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The new wave bands will tour together for the first time.

Devo, B-52s team for Jones Beach concert

"This year really reminded us how lucky we are to have you," Alexis Roderick Joel wrote on social media.

Billy Joel, family celebrate 'extra special' Father's Day

Chestnut was banned from the competition last year after he had a falling out with the sponsor.

Joey Chestnut, 16-time winner of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating contest, returns after sponsorship dispute.

The rap superstar hits the Wantagh venue's stage on Aug. 12.

Lil Wayne to play Jones Beach this summer

The Who, Boy George and Pantera are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer.

Jones Beach summer concerts are here! Get tickets now.

Northstage and Mineola Playhouse also featured big stars back in the day.

Remembering when Broadway shows played at Jones Beach, Westbury

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Take your average wedding movie, shotgun a hostage situation into it and add some anarchic energy from Rebel Wilson and you get "Bride Hard," writes Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy.

Movie Review: Rebel Wilson's 'Bride Hard' is a wedding movie that's easy to break up with

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"How to Train Your Dragon" took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.

'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'

Lifelike digital Triceratops and Spinosaurus lumbering through a reimagined "Walking with Dinosaurs" and Benson Boone's sophomore album "American Heart" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

What to Stream: HAIM, 'The Gilded Age,' Benson Boone, astronaut Sally Ride and digital dinosaurs

Cambodia has escalated its cold war with Thailand by announcing a ban on Thai movies and TV shows and a boycott of the neighboring country's international internet links.

Cambodia bans Thai movies and TV shows in latest border feud tit-for-tat

Thousands and thousands of Pitbull fans dressed up for his London shows this week wearing bald caps, a white shirt, black tie and drawn-on facial hair, before swarming to the city's O2 Arena.

White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull's fans party like clones worldwide

For one,  Steven Spielberg was not the studio's first choice to direct the movie.

'Jaws' at 50: 50 things you need to know

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Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen talk about why it seems to rain every weekend on Long Island.

Why LI keeps getting gloomy weather on weekends

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

This lobster roll is 3 feet long

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

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Ruthanne McCormack, project coordinator for the Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth, said the group might not have the funding to send staff to trainings required by federal law.

'Just taking it day by day'

'Everyone's sad and the teachers were crying'

Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

''Let people know that they are not alone'

Suffolk County has launched a probe into into groundwater contamination around the former Grumman plant in Calverton.

Activists say private drinking wells threatened

Ala Amoachi, the attorney for Nuvia Yessenia Martinez Ventura, says the mother of five was taken into ICE custody after a routine immigration court hearing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'As counsel, I haven't been given access to her'

'There is significant demand'

One Long Island doctor said he believes some parents are basing their decision to avoid vaccinating their children on "things that might not be scientifically proven" that are circulating on social media.

Parents pushing back on child vaccinations

'We have to keep pushing back'

Fifteen sets of twins are getting ready to graduate from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

'Such a unique experience'  

Long Island police are stepping up patrols after Iran launched a counterattack on Israel.

Officials say there are no local threats

A dozen "No Kings" protests are planned for this weekend on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

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