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	Looking to experience an outdoor show on Long Island? Check out&nbsp;Strongbox Theater&#39;s series&nbsp;of&nbsp;one-act plays at Memorial Park in&nbsp;East Rockaway.&nbsp;
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"Just Wild About Harry" featuring Chapin's songs is coming back to Heckscher Park.

Free Harry Chapin tribute concert coming to LI park

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Music, science and space come together in "The Planets" on July 13.

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Looking back to when WGBB, WGLI and WGSM ruled Long Island's airwaves.

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The Who, Boy George and Pantera are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer.

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The highly anticipated Superman reboot starring David Corenswet, directed by James Gunn, aims to redefine the DC Universe with a fresh perspective.

Can 'Superman' reboot make the Man of Steel cool again?

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Northstage and Mineola Playhouse also featured big stars back in the day.

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The new album features covers of classics and lesser-known Joel songs.

'The Billy Joel Project' features 24 songs performed by the Broadway Ensemble

The play, which tells the story of Revolutionary War hero Dr. Joseph Warren, premieres Friday.

Roslyn professor writes play about forgotten Revolutionary War hero

The stars gathered at Radio City Music Hall for Broadway's biggest night.

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Alec Baldwin and Melissa Errico are among the stars performing on Long Island this summer.

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A new interview with the Northport-raised LuPone hints at a new Broadway feud.

LI's Patti LuPone said what about Audra McDonald?

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Kathy Collins, Long Island's first female world boxing champion, speaks to NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman about her legendary career and the sport's growth years later.

She was LI's first female world boxing champion

Lower gas prices may have caused more people to hit the roads this holiday weekend, according to AAA. Meanwhile, storms over parts of the U.S. could affect travelers heading home later this week. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIers navigate holiday weekend traffic

For many people in the Massapequa community, Independence Day means pride. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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We built our own combination of fresh pasta with sauce at a brand new eatery in Mineola.

Authentic pasta eatery opens in Mineola

Human remains were found in a car submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor Monday evening. Detectives believe it is the missing piece of a cold case that's more than a decade old. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Human remains found in car submerged at Cedar Beach

The Islanders' No. 1 draft pick, Matthew Schaefer, made a big impression on the team in summer prospect development camp in East Meadow. Newsday's Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross reports.

Schaefer continues to impress at Isles prospect camp

Visit Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours in Setauket to learn about the Culper Spy Ring and the role Long Island played in the Revolutionary War.

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From the beach to the ice cream counter to the lighthouse, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your guide to visiting Robert Moses State Park.

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Ken's got spirits! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Long Island Spirits distillery for barrels of fun.

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The delay forced the LIRR to extend the life of its M3 fleet, which will be retired.

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Long Island law enforcement offiicals say they have zero tolerance toward personal fireworks usage but data shows the laws are enforced sparingly. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The leader of a Long Island MS-13 clique was sentenced to 68 years in prison for his role in eight murders.

Alexi Saenz, 30, pleaded guilty for role in 8 murders

A plan to slash rental assistance by $26 billion would cap housing vouchers for working-age, able-bodied adults at two years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports

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Dozens of protesters rallied in Hempstead Sunday against recent ICE raids in the community. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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A driver was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing through a wooden barricade at Montauk Green early Sunday, causing an estimated $151,000 worth of damage to artwork.

Damage costs rise in art show crash

Newsday examines the increase in aggressive driving on Long Island as part of a yearlong investigative series into the area's dangerous roads. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Personal items seized by Suffolk County investigators from the home of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are hitting the market. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Army jeep among Heuermann possessions for sale sparking interest from collectors

Nassau County and state park officials are ramping up shark patrols ahead of the holiday weekend following a recent incident at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Wheatley Heights native Jordan Simpson has gone viral for his jingles recapping each Mets series. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LIer recaps Mets series — in song form

Some women who were married in New York before 1986 are experiencing issues obtaining a REAL ID. Newsday TV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Babylon Town reporter Denise M. Bonilla have more.

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