Melissa Azofeifa

FeedMe Reporter at Newsday Media Group

hampton bays, new york, united states

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Hello, I'm a digital journalist with experience telling stories through writing and broadcasting. I graduated from Stony Brook University in 2021 with a BA in Journalism and a concentration in Global Issues and Perspectives. I currently live on the East End of Long Island, but my position as a FeedMe reporter for Newsday takes me all over Long Island. Let’s connect !

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Roast Sandwich House to open 7th Long Island spot

Roast Sandwich House to open 7th Long Island spot It’s lucky number seven for Roast Sandwich House: The local chain is expanding to Hauppauge for its seventh location on the Island. This will be the easternmost location for the popular sandwich shop, whic... See more

newsday.com•Melissa Azofeifa•Jan 8, 2026

Courtside Sport + Social opens in Babylon

Courtside Sport + Social opens in Babylon I was never hit by the pickleball craze that swept across Long Island, but Babylon’s newest eatery, Courtside Sport + Social, may change my mind. Courtside Sport + Social opened Tuesday in the former Long Island P... See more

newsday.com•Melissa Azofeifa•Jan 8, 2026

Record Cafe opens in Patchogue

Record Cafe opens in Patchogue Coffee and vinyl records don’t always mix, but Patchogue’s Record Café is blending the two worlds together. Record Café opened quietly on Terry Street in the late fall. The charming coffee shop meets record store has roughly... See more

newsday.com•Melissa Azofeifa•Jan 7, 2026

Last Houlihan's on Long Island to close - Newsday

Last Houlihan's on Long Island to close While the new year brings new beginnings, it also brings a close to old chapters. The last day of operations for Long Island’s last Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar in Farmingdale will be Dec. 31, according to Scott Ma... See more

newsday.com•Melissa Azofeifa•Dec 30, 2025

Farmingdale's Pour Authority opens with self-pour taps - Newsday

Farmingdale's Pour Authority opens with self-pour taps This is the train to ... Farmingdale’s Pour Authority. The self-pour beer spot has opened at 333 Main St. after about two years of preparation. Visitors can try brews from 40 taps, paying by the ounce... See more

newsday.com•Melissa Azofeifa•Dec 28, 2025

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Roast Sandwich House to open 7th Long Island spot

Courtside Sport + Social opens in Babylon

Record Cafe opens in Patchogue

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Farmingdale's Pour Authority opens with self-pour taps - Newsday

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