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A new Power Smashers Pre-Show Party allows fans to meet drivers and see the trucks up close.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live coming to UBS Arena

Explore the rich history of Long Beach boardwalk, from its early days to its revival.

Long Beach boardwalk memories: Generations recall summers past

Enjoy discounted admission after hours at these five Long Island places for family fun.

Evening deals and discounts at LI attractions: Adventureland, twilight golf and more

Three animatronic dinosaurs join the other prehistoric creatures at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning in Rockville Centre.

Meet 3 new animatronic dinosaurs at LI science center

North Hempstead will honor the founders of Villa Milano by renaming part of Plandome Road in Manhasset Bekteshi Brothers Way.

Family traditions continue at pizzeria after founders' deaths, minus the opera singing

Kids and parents can go zip-lining, glow bowling and more, all after the sun does down,

Family fun after dark on LI: Dino Safari, Splish Splash and more

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Join free dancing events on Long Island, featuring country, R&B and more, with instructors to guide beginners and seasoned dancers alike.

Where to go dancing outdoors this summer on LI

Tired of spending hundreds of dollars to see a show? There is a way to catch outdoor concerts this summer without spending a dime.

Free concerts, events this summer at LI parks and beaches

Experience the joy of picking your own sunflowers at Long Island farms.

Guide to sunflower fields, mazes and u-pick on LI

Enjoy free outdoor movie nights across Long Island, including Oyster Bay's "Movies by Moonlight" and Eisenhower Park, featuring popular films.

Outdoor movie schedule: Catch a film under the stars on LI

Many Long Island families return year after year to the upstate getaway.

Why LIers love to vacation at Lake George

Gather fresh produce at these Long Island fields when the time is right.

LI U-pick farms for raspberries, tomatoes and more

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From Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's to Harvest House Tavern, both in Malverne, Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tags along on the journey from farm to table.

'I truly believe working local is the best way to do it'

Raymond Negron survived a stroke. Now, he volunteers at Stony Brook Medicine where he helps other survivors get through their recovery.

LI Volunteer: Raymond Negron

When the sun goes down, so do the prices. Here are some discounts on your favorite summer activities. NewsdayTV's Senior Lifestyle Host Elisa DiStefano reports.

'I like coming here later in the day because there's less people'

From unique clothing pieces to household items, the Huntington Flea Market has a little bit of everything.

'Finding something more unique'

Long Island Cares helps feed people who are facing food insecurity. Volunteer Darryl Morris talks about what it means to help those in need.

LI Volunteer: Darryl Morris

Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverhead has been open for 37 years. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with owner Stuart Feldschuh about the business.

'People are happy and you're serving the community'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries brioche con gelato at Spiga Bakery in Bellmore.

'We actually started this dessert 18 years ago'

J Capone, a volunteer for Friends of the Bay, talks about why it's important to help keep the water clean on Long Island for future generations.

'Keeping Long Island wild and beautiful'

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is bringing the past to life again, with its new exhibition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," in celebration of the novel's 100th anniversary.

'It's an enduring story'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill's ceaser crunchwrap that got millions of views on TikTok.

Trendy Bites: Chicken Caesar crunchwrap in Plainview

From free concerts to parks with pickleball courts, Elisa DiStefano has your look at free things to do on Long Island.

See animals, jam to live music and more: Spend a day on LI without spending any money

Newsday food writers Melissa Azofeifa and Andi Berlin took a food tour of Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Brunch, pasta and doughnuts: A day at Station Yards

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Check out the 2025 guides to water excursions, state parks, seafood experiences and plenty more.

Fun Book: Ultimate summer guide

MacArthur Airport in Islip now offers flights to vibrant cities like Lakeland, Wilmington and Boston.

Nonstop destinations from MacArthur

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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While the majority of respondents in a recent Newsday/Siena Poll gave high marks to quailty of life on Long Island, many voiced concerns about the high cost of housing and the ability to age in place here. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI Quality of Life Survey: High marks for safety, health care, but fears over 'aging in place'

Farm-to-table dining in Malverne

The team was also presented with the first-ever key to the Town of Smithtown on Sunday for its remarkable run, which included winning the state championship and playing for a berth in the Little League World Series.

Parade honors St. James/Smithtown Little League team

A proposed MTA fare adjustment plan would drive up the cost of LIRR tickets. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo looks at some of the proposed changes to e-tickets.

LIRR proposal would hike fares, change e-tickets to reduce free rides

Her 25-day disappearance grabbed national attention after she was found on a yacht. What her story reveals about LI's hidden world of drugs and sex trafficking. Newsday reporters Shari Einhorn, Grant Parpan and Sandra Peddie have the story.

1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking

The head of the New York State Board of Law Examiners said administrators of last week's exam at Hofstra focused on providing medical assistance to the test taker who suffered a heart attack, and it would have been impractical to stop the test.

Bar exam official defends decision to continue test while woman had heart attack

Police say there was no evidence of violence against Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a 33-year-old woman found dead on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club.

Police: No evidence of violence in death of woman found on Montauk boat

According to court documents, one of the reasons town officials denied a Bethpage mosque's expansion was testimony from a grandmother's complaints about traffic. The mosque's attorneys say no such record exists. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Did Oyster Bay invent a grandmother to deny a mosque? The town says no.

Spectators should expect to see heightened security for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park in September. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to increase security

The mother of the 10-year-old says her daughter was traumatized after allegedly being verbally abused by North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company Chief Peter Alt.

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