore’s biggest block party is making its return The beloved Alive by the Bay street festival series is back for summer 2025 and Main Street will once again be shut down for the festivities The event is run by the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee and has grown every year since it first launched in 2017 organizers added a fifth date — and that’s happening again this summer Flashback moment: Check out our very first story ever on Alive by the Bay The Greater Long Island team will be out there capturing the scenes — so be sure to say hi and smile for the camera We’ll also be publishing our popular guide ahead of opening night check out some of our favorite Alive by the Bay photos from over the years below A Bay Shore man has been charged with selling drugs out of his Deer Park auto shop was arraigned Wednesday on an array of drug charges following a 10-month investigation focused on his "Beema Boyz” shop Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced Suffolk police began investigating the narcotics trafficking network Rose allegedly ran out of his garage an undercover detective purchased cocaine from Rose on seven different occasions during the 10-month operation Authorities executed a search warrant at Beema Boyz on April 10 according to the district attorney’s office Rose was apprehended with what authorities said was cocaine residue on his clothing as he tried to flee from the bathroom to the building’s exit Rose "allegedly flushed much of the cocaine he possessed” down the toilet when police executed the search warrant Police recovered a quantity of cocaine from the toilet and over eight ounces of cocaine from Rose’s office desk "a hot plate used for cooking crack-cocaine,” and other drug paraphernalia officials retrieved packages labeled "Ahijado,” a Spanish word that translates to "godson,” which they believe were used to transport kilograms of cocaine Rose was arraigned before acting Supreme Court Justice Philip Goglas at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree seven counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance eight counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance one count of tampering with physical evidence and two counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia “Right now we’re maintaining his innocence,” Tuohy added in a telephone interview Wednesday afternoon Goglas ordered Rose held on bail of $1.5 million cash $3 million bond or $6 million partially secured bond throughout the case Rose is scheduled to return to court June 17 and faces 12 to up to 24 years behind bars if convicted on the top count Suffolk County Police issued an alert Monday that they are actively searching for two missing teenage girls from South Shore communities The department is seeking the public’s help in finding Danielle Dean Police are also looking for 16-year-old Lillian Lopez walking out of her home on Board Place in West Babylon The girls’ missing persons cases were featured in the Suffolk County Police Department’s #MissingMonday public awareness campaign Officials did not indicate whether they believe the cases are related though the teens disappeared from South Shore communities within days of each other Anyone with information on either missing teen is asked to call 911 or the SCPD’s non-emergency number at 631.852.COPS Top photos: (from left) Missing Suffolk teens Danielle Dean and Lillian Lopez (provided by SCPD) Trained by Jeremiah Englehart, the Complexity colt showed star power as a juvenile by winning his first three starts all at sprint distances from the outermost post 7 including the Grade 3 Sanford and state-bred Funny Cide presented by Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital at Saratoga Race Course Mo Plex completed his 2-year-old campaign with on-the-board efforts at Aqueduct traveling a one-turn mile in the Grade 1 Champagne and state-bred Sleepy Hollow He entered Saturday’s test from a close third in his seasonal debut in the local one-mile state-bred Gander on March 8 who exited post 4-of-5 carrying a field-high 123 pounds – five pounds more than each of his rivals “Any time that you get a horse who looks very precocious as a 2-year-old and goes on and wins his first three races obviously he's going to be running against tougher competition,” Englehart said His last race was his first race off a layoff going a flat mile You want them to back up what you think of them and I'm glad to get another ‘W,’ and kind of re-affirm what we have thought all along about him." who entered a perfect 2-for-2 at Laurel Park made the lead from post 3 under Arnaldo Bocachica but it was Mo Plex who pressured from the outside and put a head in front through an opening quarter-mile in 23.09 seconds over the fast main track Pascaline attempted an inside move approaching the turn with Share the Ludt and McKellen trying wide bids as Faster Gator battled back to gain a half-length advantage after a half-mile in 45.55 Mo Plex put his head back in front at the stretch call but a stubborn Faster Gator continued to find more as the field straightened away would not be denied the narrow win in a final time of 1:21.96 Pascaline completed the trifecta with Share the Ludt and the Hall of Famer Javier Castellano-piloted McKellen rounding out the order of finish “You’ve got to give credit to the horse from Anthony – he was tough to go by The three horse [Faster Gator] broke on top I let him take it and just sit right next to him and put the pressure so he wanted to