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Suffolk County sheriffs and Nassau County Deputy Commissioner also drop by Embassy Diner.

Joseph Saladino visits 'Fox & Friends' in Bethpage

The "Tonight Show" host sang The Beatles' "Two of Us" with a local musician.

Jimmy Fallon dines and duets at Bayville restaurant

Neil Young, Halsey, Cyndi Lauper are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer.

Jones Beach summer concerts are returning for the 2025 season. Get tickets now.

Check out these new books and "My Life in Pieces," by Shelter Island's Ambrose Clancy.

What's new: 'Love, Queenie,' 'Julian's Debut,' more

Co-host Lawrence Jones will interview customers and salute Project Thank a Cop.

'Fox & Friends' coming to Bethpage's Embassy Diner

Find out what these ageless performers have done beyond their TV heyday.

Still happy days for Marion Ross, John Astin, Shirley Jones, more stars over 90

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The Stony Brook theater's fall lineup also includes Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Kelli O'Hara, 'Moana,' more coming to Staller Center

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Lovers of the TV show are pumped to see the Broadway prequel "The First Shadow.'

'Nostalgia is a powerful drug': These LI fans are no strangers to 'Stranger Things'

In addition, "42nd Street," "Come From Away" and "Fiddler" are coming to theaters this spring.

'Frozen,' 'Waitress' other hot shows coming to LI

Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Betty Boop and "Smash" are some of the season's highlights. 

Spring preview: Denzel, Clooney, more stars coming to Broadway

The Syosset-raised star will continue with the show through Aug. 17.

Idina Menzel adds six weeks to 'Redwood' run

The story about a murder trial will be followed by talkbacks with judges and lawyers.

The Suffolk in Riverhead courts drama with '12 Angry Men'

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For some small businesses who specialize in imported goods, President Trump's tariffs have created uncertainty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs

A new discovery by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory shows promise for the possible early treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research at LI lab

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is a kid in a candy store. He visits the Chowards factory to see how they make their famous Violet mints.

LI Works: Sweet time at the Chowards mints factory

Eastport-South Manor's Alexandra DaEira-Loccisano has become one of the top flag football quarterbacks on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

She's one of LI's top flag football QBs

Nassau County has joined the state's task force to crack down on license plates that have been altered, also known as "ghost plates," while Suffolk is considering a similar move. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

Nassau joins New York 'ghost vehicle' task force

The popular Korean fried chicken chain opened its first Long Island location.

Popular Korean fried chicken chain opens first Long Island location

The Trump administration has postponed a U.S. EPA rule slated to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, found in places such as dry cleaning and degreasers. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE

Meet the Aged Skaters, a group of people of a certain age who are getting back into skateboarding at Veterans Park in East Northport. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up

Tellers, Rothmann's and Red Salt Room: A look at three steakhouse brunches on Long Island.

3 steakhouse brunches on LI

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The accused Gilgo Beach killer was in court Tuesday for a hearing to decide whether the DNA technique used on hair samples found near victims can be used at trial. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm here to see the evidence'

'The discovery is a big deal'

'I think they're just trying to get away with something'

NewsdayTV gets an exclusive look at how a drill weekend turned into a full-blown firefighting operation last month.

Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

AARP members spoke out about "frustrating" customer service experiences with the Social Security Administration during a meeting in Melville. Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has the story.

'The experience could be much better'

As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

A bill that would make it illegal to come within 15 feet of first responders performing their duties in Nassau has come under fire from critics who say it would violate the First Amendment. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Step back, or you could be charged with a misdemeanor

Tariffs against Canada and Mexico, initiated by President Donald Trump, took effect on Tuesday. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains how this could impact Long Islanders.

'It might cause the cost of goods to increase'

A 15-year-old boy faces murder charges after police said he fatally stabbed his 56-year old grandmother at her home Selden.

Selden teen facing murder charges

The U.S. ICE agency and Nassau County police have made public their agreement empowering 10 Nassau detectives to work with federal authorities to arrest and help deport immigrants without legal status. Newsday reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

New partnership between Nassau police and ICE

In his annual State of the County address, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke of infrastructure projects and economic headwinds. Newsday politics editor David Cruz reports.

'There is uncertainty ahead'

The Great Neck Library will have a 3D printed model of the Gatsby mansion on display and paintings inspired by the novel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of "The Great Gatsby."

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