A new Culper Spy Ring-themed restaurant is in the works at the former Mario's in East Setauket More than a year after Mario’s Italian restaurant closed in East Setauket the venue has new owners and a new concept Scott Brittman and Chris Otero are planning to open a modern steakhouse according to the Three Village Historical Society was "the nation’s first spy ring [and] operated in secrecy providing General George Washington with critical information that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution." The spy ring was based in Setauket and New York City and was "an important part of local history." (Since the broadcast of the AMC series "Turn: Washington's Spies" from 2014 to 2017 it’s also a famous part of local history.) whose resume includes a number of Manhattan restaurants and who served as executive chef at both Esme and Freek's Mill in Brooklyn Culper 1778’s menu is still a work in progress but Fabian said that the focus will be prime steaks James and Insignia in Smithtown," he said "there’s really no other steakhouses on the North Shore until you get to .. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy the team is transforming Mario’s into an upscale venue ripping up the carpets and laying down wood floors "There’s a lot of dated sponged walls," Fabian noted "and a lot of brick walls that have been covered up that we are going to expose." The layout with five distinct areas — a main dining room a covered porch and two additional rooms for dining or private parties "We probably won’t open all the rooms to start," he said "but we’d love to get the bar open in May." The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months 2025 at 7:07 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Shutterstock)EAST SETAUKET were taken to the hospital after a group of people went inside an East Setauket home and then swiped a pair of keys and a cell phone early Friday morning "multiple people" went inside the Julia Circle home It is not clear if any weapons were used or if anything else was taken The teen and adult were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of their injuries The crime has been classified second-degree robbery Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Support provided by Northwell’s Mather Hospital, which delivers the five-star difference in exceptional care and is ranked by Medicare in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance and patient experience The mastermind behind Toast Coffee + Kitchen is launching a new concept: The Study by Toast Toast founder Terence Scarlatos envisions the space in East Setauket as a hub for great coffee and local connections —something he feels is disappearing as more cafés shift to drive-thru service “The Study blends the charm of an old general store with the warmth of a Victorian study,” reads a post on The Study’s Instagram the café will take over the former Pita House location at 100 S a strip situated right behind Wild by Nature Fittingly, this marks a full-circle moment for Scarlatos, who worked at Wild by Nature while growing up. Years later, he’s the founder and visionary behind the expanding Toast Coffee + Kitchen brand on Long Island The Study by Toast will also serve as a test kitchen for new menu items across the Toast Coffee + Kitchen locations including an upcoming spot at Ronkonkoma’s Station Yards complex Check back with greaterlongisland.com for updates on the opening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLI | Greater Long Island (@greaterlongisland) Tap here to see what’s happening Sophia Morroun of Bellport stands ready at the plate during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Sophie Reed of Ward Melville drives a grand slam over the fence during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday The Ward Melville team raises money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday Gianna Brown of Bellport comes up to bat during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Cassandra Comeau of Bellport bunts in a run during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Caitlin Maragioglio of Bellport fouls the ball during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Cate Scolaro of Ward Melville singles driving in a run during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Annabella Segnini of Ward Melville takes a practice swing during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger celebrates with Quinn Amari of Ward Melville after she triples during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Makenna Steinberg of Ward Melville throws to the mound during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Charlotte Barry of Bellport winds up her pitch during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Makenna Steinberg of Ward Melville singles during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger cheers on his team during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Gianna Brown of Bellport runs safely into home plate during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday The Ward Melville team poses holds their bats up for Gabby Petito’s grandmother Mary Wickman (center) while raising money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday The Ward Melville team poses with Gabby Petito’s grandmother Mary Wickman (center) raising money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday Angely Banegas of Bellport attempts a hit during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Sophie Reed of Ward Melville comes in