get close to me and I let my horse go a little bit I had a lot of horse under me the whole way,” Franco continued but now it seems like he’s straightening out a lot better this year.” Bocachica said Faster Gator performed admirably in his first start outside of Laurel Park “He was really game and he never gave up – the other horse just was better today,” Bocachica said he just couldn’t beat the other horse.” confirmed they would consider a potential start in the seven-furlong Grade 1 $500,000 Woody Stephens on June 7 during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course “It’s a great race for moving forward no question about it,” Higgins said of the Bay Shore win “I think distance is an issue… I think seven furlongs may be his sweet spot Maybe we’ll stretch him out a little come summertime.” Bred by Everything’s Cricket Racing, Mo Plex banked $82,500 in victory while improving his record to 7-4-1-2. He returned $4.60 for a $2 win bet. Mo Plex was a $45,000 purchase at last year’s OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training and is out of the unraced Uncle Mo mare Mo Joy a half-sister to dual stakes-placed Little Daddy and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert Ulta Beauty is changing its Bay Shore location Ulta Beauty will be closing its South Shore Mall location this spring as part of a relocation of the beauty supply retailer five minutes down the road which announced plans in November to add over 200 stores nationwide — including at least two on Long Island — plans to open a new location at the Gardiner Manor Mall in Bay Shore this summer the retailer will be closing its existing location at the South Shore Mall later this spring The company did not provide exact dates for its Bay Shore closing or opening an outdoor shopping center located at 834 Sunrise Highway did not respond to requests seeking comment on the Ulta move The new location will be roughly 10,000 square feet and will feature Ulta’s Salon and Beauty Bar offerings retail and all things business across Long Island the country’s largest specialty beauty chain said last year that it planned to open up locations in Selden and Oceanside this spring or summer senior equity analyst at Morningstar Research Services LLC said although Ulta has continued to add more stores nationwide the retailer has faced challenges recently due to increased competition and decreased consumer sales of beauty products "Ulta has been affected by competition in beauty that has really increased in the last few years partly because Sephora has been opening stores inside Kohl’s locations," Swartz said "There’s also been in an increase of beauty sales through channels like Amazon or TikTok." showed that sales fell 2% to $3.49 billion from $3.55 billion the same quarter a year earlier "The beauty industry itself has not been particularly strong in the last few quarters," Swartz said but it did admit this past week that 2024 was the first year where Ulta lost share in prestige beauty," he said "And it was because of the heavy increase of Sephora stores." a third-party order fulfillment business for online merchants An international company that fills and ships orders for online retailers is closing its Bay Shore warehouse this month and eliminating nearly 70 jobs ShipMonk submitted a notice to the state Department of Labor saying it has begun laying off the 67 employees at its 93,800-square-foot facility at 5 Inez Dr The shutdown is to be completed by April 30 and comes at a time when the vacancy rate for industrial space on Long Island is the highest it has been in nearly a decade A spokesperson for the Florida-based company didn’t respond to requests for comment this week With the closure of the Bay Shore warehouse ShipMonk will have 11 company-owned facilities in California a third-party logistics company offering fulfillment services to online businesses was started in 2016 by then-college student Jan Bednar ShipMonk recently opened its Nevada and Pennsylvania warehouses they total 1.5 million square feet and have 375 employees according to a news release about the new warehouses The closure of ShipMonk’s Bay Shore warehouse comes as various developers have proposed, and in some cases begun construction on according to data compiled by Newsday from visits to building sites and government documents in September make up the Island's industrial real estate market which saw a higher vacancy rate in the three months ended March 31 based on a report from the commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield The vacancy rate was 5.5% for all industrial space in Nassau and Suffolk counties “Despite more developers breaking ground on new projects demand has softened and more existing space is becoming available,” Mastrogiannis said And under slightly different circumstances The Linwood Restaurant & Cocktails The spot is closing for renovations and will be reopening as Bar Lucy “The ownership and management will stay the same and Chef Henry & our General Manager Sarah will remain at the helm,” The Linwood team first announced on Facebook and Instagram on Feb “Our new concept is called BAR LUCY and the vision is a sexy “Neighborhood Italian” restaurant serving a mix of red sauce classics We are bursting with passion and enthusiasm for this new project and hope you will follow along on this journey They also released these renderings of the planned Bar Lucy: “Come down this week and celebrate with us,” The Linwood’s chef said in an Instagram video that was released Saturday “We’re really fortunate and grateful to be here on Main Street in Bay Shore and to see the diversity grow and the town change and it’s time to change with it,” added the GM and the heart of The Linwood will still be alive and well at Bar Lucy … “You’ll see some new faces but the Linwood will live on through Bar Lucy and we’re excited to have you.” No timeline for the opening was made public Photo: Renderings posted to The Linwood on Facebook. