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Join the Mattituck Lions Club as they crown a new Strawberry Queen during the 70th annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival.

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Long Island farms open for strawberry picking as June marks the peak season.

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Check out Long Island beaches open to all after sunset, offering music, dining and stunning views.

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Get out on the water with our list of charters, sunset cruises, pedal pubs, tours and other vessels.

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Officials recommend multiple levels of protection and the importance of proper supervision after county has 24 deaths in 2024.

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You can have your beer and drink it, too, while playing everything from Scrabble to darts

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Theater provides a screen-free zone for creativity and connection among young actors.

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Homeowners are transforming their backyards by creating a summer oasis reminiscent of South Florida or the Caribbean.

Palm trees transform LI backyards into tropical paradise

Local companies offer lessons in paddleboarding, eFoiling and more for newbies.

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

Trying ice cream at Marvel Frozen Dairy

Babylon Mercantile's executive chef Christopher LaMagna talks about running from Lake George to Montauk, an event that raised money for mental health awareness.

'My entire life I always wanted to give back to my community'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the home of the grandma slice, Umbertos, and puts his hand in the dough to take a stab at pizza making.

'Learn everyday and do better'

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

'It has that wow factor'

When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

'Fledglings are unable to fly for about two days'

The collection of flags at the Southampton Arts Center was curated by John Monsky, of the East End. The exhibit, "Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years," runs through July 19. 

'Draws us together'

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Levittown Food Trucks - TGIF, which is hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Levittown. 

'It's just a place to get together every Friday night'

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

'Interacting with hundreds of guests everyday'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits nuBest Salon and Spa in Manhasset where the bob is back in style.

The big cut: Bob is back in style

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries Long Island clam chowder at Chowder House in Bay Shore.

Eating clams and chowder in Bay Shore

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach to learn more about pastrami.

Do you know what pastrami is?

Long Island opened its first Uncharted store in Greenvale where customers can find a variety of items, from clothing items, jewelry and home decor. 

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

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'No Kings' protests held across LI

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

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'

Chef brings cooking lessons and inspiration to Babylon

Find a baby animal in the wild? Here's what you should do

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