from her grand slam during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Kaitlyn Morales of Ward Melville drives one to centerfield driving in a run during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Sophie Reed of Ward Melville is surrounded by teammates after her grand slam against Bellport Caitlin Maragioglio of Bellport gets ready to run off of second during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday A new high-end steakhouse paying homage to Long Island’s rich Revolutionary War history is set to open in East Setauket will blend colonial-era inspiration with modern American cuisine in a setting that celebrates the region’s past Taking over the location previously occupied by Mario’s Italian Restaurant at 212 Main St. the new establishment is a joint venture between three experienced local restaurateurs: Scott Brittman “Opening a steakhouse has kind of been something that me and Chris have wanted to do for a while,” Brittman told Greater Long Island noting that there’s steakhouse gap in the local dining scene James and then there’s not really much else around here that is a higher end steakhouse.” Nearby: Rave reviews pouring in for Little Cheese in Stony Brook The name Culpers 1778 is a big tip of the hat to area’s rich Revolutionary War history referencing the Culper Spy Ring that operated in the area during the American Revolution The owners plan to incorporate historical elements into the décor including American Revolutionary War pictures and a 13-colony flag While maintaining the same basic layout as Mario’s the new owners are undertaking significant renovations and refreshing the space with paint and other aesthetic improvements The dining area will feature tablecloths to enhance the upscale steakhouse atmosphere Culpers 1778 will have enough room for about 200 seats along with seating for 15 to 20 patrons at the bar Brittman said the bar area will be spacious and include booths and high-top seating The menu will focus on premium cuts of meat We’re going to have an American Wagyu (ribeye) cut on the menu,” Brittman said “We’ll have a couple of different steaks for two like a tomahawk for two and a porterhouse for two.” The project has come together relatively quickly with planning beginning only about two months ago The new restaurant will replace Mario’s Italian restaurant a once-beloved East Setauket icon that faced a series of unfortunate events in recent years The establishment weathered two devastating fires — one in 2019 and another in 2023 — that severely impacted operations which served the community for more than four decades suffered another blow in 2022 when a vehicle crashed through its front doors Top photo: Culpers 1778 steakhouse is looking to open in May (Credit: Andrew Theodorakis) Vanessa and Craig Kittilsen walk with dog Barkley along the Setauket Greenway Trail THE SCOOP A storied site of the Revolutionary War the conjoined hamlets of Setauket-East Setauket take particular pride in their historical heritage "There's a strong historical component," said Town of Brookhaven council member Jonathan Kornreich "There are a number of historic properties that date back to the Revolutionary War We also celebrate our community's pre-Colonial period," with the Setalcotts hosting the annual Corn Festival Powwow on the grounds of Setauket Elementary School The Setaukets are among the Three Villages an area actually encompassing four communities: Setauket-East Setauket the villages of Old Field and Poquott and the hamlet of Stony Brook And some of the most well-versed locals can't say for sure where Setauket ends and East Setauket begins "No one knows where that border is," stated Kornreich "That is a question we ask ourselves all the time," said Mones co-founder and president of the Three Village Community Trust and past president of the Three Village Civic Association where he has been a board member for more than 30 years "I don't have an answer to that." Among the area's historical sites are the Merritt Hawkins Historic Homestead and Setauket Presbyterian Church and Burial Ground Setauket-East Setauket is all about history A plaque on Dyke Road marks the home site of Abraham Woodhull the pioneering American espionage agent and heart of the AMC TV series "Turn: Washington's Spies." The Battle of Setauket between Colonial and British forces was fought in 1777 at what is now the Patriots Rock Historic Site On Main Street stand three tiny worker houses from a long-since-demolished rubber factory Modern conveniences include two big-box stores Kohl's and Walmart; a Stop & Shop supermarket and a Wild by Nature natural foods marketplace; the Laurel Ridge Setauket Woods Nature Preserve primarily used for mountain biking; the 18-hole St George's Golf and Country Club; and the Setauket Greenway Trail hiking path The Stony Brook Long Island Rail Road station stands just over the southeast border Setauket combines preserved historical sites with modern conveniences and big box stores along North Country Road "There is always something going on," observed Mones activities and things to do for people of all ages all year round" — from the Chicken Hill Country Picnic and Barbecue to youth programs and a summer music series at Frank Melville Memorial Park to the end-of-year Three Village Holiday Electric Parade Most of the Setauket Harbor and Little Bay waterfront belongs to private residences but there is a Brookhaven Town Beach on Shore Road but there is a pier there," said Kornreich "One of the projects I just did was to have a little