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Linwood (@thelinwood) 2025 at 4:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The parade kicks off in March Patrick's Day Parade is one of Long Island's largest and this year the festivities will kick off about a week before the actual holiday on Saturday The parade route starts at South Saxon Avenue and turns westbound onto Montauk Highway, traveling for 1.6 miles. According to the parade committee Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and the parade will disband up North Clinton Avenue to Mechanicsville Road and Union Boulevard Anyone interested in participating in the parade may find more information here Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Jermaine King scored 31 points and Jawuan Smith had 17 for the No Jermaine King said Floyd dedicated the season to its late assistant coach Darrell Sumpter whom he called the team’s “building block” on Tuesday Tuesday’s Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball semifinal game had some new faces and some old It had been 367 days since the two programs met as unbeatens in the 2024 Suffolk Class AAA final — the first Suffolk championship game between two undefeated teams since 1978 — inside the same Longwood gym Bay Shore survived Floyd’s comeback and beat the Colonials by six The Marauders remained unbeaten before losing to Green Tech in the state final Jermaine King scored 31 points and Jawuan Smith had 17 to lead No The rematch provided Floyd (19-3) plenty of motivation but the greatest external motivator has been the dedication of its season to assistant coach Darrell Sumpter who was killed in a car accident in December “If you talked to Coach D before this season the one part that he always talked about was getting back to this place at Longwood and facing Bay Shore again and starting the game where we left off versus them last year,” Floyd coach Will Slinkosky said “We always talked about how we didn't lose last year And our guys proved that it was enough time on that clock that we were going to overcome King’s two gave Floyd a 63-61 lead with 1:38 left in overtime Floyd center Dahmarion Moses had a huge block with 17 seconds left in overtime to preserve it and King made 4 of 4 free throws in the final 12.3 seconds Floyd outscored Bay Shore 8-2 in the extra session Smith’s jumper gave Floyd a 59-53 lead with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter but Bay Shore (20-2) scored six straight points to end regulation Kingsley Rogers (22 points) hit a three with 4.5 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 59 King missed a three at the regulation buzzer Carter Wilson scored 17 points and Corey Faines had 13 for Bay Shore and they’re a very great team,” Smith said “We just wanted to get that rematch and get back at them because they (sent) us home last year The Bay Shore Neighborhood Library is ready to reopen its doors to the public inviting the public to tour the new contemplative community space The Bay Shore Neighborhood Library will be open six days a week beginning Saturday while the Alamitos Neighborhood Library will return to its five-day schedule “The Bay Shore Neighborhood Library renovations are a testament to the City’s commitment to enhancing community spaces and promoting lifelong learning and connection,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement “We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this exciting milestone and rediscover all the exciting resources this branch offers in a new and improved space.” The grand reopening celebration will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. followed by a lineup of family-friendly programming throughout the day and free use of the upgraded spaces and library services The event will feature a performance by Christopher T and all-day arts and crafts activities for residents of all ages  “Bay Shore Neighborhood Library is a center of inspiration and learning and I am thrilled to see it returning better than ever to meet the needs of our community,” said Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan in a public statement we are investing in the future of our district by creating a vibrant accessible resource for all residents.” The Bay Shore branch underwent upgrades beginning in fall 2023 to provide a more accessible and engaging environment for patrons These updates include new windows that will increase energy efficiency; ADA accessibility improvements such as a front entrance ramp and automatic doors; and interior enhancements including new carpeting throughout the building and updated shelving in the children’s area Renovations were made as part of the Bay Shore Branch Library renovation project which is partially funded through $2 million in Measure A funds “We are thrilled to welcome the community back to the Bay Shore Neighborhood Library,” said Library Director Cathy De Leon in a public statement “These renovations not only enhance the library’s functionality and accessibility but also reaffirm our mission to provide