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Plainview's Regal Deli To Remain Open

After announcing the deli would be closing, longtime chef William Diaz stepped up and bought it, and will keep it open.

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After announcing its closure, it turns out Plainview's Regal Deli will remain open. Head chef William Diaz has purchased the delicatessen, and will keep making the food people love.
After announcing its closure, it turns out Plainview's Regal Deli will remain open. Head chef William Diaz has purchased the delicatessen, and will keep making the food people love. (Google Maps)

PLAINVIEW, NY — It seems the news of the closure of Plainview's Regal Deli may have been a bit premature.

After announcing that it would be closing its doors on Nov. 6, the Regal Deli is, in fact, staying open.

News 12 reported that William Diaz, the head chef at the deli for more than three decades, is buying the establishment from current owner Sharri Banks. Diaz has been working at the deli since he was 16.

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"All my customers come in here, they see me, they know me," Diaz told News 12. "I feel happy when all the customers are happy, that the business is going to continue to be open."

You can see more about the dinner staying open at News 12.

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