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The stars are given impossibly ridiculous scenarios to play and have no idea what to do with them.

 'Another Simple Favor' stricken with sequelitis

The musical will end three months earlier than planned.

'Redwood,' starring LI's Idina Menzel, to close on May 18

The longtime co-host's future appearances will now originate from Florida.

Steve Doocy cutting his 'Fox & Friends' workload to 3 days a week

The actor had canceled two previous bookings at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

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Despite the tragedy on the set, the movie holds its own with depth and moments of beauty.

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The "Star Wars" streaming series "Andor" doesn't concern itself with super villains.

On 'Andor,' minor 'Star Wars' villains play major roles

The popular whodunit series "Poker Face" starring Natasha Lyonne returning for its second season and Steven Soderbergh's sleek and lean spy thriller "Black Bag" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Lorcan Finnegan's "The Surfer" isn't a film about toxic masculinity and tribalism.

Nicolas Cage sells his soul for a house in 'The Surfer'

"How to Train Your Dragon" filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the "remake fatigue" concerns.

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Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats.

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The driver faces charges of unlawful fleeing a police officer and driving without a license.

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, dragging cop near Green Acres Mall, police say

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash 

Learn the art of hot yoga in a studio with temperatures hovering around 105 degrees. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Just Breathe Yoga in Sayville.

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The cats, who appeared 'neglected,' are being treated at an animal shelter.

Teens discover 30 cats abandoned in woods near Southern State Parkway

The FDNY partnered with the National Institute of Standards and Technology for a three-day drone and robotics training in new technology that can be used to save lives.  

LI first responders take lessons for using robotics, drones

Suffolk officials are pushing for education and awareness to help curb the increase of infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping conditions. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spends the day making dogs look and feel good with mobile pet groomer "The Ruff Life."

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The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Gra-Bar in Copiague to learn about local versus non-local fish.

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The lush grassy fields, once popular with sunbathers, children and Long Islanders playing pickup football or soccer games, have been replaced with acres of nothing but soil.

'It's very disappointing'

'It means a lot' 

Nassau County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency has stopped hearing cases for school bus camera violations, with no indication as to when they might resume. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

'We don't know when these might resume'

'It's about providing forever homes'

'This is a great collaboration' 

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'

 Chairwoman of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees says temporary restraining order on construction build site is is simply a bump in the road. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Knew that we were going to be in this battle for the long run'

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'

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

The Trump administration has stated that beginning on May 5, the Education Department will begin collecting student debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There will be some adverse impact'

The Town of Babylon Kite Festival, held at Overlook Beach on Sunday, drew thousands and raised money for scholarships. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We had a few good runs today'

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and the toddler linked to her via DNA analysis. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'If you knew Tanya please let us know'

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