spaces that inspire learning the Bay Shore branch will operate under the following schedule: With Bay Shore’s reopening, the Alamitos Neighborhood Library, which temporarily adjusted its schedule to accommodate for the nearby Bay Shore renovations The Alamitos branch is now operating under the following schedule: For more information about the Bay Shore Neighborhood Library’s reopening and other Library programs, visit lbpl.org or call 562.570.7500 Weekly community newspaper covering Long Beach and Signal Hill Bay Shore faced Longwood in a Suffolk boys lacrosse matchup on Tuesday Bay Shore's Landon Wernersbach (77) looks to get around Longwood's Jacob Ganzer (1) in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Brady Rattmer (9) get around Bay Shore's Danny Provda (19) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Eddie Wesche (2) gets around Bay Shore's Landon Wernersbach (77) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Brady Rattmer (9) carries the ball in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Jacob Ganzer (1) looks to get around Bay Shore's Jack Horodiski (5) in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's James Gritz (19) looks to get around Bay Shore's Christopher Kittel (99) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Bay Shore's Jake Laudenslager (13) looks to get around Longwood's Jayden Smith (22) in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Justin Silon (99) gets around Bay Shore's Christopher Kittel (99) and scores in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Gerard Myler III (28) looks to get around Bay Shore's Danny Provda (19) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Eddie Wesche (2) looks to get around Bay Shore's Christopher Kittel (99) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Jacob Ganzer (1) gets around Bay Shore's Landon Wernersbach (77) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Brady Rattmer (9) moves the ball in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Justin Silon (99) get around Bay Shore's William Provda (4) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 Longwood's Justin Silon (99) carries the ball and gets ready to take a shot in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 8 The rapidly growing Shah’s Halal is staking a claim in downtown Bay Shore The windows at the old Blast from the Past building at Main Street and Smith Avenue have been all papered up This will be a first halal spot in downtown Bay Shore Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. We’ll keep you posted. Shah’s Halal Food is a rapidly expanding chain who purchased the Medford property in 2020 Mashriqi also owns other Shah’s locations and oversees the brand’s franchising operations The chain operates more than 75 locations across the United States The nearest Shah’s Halal locations to Bay Shore are currently in Lindenhurst The brand opened its first brick-and-mortar establishment in 2016 Greater Long Island has reached out to representatives for Shah’s Halal Bay Shore for additional details in December to a much larger location on East Main Street next to where Buttermilk’s Kitchen is being built and is expected to open early this year Top: The future home of Shah’s Halal Bay Shore at 125 W Main St Longwood's Justin Silon (99) gets around Bay Shore's Christopher Kittel (99) and scores in the fourth quarter during the Suffolk High School boys lacrosse game between Bay Shore and Longwood on Tuesday April 8 2025 at Bay Shore High School Credit: Bob Sorensen Teams are usually happy when they gain possession in lacrosse But when you’re facing the Longwood boys team all that means is long-stick midfielder Brady Rattmer is about to step onto the field The senior excels at turning smiles upside down And after he forced three turnovers and disrupted most attacks that came his way the only team left grinning at Bay Shore High School was Longwood as the Lions roared to a 10-4 win over the Marauders Tuesday afternoon in Suffolk League I Sophomore Collin Kelly and seniors Darrell Smith and Conor Marr played equally sound defense with Rattmer in front of them as Longwood forced four shot-clock violations Bay Shore struggled to challenge freshman goalie Alex Herrera (five saves) “We focused on communicating and helping each other out when we’re down,” Rattmer said make sure we didn’t give up any cheap ones,” Longwood coach Bryce Krawec said That focus proved fruitful with Longwood leading 4-2 in the third quarter Rattmer helped force a turnover that led Smith to scoop the ground ball and hit Rattmer in stride across the middle of the field The long-stick midfielder galloped all the way into the offensive zone before dishing a pass to senior James Gritz The performance comes at the right time for Longwood which allowed 32 goals across its last two games — losses to Mount Sinai and Ward Melville with both Rattmer and senior attackman Justin Silon noting how last year’s 15-6 loss to Bay Shore stuck with the team “I thought about it all the time,” Silon said Silon matched the team’s strong defensive effort with an electric second-half performance He scored three goals and assisted another for a game-high four points “I thought to myself and reflected on how me as a player could help the team,” Silon said Senior goalie Devin Dubendorf made nine saves for Bay Shore (3-2 including several early in the game that kept the Marauders floating it will be the first of many for the Lions “This was definitely a big game,” Krawec said “We