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Golden Dolphin Diner Opens Again

The diner abruptly closed in late July for tax issues.

The Golden Dolphin Diner has re-opened its doors on Tuesday after it abruptly closed nearly two months ago for tax issues.

The diner has new owners who paid off the existing debt and reopened its doors under modified hours, Long Islander News reports. The diner will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Long Islander reports.

On Wednesday, July 26, the diner, located at 365 Main St., abruptly closed its windows and had "seized" signs posted to the front of the business.

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At some point in mid-August, the "seized" signs were replaced with a sign that read "Under New Management. Welcome to the Golden Dolphin Diner."

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance approved the diner to reopen after it was seized for the owner owing more than $163,000 in sales tax debt, Newsday reports.

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In 2015, the Golden Dolphin closed for a few months for renovations.

Golden Dolphin was given 3.5 stars on Yelp with 97 reviews.

Image courtesy of Andy Cahn

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