Former Channel 2 anchor Dave Marash, still an active newsman and now living in New Mexico, recalls the glory days at WCBS with Rolland Smith and his rewarding stint at "Nightline."


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

Remembering when Broadway shows played at Jones Beach, Westbury

The new wave bands will tour together for the first time.

Devo, B-52s team for Jones Beach concert

"This year really reminded us how lucky we are to have you," Alexis Roderick Joel wrote on social media.

Billy Joel, family celebrate 'extra special' Father's Day

Chestnut was banned from the competition last year after he had a falling out with the sponsor.

Joey Chestnut, 16-time winner of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating contest, returns after sponsorship dispute.

The rap superstar hits the Wantagh venue's stage on Aug. 12.

Lil Wayne to play Jones Beach this summer

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

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Moore takes the second-rate material here and infuses it with real depth of feeling.

 'Echo Valley': Julianne Moore elevates thriller

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Actors Christopher Meloni and Tramell Tillman will be honored at this year's event.

North Fork TV Festival marks 10th anniversary

Kayla Mitchell of Center Moriches had also appeared a decade ago on "MasterChef Junior."

LI woman makes top 12 teams on 'MasterChef: Dynamic Duos'

Campbell now is communications director of Catholic Charities and hosts a show on the Catholic Faith Network.

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Catching up with Danielle Campbell, who's now working at Catholic Charities of Long Island

'It's really a blessing for me to work for them'

Apple TV+ is trying here to replicate the success of its soccer-themed hit "Ted Lasso."

'Stick': Owen Wilson golf comedy makes you feel good

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Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Tony's Tacos in Garden City to learn how to make Italian tacos.

LI Works: Shelling out tacos with a twist

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen talk about why it seems to rain every weekend on Long Island.

Why LI keeps getting gloomy weather on weekends

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

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On Monday, the Yankees honored Joan Hyland, of Malverne, and her nonprofit "Love, Nana" company which creates gift bundles of baby clothes for families in need on Long Island and in New York City.

Yankees honor Long Island grandma for nonprofit work

Ruthanne McCormack, project coordinator for the Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth, said the group might not have the funding to send staff to trainings required by federal law.

'Just taking it day by day'

'Everyone's sad and the teachers were crying'

''Let people know that they are not alone'

Suffolk County has launched a probe into into groundwater contamination around the former Grumman plant in Calverton.

Activists say private drinking wells threatened

Ala Amoachi, the attorney for Nuvia Yessenia Martinez Ventura, says the mother of five was taken into ICE custody after a routine immigration court hearing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'As counsel, I haven't been given access to her'

'There is significant demand'

One Long Island doctor said he believes some parents are basing their decision to avoid vaccinating their children on "things that might not be scientifically proven" that are circulating on social media.

Parents pushing back on child vaccinations

'We have to keep pushing back'

Fifteen sets of twins are getting ready to graduate from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

'Such a unique experience'  

Long Island police are stepping up patrols after Iran launched a counterattack on Israel.

Officials say there are no local threats

A dozen "No Kings" protests are planned for this weekend on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

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