saw the Newsday article [about the loss to Bay Shore] last year and understood how much it meant to them Michael Sicoli covers high school sports for Newsday He graduated from Quinnipiac in 2022 and left with a master’s degree in sports journalism in 2023 Editor’s note: This story has been updated since its initial publication On the heels of announcing two new stores are being planned for Selden and Oceanside on Long Island a banner just went up in Bay Shore indicating an Ulta Beauty location is “opening soon” at Gardiner Manor Mall This also means the South Shore Mall Ulta Beauty store will be relocating with an anticipated opening date expected sometime this summer for the new location That will coincide with a closure at the mall, which is already losing a Forever 21 The three Long Island locations are among some 200 Ulta locations planned for across the U.S The Oceanside Ulta Beauty is being built on Long Beach Road within a former Rite Aid at Oceanside Plaza That store is expected to open in the spring of 2025 a Selden store is slated to open within College Plaza where scaffolding is currently covering the storefront separates itself from its competitors by stocking an array beauty tools Nearly all Ulta stores also offer salon services The brand does not currently operates stores outside of the U.S., though is reportedly eyeing Mexico Ulta already operates over a dozen locations on Long Island Executives at the uber-popular Raising Canes Chicken Fingers are shuffling their plans for an expected expansion onto Long Island proposals for a Bay Shore location are being called off a company spokesperson has informed Greater Long Island “While we were previously exploring a location in Bay Shore we ultimately decided to pursue other opportunities in the area and are looking at Commack and Farmingdale for late 2026 and early 2027 openings respectively,” the spokesperson wrote in an email But the Carle Place location for the fast-casual restaurant at 1028 Old Country Rd Exact locations for Farmingdale or Commack were not provided, though Newsday has reported that Raising Canes filed planning documents with the Town of Smithtown for a location at 2 Vanderbilt Parkway Last year, the company had said it called off plans for Commack, East Meadow and Hauppauge No reasons were given to GLI to explain all the changes Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 at Louisiana State University Raising Cane’s — known for its chicken finger meals Texas toast and secret Cane’s sauce — has ballooned to some 800 spots across the U.S The latest just opened last month in Canton marking the chain’s first foray into the metro Detroit area The company opened what it calls its flagship store in Times Square in June of 2024. While in Times Square, Raising Cane’s founder and CEO, Todd Graves, spoke with Greater Long Island had ambitious plans to open “hundreds” of locations across New York State The initial hope was to have three open on Long Island by 2025 There are currently no locations in Nassau or Suffolk counties though there are seven in Manhattan and the outer boroughs Top photo: Facebook/Raising Cane’s 🍻 ISM BREWING x Long Beach Watchdog - Join us Thursday, July 25 for a fundraiser beer pairing dinner. Click here for more info. The renovated building is more energy efficient but retains its mid-century charm the century-old Bay Shore Neighborhood Library in Belmont Shore reopened Saturday to much cheer from residents and public officials Is this exciting!” said Councilmember Kristina Duggan to rousing applause from attendees at the grand reopening.  The standing-room-only event took place Saturday, Jan. 11, with about 200 book lovers and library patrons of every age pouring into the library’s community room. They munched pastries and sipped beverages provided by Friends of the Long Beach Public Library while they listened to speakers who came to share in the celebration That says a lot about the transformational power that libraries have had in this particular community,” said Mayor Rex Richardson The Bay Shore library had been closed for about a year and a half while the building underwent renovations that included painting inside and outside insulating windows with double panes and raising their height to allow for possible future sea level rise; installing automatic doors and a new ADA-compliant ramp to provide accessibility for wheelchairs strollers and wagons; constructing a sheltered space outside the community room for relaxing and reading with the family or solo; putting in LED lighting for reduced energy usage; and adding temperature control “How many places have a library where you can sit and enjoy looking out on the water?” Duggan asked.  “[The renovations are] going to help the building last longer and help us to be more environmentally conscious,” Richardson said During the renovation’s long planning process city officials and bureau heads took the community’s wishes into consideration while still preserving the mid-century modern look of the library we wanted to preserve the original charm,” said Marilyn Surakus the Project Management Bureau manager in the Public Works Department “That was really a priority based on the feedback we got from the community and we worked diligently to preserve the library’s history and its functionality.” She said that the building’s closure didn’t stop services for children library officials scheduled 120 story times in city parks “Our wonderful children’s librarians took their show on the road,” she said some of whom had never been to a library before The Long Beach Watchdog is owned by journalists local reporting like the story you just read is important to you The firing of two executives late last year led to a staff vote of no confidence in CEO Blair Kent More than 100 people gathered Downtown on May 1 urging city officials to adopt a rent stabilization policy increase investment in legal aid for immigrants and tenants and create a livable wage “We all make mistakes," owner Jill Pharis said “It's time to address the issue." 