picnic area built at the end of the pier There are a couple of tables and [it's] just a great place to sit and watch the sunset." there were 90 home sales with a median sale price of $755,000 there were 107 home sales with a median sale price of $720,000 there were 74 home sales with a median sale price of $672,500 there were 78 home sales with a median sale price of $599,750 Monthly LIRR ticket from Port Jefferson $378 Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR This $3.84 million Setauket home sits on the water where Setauket and Port Jefferson harbors meet Credit: Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty This waterfront estate where Setauket and Port Jefferson harbors meet rests on 1.22 secluded acres The 4,887-square-foot abode built in 2012 has five bedrooms a foyer with a marble floor and geothermal heating and cooling The kitchen has marble countertops and a Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer A back patio pergola contains a second kitchen Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty This $799,900 East Setauket home has five bedrooms Credit: Independence Realty Group and David Giuffrida this 1968 construction boasts a den with fireplace The bathrooms are renovated and the electric panel upgraded a formal dining room and a fenced in-ground pool This $479,990 East Setauket home sits on 0.35 acre this 1963 high ranch has a first-floor bedroom den and eat-in kitchen with adjacent dining area one of which is convertible to a living room The master bedroom has a balcony overlooking the backyard A new Turkish takeout spot is now dishing authentic gyros its namesake mezzes (cold appetizers) in East Setauket Mezze Mediterranean Grill took over the former Chicken and Things after it closed late last year And Mezze owner John Yardim of Smithtown moved quickly to open his own spot Yardim was just 19 three years ago when he and his brother opened Lazett a sit-down Mediterranean grill at 341 Terry Road in Smithtown “I wanted to try another one by myself,” he told Greater Long Island which in both Turkish and Greek means “cold appetizers” opened Feb This was after three months of planning and renovating the former chicken spot. Compared to its sister location, Mezze is all about takeout and delivery, with limited seating. The place offers an extensive menu of Mediterranean platters that are easy to grab on a lunch break. “I wanted to start of smaller with takeout and saw there was a lot of potential here,” he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melissa | Content Creator (@wanderlissa_) says the Mezze staff prepares authentic Turkish food that’s hard to find anywhere else use real meat — never frozen — and every morning are thinly sliced and stacked “There aren’t a lot of places that do that here,” he said But that’s just a snapshot of the three page menu. backed by a shepherd salad and "pink sultan" yogurt dip at Mezze Mediterranean Grill in East Setauket John Yardim decided to tone down the Turkish but a crowd-pleasing pan-Mediterranean surface In 2023, Yardim helped his older brother, Ismail Yardim, open Lezzet in Smithtown specializes in the great Turkish flatbreads lahmacun (think thin-crusted lamb pizza) and pide (open-faced cheese calzone) as well as grilled meats and salads During the last two years it has expanded into the neighboring space while continuing to serve a largely Turkish clientele "we’re near all these Stony Brook offices and a lot of what we do is lunch takeout I wanted to bring together Turkish and Greek and American for our customers." the decor evinces no Turkish tiles or murals of the Bosphorus the sleek blue-and-white space has a faux-greenery wall for Instagram portraits fried calamari and even a burger topped with Cheddar and mozzarella It uses the Greek "gyro" as well as the Turkish "doner" to describe the sandwich (or platter) made from beef shaved off a vertical spit the meat has been sliced and hand-stacked on the spit and not ground and molded Mezze Mediterranean Grill in East Setauket Mezze’s kitchen doesn’t have the big pizza oven it would need for pide and lahmacun (platters come with pita) restaurants are more likely to specialize in either breads or grilled meats And Mezze’s grill is busy with shish kebab (lamb or chicken) kofte (meatballs) as well as chicken chops (semi-boned thighs) All of these are available as platters with rice and salad ($19 to $22) or wraps ($11) "mezze" (also "meze) refers to an assortment of small plates that can precede a meal grilled sucuk (spicy beef sausage) or the house specialty "pink sultan," a beet-tinted yogurt-garlic dip The sparkling restaurant has a handful of high-top tables inside as well as two picnic tables on the front patio but bear in mind that food is served in takeout containers and there is no public restroom Mezze Mediterranean Grill, 190 N. Belle Mead Rd., East Setauket, 631-675-1515, Instagram: @mezze.grill My Little Bestie in East Setauket is a buyback store that sells gently used and new products for kids Walking by My Little Bestie boutique in East Setauket you’ll spot a playful window display with tote bags home decor and character stuffies from popular TV shows My Little Bestie is a buyback store and gift shop run by Sara DiFalco buys and sells gently used children's items like clothes books and strollers for ages 6 months to 10 years old The store's gift shop is split among 75% new merchandise and 25% thrift shop My Little Bestie was an online store that used Facebook Marketplace eBay and Poshmark to sell gently