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The playground, designed for ages 2 to 12, focuses on climbing and gross motor skills and is included with museum admission.

New outdoor playground coming to LI children's museum

Be par for the course after practicing at these driving ranges.

Driving ranges on LI: Perfect your swing

Visitors can take advantage of special deals, including discounted tickets and passes this summer at drivable amusement parks. 

7 nearby amusement parks offering summer deals

Explore themed playgrounds that go beyond everyday parks, where kids can climb a sand-castle tower, a pirate ship, fire truck and more.

LI playgrounds worth the drive

Find accessible paths in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Stroller, wheelchair-friendly trails to explore

Discover the scenic paths, including Belmont Lake State Park, Jones Beach boardwalk and more.

If you like to bike, hit these trails

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Explore county parks offering campgrounds, ballfields, trails, dog runs, tennis courts, beaches and more.

Guide: County parks on LI

For the first time, Splish Splash water park in Calverton will be open at night.

Splish Splash adds exclusive new event this season

Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson is celebrating 45 years of using prayer, love and adherence to rules to get addicts clean.

Recovery and rebirth for former addicts at Easter

Huntington's Six Harbors Brewing Company's brew dogs inspired a golden retriever event and offered opportunities to gather with various breeds.

Dogs have their day at LI golden retriever meetups, more events for pups

These indoor amusement centers offer everything from ax-throwing to karaoke to bowling.

Ultimate guide to fun on Long Island

Baby yoga offers new mothers a supportive environment to bond and share parenting tips.

Baby yoga on LI: A blend of exercise and bonding

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While visiting Charleston, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel learned how to make biscuits with Carrie Morey, owner of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit.

Making biscuits in South Carolina

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

Exploring fish at Gra-Bar in Copiague

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the Easter Bunny at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, where the Peter's Cottontail Treehouse Workshop will be set up until April 19.

Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Buster Bunny at Wyandanch Plaza. 

'Buster is Long Island's favorite chocolate Easter Bunny'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant Syosset to try their viral dessert pizza, which is made with Nutella and cookies. 

Making a viral dessert pizza 

The ambitious kaiseki tasting menu is 10 courses.

Longtime Long Island restaurant turns into upscale Japanese spot

Groomsmen are facing a growing number of expenses, from bachelor parties to tuxes, similar to the cost of being a bridesmaid.

Groomsmen on Long Island are paying up to $2,000 to be part of the big day

A golden retriever meetup was held on April 6 at Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington, which gained a bit of fame during the COVID-19 pandemic when it used its retrievers to deliver beer door-to-door.

Golden retriever meetup draws hundreds of dog owners to LI brewery

Bartenders from The State Room and sister concept Shands General in Patchogue won a Long Island cocktail competition at Coastal Kitchen and Daiquiri Bar in Bay Shore.

'Chips and salsa verde-inspired cocktail'

Alibi Lounge in Farmingdale is being transformed into a sweet destination.

Candy-themed popup opens in Farmingdale

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's salsa-focused album inspires fans to take up dancing lessons on Long Island.

'The music is just intoxicating' 

From the Long Island Aquarium and beyond, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at Spring Break activities.

NewsdayTV's Spring Break special

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Delve into the stories of Alexander's, Mays and Arnold Constable, iconic department stores that once thrived on Long Island.

Department stores we miss

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Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts and more.

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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.

Police ID victim 'Peaches' and toddler in connection with 1997 homicide investigation

Nineteen Long Island water districts have found unregulated chemicals in their drinking supply. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

New challenge for Long Island water districts 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park to see the cherry blossoms. 

Where to see cherry blossoms on LI

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Alexis Roderick Joel tour the Long Island High School for the Arts, which is udergoing a massive theater renovation.

Alexis Joel talks renovations at LIHSA

The nonprofit is now suing the daughter of its founder, Christopher Arsenault, over the sanctuary's property following a fatal fire. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Legal battle over Happy Cat Sanctuary property

The pontiff died a day after blessing thousands for Easter in Rome. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Remembering the life and service of Pope Francis

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits three Long Island restaurants to find out where the best wings are.

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!

President Donald Trump has conveyed his support for the Massapequa school district to keep its tribal name and logo, but it's unclear how the administration will do it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Residents react to Trump weighing in on Massapequa mascot battle

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