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Sign in. 2024 at 2:06 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The bar and grill announced the closure on Friday NY — Bay Shore's American Standard Whiskey Bar & Grill is closing its doors for good on New Year's Eve The closure comes a little over a year after it opened in the summer of 2023 on Bay Shore's Main Street and replaced Corks and Taps which served the community for almost a decade American Standard announced the closure on Instagram "It is with much sadness that we announce that New Year's Eve will be our last service at American Standard "We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support; most of all our devoted staff who have shown an incredible amount of loyalty and dedication to us and to their work "We wish much success to the new owners and look forward to their positive impacts on downtown Bay Shore." But fans of the bar will have an opportunity to say goodbye on New Year's Eve the bar will maintain its normal business hours over the weekend and will be closed on Monday American Standard will re-open Tuesday at 3 p.m followed by its farewell New Year's Eve party from 9 p.m The post said unused American Standard gift cards will be redeemable at Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar starting on Jan Anyone with questions may email costaverdelongisland@gmail.com “In the coming days Red Cross caseworkers will connect with the families to provide additional information regarding government and nonprofit programs that may be able to support longer term recovery needs,” the spokesperson added. 2025 at 1:17 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A new Burlington Stores will open on Long Island this year NY — A new Burlington store will open on Long Island soon The New Jersey-based "off-price" retailer will open its doors sometime this fall in the former Big Lots location at 1851 Sunrise Hwy "The new store will create approximately 65 to 75 jobs in the community," the rep told Patch Bay Shore's Burlington will offer a wide assortment of discounted brand-name ladies up to 60 percent off other retailers' prices "We are thrilled to bring a new store to the Bay Shore community offering residents our everyday low prices on a wide assortment of brand-name merchandise for the entire family and home," the rep said The Bay Shore location will join other Long Island Burlington stores located in Riverhead the Company started as Burlington Coat Factory more than 50 years ago selling off-price coats out of a factory building the chain is known as Burlington Stores and currently has more than 1,108 stores operating nationwide in 46 states The nationwide chain has grown from a single store operating out of a factory in Burlington Burlington had fiscal net sales of $10.6 billion as a Fortune 500 company with its common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BURL." Longtime Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce board member Edward Fraser it taking the helm in the hamlet after Donna Periconi stepped down as president after 27 years Fraser, who lives in Bay Shore and currently serves as the vice president of community relations for Northwell Health previously volunteered for eight years as the chamber board’s director His term as president runs for three years Periconi has also retired as the executive director of the Bay Shore Business Improvement District’s management association The Town of Islip appointed him as deputy commissioner (the taxing district position’s new title) on March 11 Greater Bay Shore caught up with Fraser this month to talk about the future for Bay Shore Q: What did you most admire about Donna’s leadership with the chamber?  Donna’s favorite line was “the finest people live in Bay Shore.” Q: Were there any immediate changes that you made either to how and when meetings are conducted A: There are no meeting changes for this year, but we are updating, organizing and upgrading our existing website social media channels and email platforms for consistent messaging facing the downtown area in particular?   A: I see tremendous opportunity for growth in our downtown but we also face key challenges that require strategic solutions One of the biggest hurdles is infrastructure — aging sidewalks parking accessibility and streetscape improvements are critical to enhancing the experience for both residents and visitors supporting our small businesses remains a priority We need to balance development with maintaining the unique charm that makes our downtown special ensuring that new investments complement our existing businesses Through collaboration with local government business owners and community stakeholders we can address these challenges and continue building a thriving downtown that serves as the heart of Bay Shore’s economic and social life what are you tackling or addressing first?  