used items "but I noticed the East Setauket area didn’t have a buyback store for parents," explains DiFalco "So I thought it would be a great idea to bring it here and let them know they don’t have to throw away their items because I would love to buy them." "Sometimes it’s not safe to have someone from Facebook Marketplace come to your home 'Why not have a store where all parents can come to and shop and buy back gently used items mostly never worn or only worn once and buy back all the trendy toys that stores have but for less?' " There is a process for those looking to sell their gently used items to the store Get ready for the weekend with our picks on where to shop will inspect the item for quality and if it looks at least "pretty much brand-new," she will allow a trade-in This means you will receive a store credit to be used that day The shop also features a section for new toys that are not "pre-loved," or "once loved by a child," says DiFalco The store carries luxury brands such as Nuna strollers My Little Bestie, 248 Main St., East Setauket, 631-800-9800, mylittlebestie.shop Three Village Civic association president Charles Tramontana and civic group vice president Patricia Schindler discuss plans to revitalize Setauket Harbor A Brookhaven Town project to prune invasive plants at Setauket Harbor Park three years ago made for a startling revelation to some residents: a small pond and a walking bridge that previously had been obscured by overgrown phragmites Civic leaders and Brookhaven Town officials are now considering plans to double the size of the park and make it more attractive to visitors The park is expected to grow to 4 acres next year with the addition of a 2-acre parcel purchased by the town Three Village Civic Association president Charles Tramontana said Civic leaders hope the expanded park will help protect the ecologically fragile Setauket Harbor and draw shoppers to the area's modest business district “We feel it’s really going to be transformative,” Tramontana said “We want to see if we can make it a place where people can come and connect with Setauket and Setauket Harbor.” on the north side of state Route 25A in East Setauket has very little besides a boardwalk and a town parking lot that is mainly used by customers of nearby Se-Port Deli But opportunities to enhance the park opened last year when the town paid $1.6 million to buy a 2-acre parcel occupied by an automotive shop that will be added to the park Now the question is what to do with the expanded park The civic association hosted a meeting Monday night at which about 40 residents reviewed and discussed three draft plans prepared by Joseph Betz an architect and Farmingdale State College professor who is a member of the civic group One proposal suggested draining the pond and shifting it north to create more walking space for visitors adding a separate proposal would use the auto repair shop building for bathrooms or a rest area Brookhaven in 2021 launched a $1.36 million project to dredge the pond and remove phragmites and other invasive plants The project opened views of the bridge and pond a trustee of the Setauket Harbor Task Force said residents and officials want to create a "cornerstone park" that would help protect the harbor provide recreation and boost the local economy “Right now it’s a blank canvas,” Hoffman said “We see it as an anchor for development in the downtown area.” said the park renovation is at least a year from completion adding the cost will depend on what amenities town officials decide to add really like to see something that would be a draw to the community," Kornreich said "We really want to make a functional downtown there something more than something you drive through." noting nearby historic sites such as the pre-Colonial Brewster House believed to be Brookhaven's oldest house said the park could be a draw for school field trips is really going to be spectacular,” he said our children’s children’s children will come and enjoy it.” Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories and Maryann Nocera on a balcony of their East Setauket home on June 13 Sellers Maryann Nocera and Debbi Rakowsky four-bath Postmodern on Stadium Boulevard is listed for $975,000 three-bath home on Gnarled Hollow Road sold March 12 for $715,000 who has her own personal training business and is also a professor’s assistant at Suffolk County Community College a social worker at Robert Cushman Murphy Jr say they’re looking to downsize but stay in the area This 3,450-square-foot home underwent a major renovation in 2008 The California craftsman style home is very rare on Long Island The architectural detail is really what’s key .ave hand-milled beams in the entrances to the kitchen and den We have a wood-burning stove in the den and a gas fireplace in the master bedroom There’s a phenomenal balcony off the master bedroom where we spending many Sunday mornings drinking coffee and reading the paper We do a lot of entertaining both indoors and out year-round and there’s a 20-by-40-foot inground pool in the backyard along with a hot tub and an outdoor shower There’s a beautiful covered patio off the kitchen in addition to a bluestone patio It is completely secluded and backs up to the Setauket Greenway Trail Our big event for years has been our ’70s-themed party in July The school district is originally what brought me here It’s one-mile from the beach at Setauket Harbor Arthur Billadello owned the historic Roe Tavern for 25 years before selling it to the town last year It's not