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Notorious crimes involving Long Islanders have provided fodder for numerous movies.

From Amy to Gabby: 13 movies inspired by LI crimes

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

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

The adaptation of the novel is painstakingly safe.

 Netflix's 'The Life List' is a crashing bore

Distefano included references to Hofstra and Ronkonkoma during his segment.

Comedian Chris Distefano gives (sort-of) shoutouts to LI on 'The Daily Show'

Melissa Etheridge, Mary J. Blige and Kane Brown are among the acts headed here.

Spring preview: 23 great concerts coming to LI

From Melissa Etheridge to the members of Kiss, Newsday's entertainment reporter David J. Criblez previews six concerts this spring.

Spring preview: Six concerts not to miss

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In an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller "A Working Man" has taken the No_ 1 spot at the box office, besting the rapidly declining performance of "Snow White."

Statham's 'A Working Man' upsets 'Snow White' to take No. 1 at the box office

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The organization that bestows the Academy Awards has apologized to "No Other Land" co-director Hamdan Ballal after mounting criticism following its response to the violent attack on the Oscar winner.

Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him

Michelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy "Dying for Sex" and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album "Who Believes In Angels?"

What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons

By the time a film arrives on movie screens, its makers often strive to find ways to articulate how relevant it is, how it speaks to now.

Can the 'feel-good' movie exist in 2025? 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' proves maybe it can

After four decades in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is relocating to Boulder, Colorado.

What to know about Boulder, Colorado, the Sundance Film Festival's new home

Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind "Spirited Away" and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

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Thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Uniondale on Sunday to signify the end of the holy month of Ramadan. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak 

Jayden Stroman, Patchogue-Medford baseball star and brother of Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about his unusual journey to playing for his hometown team. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Friday for a pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence 

Explore how social media trends and expectations are driving up costs for bridesmaids, with expenses often entering the thousands.

A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Citi Field for the 2025 season.

New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

Lose weight and burn off some steam, NewdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Beast Martial Arts in Oyster Bay.

'Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

The exchange occurred hours before the legislature failed to pass a bill needed to fund Blakeman's $428 million infrastructure plan.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the Easter Bunny at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, where the Peter's Cottontail Treehouse Workshop will be set up until April 19.

Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco visited Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon on Saturday to promote their new album.

Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

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Police say a 13-year-old boy and his 14-year-old passenger are facing charges for crashing a stolen car in Ridge. 

Teen crashes stolen car on William Floyd Parkway 

Heuermann back in court

A judge has ruled against four Long Island school districts challenging the state's mascot ban.

'They could lose state funding'

Kayleigh Hubschmitt, a senior at Lindenhurst High School, was awarded a $180,000 college scholarship to work towards becoming a military officer.

'I feel like I should give back'

The father of the East Patchogue girl who was allegedly abused in a state facility after she went missing for 25 days argues his daughter's constitutional rights were violated, a legal filing shows. 

Alleged sex trafficking victim's father plans lawsuit 

New York State has approved a plan to test the soil at Bethpage Park, where chemical drums were found buried underground. Newsday reporter Joseph Ostapiuk has the story.

'Waiting to look for additional materials underground'

Additional hours have been added at the DMV for Long Islanders to upgrade their driver's licenses to a federal real ID. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It is a huge inconvenience'

Regina Agrusa, superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, said Elmont High School student-athletes will keep playing games against Bellmore-Merrick schools but with new protections against "hate and harm" following parents' complaints about racist harassment at games in recent years.

New protections against 'hate and harm' 

A trio of officers fresh out of the academy helped deliver a baby girl in a car parked on the side of Sunrise Highway in Shirley after a woman went into labor, Suffolk police said.

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