A: My top priorities for year one are cleanliness A thriving downtown starts with a welcoming environment so ensuring our streets are clean and safe is essential We’re actively working with local officials and stakeholders to enhance security measures improve walkability and maintain the charm that makes Bay Shore such a great destination I’m also focused on bringing more commerce to Union Boulevard and beyond As the Greater Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce it’s important that we support all businesses throughout our community That’s why I’ve been meeting with business owners across Bay Shore every day inviting them to join the chamber and ensuring they have a voice in our collective success Q: With all the development and business activity that’s happened in Bay Shore since you’ve been involved in the chamber or something the chamber wants to keep an eye on?  A: Bay Shore has experienced remarkable growth in recent years and much of it has been positive for our community attracting more visitors and creating a vibrant This development has strengthened our local economy and reinforced Bay Shore’s reputation as a thriving hub for commerce and community life we must be proactive in addressing these concerns I recently asked our government partners to assist with a new walkability study to ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace with expansion Safety remains my number one priority on Main Street — ensuring well-lit streets pedestrian-friendly crossings and a welcoming environment for all The chamber is committed to working closely with local officials and residents to strike the right balance — embracing growth while maintaining the charm and security that make Bay Shore such a special place can you tell us about any new events or plans for 2025 that you’re especially excited about?  A: We have our Arts Festival by the Bay on June 8 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m., and our Bounty by the Bay Farmers Market is back starting in June at a new location on Union Boulevard to accommodate my initial remark of bringing more commerce to Union Top: A 2019 downtown street festival in Bay Shore 2025 at 9:41 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The parade hits the streets on Saturday Suffolk County police are advising motorists of road closures during the parade Main Street will be closed between Saxon Avenue and Community Road between noon and 5 p.m. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and the parade will disband from North Clinton Avenue to Mechanicsville Road and Union Boulevard Kismet Coffee brewed up more than just delicious drinks Friday in downtown Bay Shore It brewed up joy for the Greater Bay Shore community — in the form of free coffee and playful pups In a partnership with Canine Companions Kismet played host to a heartwarming event that was met with an outpouring of support from residents — with families friends and coffee lovers gathering to enjoy a complimentary cup while meeting the incredible service dogs from Canine Companions The sight of children laughing and engaging with the well-trained canines brought smiles to everyone’s faces “Kismet Coffee has always been about community,” said Eddie Fraser, incoming president of the Greater Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce “Teaming up with Canine Companions was the perfect way to give back not only by offering free coffee but by supporting an amazing organization that changes lives through their service dogs.” Canine Companions, a national nonprofit with a volunteer chapter here on Long Island, provides highly trained service dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities —empowering them with greater independence and companionship. Representatives from the organization were on-site to educate the public about their mission and the impact of service dogs on people’s lives. Local leaders and community members alike praised the initiative. “This event showcases the generosity and community spirit of Bay Shore,” Fraser said. “It’s inspiring to see businesses come together with nonprofits to make a real difference.” As the sun set on a day filled with kindness, connection and caffeine, Bay Shore residents left with warm hearts and full cups, looking forward to more events that bring the community together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News 12 Long Island (@news12li) — photos come courtesy of the Greater Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce View this profile on Instagram @kismetcoffeecompany • Instagram photos and videos A Suffolk County judge tossed a $25 million jury award against the Bay Shore school district —which had been found liable for keeping former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi employed despite allegations he sexually abused students — and ordered a retrial unless both sides agree to a sharply reduced amount Supreme Court Justice Christopher Modelewski ruled Thursday that the payout should be lowered to $4 million according to a transcript of the proceeding “The court grants a new trial on damages unless the parties agree to a reduction of the sum awarded by the jury as follows: A total recovery for the plaintiff in the sum of $4 million allocated as follows: $2,880,000 in past pain and suffering damages $1,120,000 for future pain and suffering,” the judge said “The decision to request the trial judge to review the jury’s determination was not made lightly as it brought renewed attention to an already challenging situation We trusted that the trial judge would weigh all factors and