easy moving a 300-year-old house Plans to relocate East Setauket's historic Roe Tavern — believed by local historians to have played a role in the Revolutionary War-era Culper spy ring — remain on hold while Brookhaven Town and Suffolk County officials struggle with the financial and logistical challenges of moving the former pub Brookhaven officials announced plans more than two years ago to move the house from its current location to a spot near its original home at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and State Route 25A, adjacent to the town's Setauket Harbor Park The former tavern would be renovated and opened for public tours But moving a three-story edifice that dates to 1703 through residential streets lined with trees and utility wires is easier said than done Officials are contemplating steps such as dismantling the tavern removing trees and temporarily disconnecting power lines to make the move Brookhaven Councilman Jonathan Kornreich said “There’s a lot of moving parts that we really don’t have any answers [for] yet,” he said Roe Tavern spent its first 230 years near what is now State Route 25A who carried secret messages for the Continental Army during the war against the British President George Washington stopped at the tavern during his legendary tour of Long Island Englebright called the visit “arguably the most important historic event that happened on Long Island." Kornreich and Englebright said officials are considering dismantling the tavern and moving it in sections to ease the relocation Kornreich said parts of the tavern that were added in the 20th century could be permanently removed leaving only the original building to be moved to the park The State Legislature has approved $936,000 in grants to pay for the purchase and the move The tavern was last moved in 1936 by owner Wallace Irwin to its current location, said Revolutionary War reenactor Arthur Billadello, who owned the house for 25 years before selling it to the town last year for $800,000 He asked that the current location not be identified because it is in a residential neighborhood “The house is still sitting there," Billadello said It’s just taking more time than we thought.” whose Blue Point moving company carried the tavern to its current site in 1936 said relocating historic houses requires special precautions to avoid damaging the structures Trailers with dolly wheels filled with hydraulic oil are used to keep houses stable and level as they are carried on bumpy roads “The house basically floats on oil,” said Davis fourth-generation owner of Davis Building Movers The company also has moved The Big Duck in Flanders and carried houses and restaurants across the Great South Bay to Fire Island Moving Roe Tavern likely will require state permits police escorts and close coordination with government agencies “All the power lines would have to come down so you would have to coordinate with all the utility companies," he said "Tree limbs would have to be precut and trimmed so we didn’t hit the limbs “It has to be very organized and very synchronized so we can go down and make the move,” he said A plaque inside the tavern commemorates the role it played in the American Revolution Brookhaven Town and Suffolk County officials are weighing several options for moving the historic Roe Tavern in East Setauket Remove trees to clear a path from the tavern's current location to its new home Remove utility wires and canopies of tree limbs on local roads removing its roof and/or dismantling the house into separate sections prior to the move SOURCES: Brookhaven Councilman Jonathan Kornreich NY — Area firefighters responded to a fire late Friday night in Setauket The fire broke out at a Quail Lane home just before midnight Executive Circle Awards 6 Technology Drive East Setauket / Courtesy of Tritec Real Estate Orthopedic group extends 24,409-SF lease in East Setauket  Sign up for your daily digest of Long Island Business News Listen to this article Long Island Business News has announced that it has chosen this year’s winn[...] The financial landscape of Long Island continues to evolve through the leadership of the remarkable [...] Long Island’s business landscape contains a remarkable tapestry of organizations that have stood t[...] Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by showcasing the extraordinary wo[...] Listen to this article Lorraine Gregory Communications will be holding a blood drive at its Edgewood[...] Long Island lost 3,100 construction jobs year-over-year in March ending a 12-month streak of gains,[...] Kids Empire and My Gym are opening at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack Chick-fil-A opens its 12th Long Island location in East Meadow creating 80 jobs and supporting loca[...] Realty Three plans $120M South Village at Station Crossings with 273 rentals Amazon plans to purchase 26.7 acres of Massapequa’s Sunrise Mall site to build a new South Shore d[...] Our mission at Long Island Business News is to be the vital business news and advertising source to Long Island’s most influential readers Get our free LIBN e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions which has been billed as the last big rally before the presidential election "Tommy Trump," in his presidential motorcade a group of vehicles that resemble the official ones Participants will meet at the Long Island Rail Road parking lot the overflow lot on the south side of the tracks on Rail Road Avenue at 11 a.m The Setauket Patriots are also encouraging supporters to line