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To say "thank you," here are some ideas for fun things to do Mother's Day weekend.

Mother's Day fun on LI: Events, free admission and more

Explore Memorial Day weekend events on Long Island, including air shows, festivals and parades honoring military service members.

Memorial Day weekend guide: 30+ things to do

A "ThunderCats" cast reunion will be a highlight at the event in Uniondale May 17-18.

Cradle Con returns with cartoons, cosplay and more

Big Bounce America, Gene Simmons Band and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend

All Nassau and Suffolk donations will benefit Island Harvest Food Bank and its network of community-based food pantries and feeding programs.

Nationwide food drive Saturday to benefit hungry

The event features virtual reality experiences and attendees can board a Black Hawk helicopter.

FourLeaf Air Show: 5 top attractions to explore 

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Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, and greeted the crowds at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Pope Leo XIV named first American pontiff in history

The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale gave a living history flight experience where participants learned what it was like to be a paratrooper on the eve of D-Day. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI museum commemorates D-Day, 80 years since WWII's end

Thomas Mascia launched a police manhunt after authorities say he falsely claimed a Black man shot him in the leg.

  Plea hearing for ex-NYS trooper halted after he told the judge he 'didn't feel well' mentally

The New York Rangers on Thursday introuced Mike Sullivan as the new head coach. Sullivan led the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships and said he knows there's a lot of work to be done, but he's looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Rangers introduce new head coach Mike Sullivan

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

Hochul announces school cellphone ban

The festive thin-crust pizza specialist counts supermodel Heidi Klum as a partner at its NYC location.

Over-the-top NYC pizza spot opening LI location

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the Dubai cheesecake at The Dirty Cheesecake in Smithtown.

LI cheesecake shop takes on the Dubai chocolate trend

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Late payments from Nassau putting squeeze on day care providers

Open mic nights are growing in popularity at the Amityville Music Hall. 

Booming open mic nights on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to North Quarter Farm and Tweeds in Riverhead.

LI Works: Ken goes where the bison roam in Riverhead

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Neil Young, Halsey, Cyndi Lauper are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer.

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