determine the path forward we remain committed to acting with fairness and understanding while ensuring that all actions and outcomes allow our students and school district to continue to thrive." The suit had been brought by an individual who said he was abused as a third-grade student in Bernagozzi's class at Gardiner Manor Elementary School in 1990-91 said Saturday that he would appeal the decision and that his client wanted to continue the case “It’s been a long haul and he’s determined to pursue his rights,” Herman said who taught third grade at two Bay Shore elementary schools from 1970 to 2000 has denied claims that he sexually abused anyone He has been charged with criminal sex act with a child under 13 years of age course sexual conduct with a child under the age of 11 and possession of child pornography Those charges are pending in Suffolk County Court Prosecutors have called Bernagozzi a “serial sexual abuser” who targeted boys between the ages of 4 and 12 over his 30-year career in the Bay Shore school district Newsday previously reported that at least 45 sexual abuse claims involving Bernagozzi have been filed against the district under the Child Victims Act A Suffolk County civil court jury last year found the Bay Shore school district liable for negligence in supervision and acting with reckless disregard for not heeding warnings about alleged prior sexual abuse and employing Bernagozzi as a teacher at Gardiner Manor Elementary in the early 1990s determined that the plaintiff should receive $7 million for future pain and suffering and $18 million for damages from the time of the alleged abuse to the present day That number was $4 million more than the plaintiff sought The Bay Shore district’s annual budget for 2024-25 is $197 million The district’s lawyers asked the judge to set aside the verdict on both liability and damages and order a retrial in the case Of the cases brought against the district involving Bernagozzi 17 have settled for a total of $55 million — about $3 million each Three additional cases have been resolved through insurance the jury’s verdict of $25,000,000 is grossly disproportionate to the reasonable value of the allegations within this case and to that of the seventeen (17) other CVA cases previously filed against the district and already settled,” Silverman said in his brief seeking a retrial Modelewski on Thursday rejected Bay Shore’s request for a new trial on liability but said that he would have a new jury hear the case for damages unless both sides could agree on a reduced payment Modelewski said that the district’s brief had persuaded him and expressed irritation at the briefs filed by Herman comparing the plaintiff's filings to the "open disobedience of court orders by the current president," according to the transcript of the proceedings The judge said he had asked both sides for "additional information on the settlement of similar matters under the Child Victims Act," the transcript said “The defendant Bay Shore School District complied with the Court's direction," he said "The plaintiff did not; instead resorting to a letter-writing campaign that smacks of obfuscation and the submission of verdicts and settlements in far-flung jurisdictions Herman on Saturday defended his court submissions “I think we did what we felt we needed to do,” he said “We respect the court and we provided what we thought were the appropriate documentation to support our arguments.”  The Dark Horse Tavern team has saddled up and is galloping into Suffolk County The goal is to open in March at the former American Standard location in Bay Shore But the real dream would be to open by the March 8 Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patricks’ Day Parade, the Dark Horse ownership team told Greater Long Island co-owner Christopher Daro says Dark Horse will be open soon enough — dishing freshly prepared food from the kitchen pouring craft beers and shaking up premium cocktails This will be the company’s fourth Dark Horse location and the first in Suffolk even the High Horse catering space in Farmingdale That’s what drew the team — which includes Joseph Mantovani all restaurant industry veterans — to the heart of Bay Shore after a Babylon deal fell through in 2024 “We like the Main Street aspect of [downtown Bay Shore],” said Daro “And how the town gets together for events We also love how it’s located near the ferries to Fire Island.” “Suffolk County is the next frontier for us,” he continued and I think Bay Shore is one of the leading towns out here He said he’s also heard the restaurant community and the customers who frequent the downtown “are great.” Related: Winter Long Island Restaurant Week is now in full swing! In the run-up to March, the team is reflooring the former American Standard, which closed after a New Year’s Eve bash to make way for Dark Horse Tavern “We’ll definitely be adding some more TV’s and kind of change the flow of the inside and change the look a bit,” Daro said “It won’t be a tremendous change but we’ll give it a Dark Horse aesthetic.” The team is especially excited for the locals to meet their bartenders Dark Horse bartenders are known to become fast friends with their customers “The bartenders treat you like a person who cares about you It’s not just about serving you a drink and walking away That’s what we’re trying to build here in Bay Shore.” Click here for the Massapequa menu just to get a taste of what will be cooking in Bay Shore Top: American Standard opened at 53 W Main St