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It's time to start planning. Check out the 2025 guides to water excursions, state parks, seafood experiences and plenty more.

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FourLeaf Air Show, Foodie Fest and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend

Soar into Memorial Day weekend with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, marking the jet team's 10th headlining performance at Jones Beach.

Jones Beach air show: From land to sea, where to watch

Find live music, fabulous food, rides, fun, games and more at these fairs and fests.

All's fairs and festivals on LI this summer

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

Jones Beach summer concerts are returning for the 2025 season. Get tickets now.

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

Enjoy live music, food trucks and outdoor dining at these summer happenings. 

Patchogue's Alive After Five and more live music events returning this summer

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Four beaches on Long Island scored an A+ in the latest beach report put out by Save the Sound. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI Sound quality report grades cleanliness of local waters

The news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has put a spotlight on the disease. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.  

Biden's diagnosis brings prostate cancer awareness to the forefron

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived on Long Island for this weekend's FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive for air show

Turmp administration lifts stop-work order for the Empire Wind project off Long Island's South Shore. Newsday Reporter Mark Harrington has more.

Trump administration lifts stop-work order for Empire Wind project 

Sen. Chuck Schumer on Monday spoke at Island Harvest in Melville to advise that families in need on Long Island could lose food assistance benefits if the proposed federal budget is approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocates warn that cuts to federal food programs could hurt LIers

The Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference finals beginning Wednesday night. Newsday's Knicks reporter Steve Popper previews the series.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Previewing the Eastern Conference finals 

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

What the Amtrak tunnel repair project could mean for your commute 

The social media sensation is popping up in elaborate desserts and simple milkshakes.

Places to try trendy Dubai chocolate on LI

14-year-old Evan Taveras of Valley Stream paints custom cleats for MLB stars, including the Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Mets' Pete Alonso. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Valley Stream teen paints custom cleats for MLB stars

The shark was seen swimming a few hundred feet from shore. Watch to hear an expert's advice about swimming this summer.

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