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The Empress Diner is temporarily closed for renovations as its new owners prepare to take over.

The end of an era for an East Meadow business

After more than three decades, the Empress Diner, in East Meadow, has new owners. The business’s Facebook page announced in a post on May 2 that its current owners were “moving on.” Soon afterward, dozens of patrons responded, bidding farewell and sharing their memories of the establishment. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 5/17/18

Police are searching for this individual, who officials said is connected to an East Meadow burglary.

Police searching for burglary suspect

Police are searching for an individual they believe burglarized an East Meadow diner two months ago. Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department officials are seeking the public’s … more

2/25/16

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano swore in William Miranda, owner of Madison Pierce Real Estate, as the new president of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce at the group’s 61st annual installation ceremony on Jan. 29.

Chamber installs officers, honors community members

After closing out what leaders described as a prolific 2015, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce honored several community members who made it special while looking to the future at the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/3/16

Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant 1580 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow .62 miles away

For businesses, lockout a test of future without team

NHL hockey has officially returned to the Nassau Coliseum. On Saturday, Jan. 19, more than 16,000 people arrived at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale to watch the Islanders kick off the 2013 season against the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders lost the game, 2-1, but the team’s presence alone represented a “win” for hockey fans, who endured a four month-long lockout that kept them from watching Nassau County’s lone professional sports team. more

By David Weingrad | 1/24/13

Hurricane Sandy’s 55-plus-mph winds brought this tree down on a car on 5th Street.

Recovering from Sandy’s wreckage

Roughly one-third of East Meadow residents had braved the darkness for more than a week since Hurricane Sandy struck, as LIPA worked to restore power to Nassau County homes. more

By David Weingrad | 11/7/12

Empress Diner owner, Mike Panagatos, left, posed for a picture with Merrick Bellmore AARP President Bruce Serkes.

Empress Diner owner shares his history

Mike Panagatos, the owner of the Empress Diner, addressed the Merrick Bellmore AARP Chapter 4258 at its January meeting where he discussed the history of the Empress Diner and his experience in the field. more

By Shannon Koehle | 1/27/12

John Quiñones, an award-winning journalist for ABC News and host of Primetime: What Would You Do?

Finding everyday heroes with John Quiñones

John Quiñones has been there, done that. The award-winning journalist for ABC News has traveled the world, reporting first-hand on a wide range of stories. He followed a group of Mexican … more

By Mike Caputo | 3/23/11

Host John Quiñones revealed to Carol Baum, left, and her mother, Florence, that they were filmed as part of the television show.

Popular ABC show comes to East Meadow

A noticeably pregnant waitress named Mia served two women their orders at a diner booth. Then she sat down at a nearby table and took out her cell phone. Mia put her feet up on another chair and … more

By Mike Caputo | 3/23/11

News from the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce held its monthly general membership meeting on Aug. 4 at the Empress Diner on Hempstead Turnpike. Chamber 1st Vice President Mike Panagatos, … more

Mike Caputo | 8/11/10

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