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Garden City held its 70th annual Easter parade with about 300 classic cars, while some Long Islanders celebrated the holiday with a sunrise service at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Easter celebrations around LI

The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center hosted a rally on Sunday where attendees called for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Each and every one of us has a mission'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Buster Bunny at Wyandanch Plaza. 

'Buster is Long Island's favorite chocolate Easter Bunny'

Police said the carbon monoxide leak was caused by an oil burner malfunction in the home's basement. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police: Carbon monoxide leak caused by oil burner malfunction

The Trump administration ordered an immediate cease to the wind project near the coast of Long Beach, stating the Biden administration rushed the permit process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

'That work has ceased immediately'

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The Sunset Theater is the latest in a series of shuttered East End cinemas that have been independently purchased or renovated to serve as cultural hubs for their communities.

Independent movie theater to reopen this week after 3-year renovation

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Instagram is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday.

Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults

Stores selling secondhand clothing, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from the Trump administration's trade war even as global businesses race to avoid potential damage.

Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs

China will sanction U.S. officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who Chinese officials say have performed poorly on Hong Kong issues in a retaliatory move against Washington.

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

Asian shares are mostly higher and U.S. futures have fallen as U.S. tech giants prepare to release their latest earnings after the recent spate of market turmoil brought on by President Donald Trump's trade war.

Asian markets advance ahead of earnings reports by US tech giants

As Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry's bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn't anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House less than 100 days ago.

Big Tech's "Magnificent Seven" heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence

America's two largest retailers want to deliver prescriptions to your doorstep, sometimes in a matter of hours.

More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers

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LIers are coping with the high prices of eggs as Easter approaches. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

Egg prices have increased 108% since last year 

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

'Mr. President, we need a break!'

Some real estate experts are concerned about the potential effect of the economic outlook on the spring market. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has the story.

'We're still seeing pretty steady growth'

The tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump's administration have led to a roller coaster week on the stock market. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at what it means for the Long Island housing market.

'Long Island's housing market is pretty resilient'

The impact of tariffs from the Trump administration has many Long Islanders worried about the cost of living. 

'The grocery store is costing you $100 more'

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 recession would bring more layoffs, less hiring and a higher cost of living, a local financial expert said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is a very dicey time'

The Grove in East Patchogue is offering 38 apartments, with rents starting at $1,575 for a one-bedroom unit.

Affordable apartment lottery in Suffolk now open

Wall Street employees received higher bonuses last year than they did in 2023, state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced on Wednesday.

Bonuses soaring on Wall Street

A key regulator voted to move forward with construction rules that will require most new buildings to be powered by electricity. 

New York moves closer to requiring electric heating in new homes

"For anybody earning under $100,000 a year, frankly, this is a tough place to live," an LI expert said.

LI'ers earning under $100K are finding it difficult to stay

Nicholas Cimorelli, owner of South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside, says it's really important for them to keep prices where they are for their customers. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Everybody is very concerned'

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Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 

Islanders fans say ticket costs and parking inconveniences are some of the factors why attendance at UBS Arena has dropped during the 2024-25 season. Newsday Sports' Carissa Kellman reports.

Puck stops here: Islanders fans blame poor play for 4-year low in attendance

Garden City holds annual vintage car show and Easter parade

Kelly was finishing his morning walk on the Upper West Side on a gloomy St. Patrick's Day when something peculiar caught his eye.

Comedian Tom Kelly turns to social media to reunite Syosset grad with lost diploma

Ben Mevorach, 1010 WINS' vice president of news, on how the all-news radio station has transformed to stay contemporary.

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Take your exercise routine airborne. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits The Aerial Loft in Mineola for this week's Fitness Fix.

Fitness Fix: The Aerial Loft

Bartenders from The State Room and sister concept Shands General in Patchogue won a Long Island cocktail competition at Coastal Kitchen and Daiquiri Bar in Bay Shore.

Local bartenders win cocktail competition  

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 Elisa DiStefano visits the renovated RPM Raceway in East Farmingdale, featuring LED-lit tracks and advanced karts for an immersive racing experience.

Raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades

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