Patty Coppola of Massapequa is getting creative about the return of Elf on the Shelf. This year, she has created a mask for the elves for when they travel back and forth to the North Pole.


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Find locations, hours, fees and lifeguard information to take a cool dip this summer.

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Supporters say the goal is to end thousands of meritless claims made each year, often during nasty custody fights.

Lawmakers OK bill to end anonymous calls to state child abuse hotline

Check out Long Island beaches open to all after sunset, offering music, dining and stunning views.

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Explore Long Island's lavender festivals, featuring vibrant fields, local vendors and live music.

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Long Island farms open for strawberry picking as June marks the peak season.

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Families struggle to find and pay for infant care that can average $24,000 a year.

LI parents face childcare challenges and costs

Summer fun awaits, whether camping, swimming, golfing or hiking is your thing.

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On your marks, get set and go to these races all over Long Island.

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Many of the couples are earning more money and have achieved a higher educational level compared with straight-sex counterparts, data shows.

More same-sex couples marrying almost 10 years after landmark case, survey finds

Plan a day at Long Island's wineries, with private wine tours, outdoor tastings, live music and more.

Ultimate guide to Long Island wineries

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The chef was looking for a wow factor, and settled on huge.

Would you eat this 3-foot, $135 lobster roll?

Authentic Neapolitan pies, pizza "alla pala" and 2-foot panini are on the menu.

Artisan Long Island bread baker launches pizza truck

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits The Barn in Merrick to check out the over-the-top lattes.

Coffees topped with s'mores and more

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

'They sit down and say that's the best thing I've ever had'

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

Trying ice cream at Marvel Frozen Dairy

Babylon Mercantile's executive chef Christopher LaMagna talks about running from Lake George to Montauk, an event that raised money for mental health awareness.

'My entire life I always wanted to give back to my community'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the home of the grandma slice, Umbertos, and puts his hand in the dough to take a stab at pizza making.

'Learn everyday and do better'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

'It has that wow factor'

When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

'Fledglings are unable to fly for about two days'

The collection of flags at the Southampton Arts Center was curated by John Monsky, of the East End. The exhibit, "Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years," runs through July 19. 

'Draws us together'

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Levittown Food Trucks - TGIF, which is hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Levittown. 

'It's just a place to get together every Friday night'

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

'Interacting with hundreds of guests everyday'

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Rep. Tom Suozzi is calling on President Trump and Kristi Noem to release the manager of a Port Washington bagel store after ICE agents arrested him last week.

Suozzi calls for release of popular bagel store manager

NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman asked Yankees fans one very important question: if you catch a visiting player's home run ball, do you keep it or throw it back?

Keep it or toss it? Yankees fans on opposing HR balls

Nassau Democrats have proposed an ordinance that would add Juneteenth to the county's list of official holidays. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Nassau County government does not recognize Juneteenth 

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

The Giants on Wednesday spoke about the team's progress throughout voluntary offseason workouts. Offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor said he thought the entire team got better and that it was a, "really good spring."

Giants looking to go from a good spring into a good summer

The U.S. Department of Education is referring its investigation into the New York State mascot ban on Native American imagery to the Department of Justice.

Department of Education referring NYS mascot ban to DOJ

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 

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!

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