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Party Shop + Dirty Tacos + Ben & Jerry's

Also: Joann's Closes Soon / Discount Department Store / Shop Closes / Tennis and Pickleball / Casino Plans Squashed / Restaurant Award

Maggie Fasano, left, and Krystal Krill, turned a thriving party planning side hustle into a new party shop on Long Island, filling a void after Party City shut down.
Maggie Fasano, left, and Krystal Krill, turned a thriving party planning side hustle into a new party shop on Long Island, filling a void after Party City shut down. (Courtesy of Maggie Fasano)

LONG ISLAND, NY — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines about businesses on Long Island. Here's a roundup of the latest business stories, from new restaurants and shops to local artisans and craftsmen, and other stories about the owners who give our businesses heart and dedication.

New Party Supply Store Opens On Long Island

A new party supply store offering decorations, helium balloons and full-service party planning has opened on Long Island. Read more.

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Here's When Joann Closes For Good In West Babylon

A Long Island Joann set its official closing day and it's offering huge liquidation sales on fabric and crafts until the doors close. Read more.

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New Discount Department Store Opening On Long Island Soon

New Jersey-based Burlington Stores will open a new location on Long Island this year, occupying a former Big Lots building, a rep says. Read more.

Grand Opening Saturday For New LI Dirty Taco Location

The Mexicano eatery will debut its restaurant in Port Washington. Read more.

Lifestyle Brand Closes LI Shop, Says It's Not Good-Bye

Another Long Island shop is closing, but owners plan to keep the lifestyle brand alive, saying "This is not a goodbye, but a see you soon." Read more.

New Ben & Jerry's To Open In Downtown Riverhead, With Focus On Family

"We want the family legacy to continue in this space." Ben & Jerry's will be located at the longtime former Sunny's Diner site in Riverhead. Read more.

Sands Pulls Plug On 2-Year Battle To Bring Casino To Nassau

"The company will be continuing work ... to allow a third party to bid for a casino license," a Sands spokesperson said. Read more.

New Tennis, Pickleball Courts Open In Farmingdale

The courts will be open to the public at select dates and times. Here's everything to know about the new courts. Read more.

Vico Of Farmingdale Wins OpenTable Award For 2nd Straight Year

Co-owner Joe Fortuna called the award the best. "It's the most satisfying award: to make your customers happy." Read more.

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