the street along the caravan route so they can cheer them on passing Setauket Patriots' Corner in Setauket where it will make a left onto County Route 83 North in Coram it will make a left onto to Route 112 North heading back through Port Jefferson a second time as well as 25A back through Setauket before ending in St The route has been dubbed the "Trumpalooza Port Jeff loop" by the group told Patch he expects the caravan to be a peaceful event "It's going to be a big Trump rally for Trump supporters to get out the vote," he said and when we did hold this in 2020 it was a big success." Three protesters tried to block the caravan and were arrested He said the group does not need a special permit for the gathering because it is not considered a parade Port Jefferson Village officials previously challenged plans for the caravan with officials saying that there should have been a permit obtained Port Jefferson Village officials did not respond to requests for comment said the municipality does not issue permits for "motor vehicle events" like the rally A Suffolk County police spokeswoman told Patch that the department is "aware of a planned political rally" starting in Port Jefferson on Saturday Sixth Precinct personnel will be monitoring the event When asked if Metropolitan Transportation Authority police would be on hand spokesman Aaron Donovan told Patch that the organization does not normally speak about "police deployment strategies." The MTA is providing extra service for the World Series at Yankee Stadium to the Hudson Valley so ‘leaf peepers’ can see fall foliage and when there are events at Madison Square Garden we provide sufficient transportation so people can leave their cars at home.” Donovan said that anyone considering traveling to MSG via the LIRR is advised to check the MTA Train Time app for the most up-to-date train schedule information Robitsek says he expects traffic to be normal and explained that the group follows the traffic pattern and while some cars might meet up with the group he does not expect it to present a problem they don't want to be part of it; they pull over," he said He expects some groups of supporters on North Country Road and Route 25 They come out with a flag or something like that," he said It is at some of those spots where supporters are that "Tommy Trump," played by Thomas Mundy will get out of the mock presidential motorcade and greet supporters who looks strikingly like Trump and even sounds like him "I'll be in the lead limousine because I'm Trump and I'll be waving to people," he said adding that little children sometimes have no idea that he's not the former president Robtisek said his group's numbers have dwindled in comparison to when it was first started the Federal Bureau of Investigation shut the page down There are now around 200 people in the group "They were throwing everybody off Facebook after Jan "And they threw my group off because we went down there." Robitsek said he posted pictures of being at the rally at the U.S "The FBI actually came to my house after Jan but they saw that we were just a regular group," he said The group rallies on Saturday at the intersection of North Country Road and Route 25A in Setauket and they meet up for pizza every Wednesday in St They have also hosted political events with candidates like U.S The group is also met by counter protesters in Setauket every week "We're on the one side; whatever the flavor of the week is with the Democrats," he said "I like to know someone on a personal name basis where I can actually have conversations with them," he added Patch has reached out to the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee for comment Trump himself will be in New York on Sunday where he will take part in a rally at Madison Square Garden The election that pits him against Democrat Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app Long Island will soon be home to two new Amazon Fresh supermarkets The stores, located in East Setauket and Plainview, are set to open on Oct. 24, as confirmed by a company spokesperson to Greater Long Island spans about 43,000 square feet and occupies the space vacated by Waldbaum’s in 2015 Both stores will feature Amazon Fresh’s updated design and modern checkout technologies, including the Amazon Dash Cart and Amazon One, which enable shoppers to skip traditional checkout lines. 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Learn more about Mailchimp’s privacy practices Top: Exterior of an Amazon Fresh supermarket Mo Green grew up helping her mom cook in Manchester “We would cook outside and my mom would make a fire so I would make my own smaller fire next to hers and copy what she was doing,” she said “So it’s been my dream to open something with the food my mom and dad taught me to cook.” When a Subway closed near her home in Setauket Mo’s Island Spice opened right before Christmas after Green cleaned up the former sandwich shop and made it her own And she’s using her island ties to craft fresh meals daily “We use authentic ingredients and spices straight from Jamaica,” she said “Our food has that flavor so people say it reminds them of food from there.” “We’re another option to the neighborhood,” Green said Mo’s Island Spice is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m Check back in with Greater Long Island for updates on the restaurant’s grand opening bash this spring Green is looking to host an outdoor party featuring a live reggae band and a tasting of all the Jamaican flavors Mo’s Island Spice has to offer