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Enjoy a visit to Long Island's botanical gardens, where nature's beauty unfolds across acres of lush greenery and vibrant blooms.

Welcome spring at one of LI's blooming botanical gardens

Outdoor play centers, amusement parks and more are returning as summer is fast approaching.

So long, winter: Here's when LI's popular warm-weather spots will reopen 

Visitors to the Riverhead aquarium may now see four otter pups in their outdoor habitat.

4 otter pups born at the Long Island Aquarium 

The ride is a part of the second of a five-phase, $10M plan to redevelop the park. 

Adventureland sets 2025 opener with new ride on the way

The Long Island Game Farm is celebrating its 55th anniversary in May. 

Snuggle a baby goat during LI farm's new experience 

Participate in Long Island's hiking series, featuring 22 hikes across 12 parks, from accessible trails to challenging terrains.

How to join the NYS parks passport hikes

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Experience a tropical escape with Port Tiki's new boat offering private cruises with island-themed decor.

A new tiki boat will set sail from port behind LI brewery this summer

Long Island's Indian-American community celebrates the arrival of spring with classical or Bollywood-inspired dances

Dancing into Holi: Indian dance schools gear up for big celebrations

The West Hempstead academy offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural heritage.

'Every strand tells a story': Salon owner starts family braiding class

The new camp allows parents to purchase a number of days to use whenever they'd like throughout the season.

National summer camp chain to open first LI location

A policy indicated that children younger than 7 could be asked to leave if disturbing others in the audience.

Are kids allowed at Gateway's 'Frozen'? Child disturbance policy explained.

Libraries on Long Island are reimagining spaces, blending play with learning for children.

6 libraries with free play spaces for kids

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LI is enjoying an influx of regional gourmet spots taking Mexican food to spendy new heights.

10 best Mexican restaurants on Long Island

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano presents Newsday's Salon Showdown award to Parlour Hair Boutique in Bayport.

'You don't have to be a huge business to make a huge impact'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa met up with Newsday food writer Andi Berlin at Cinnabar in Massapequa to see how much sushi they could eat.

Our food critic's tips for the ultimate all-you-can-eat sushi experience

No more chasing trucks for that soft serve fix — Mister Softee is opening a real shop.

Mister Softee opens first brick-and-mortar shop

Toast Coffeehouse is closing one location and it prepares to open two more.

The Study by Toast to open on Long Island

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez and NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano dine at Barrotta's Supper Club in Huntington.

Inside Barrotta's Supper Club jazz restaurant in Huntington

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

How Adam and the Metal Hawks got started on TikTok

Syed educates her audience about the difference between culture and religion while also sharing her love for music and things to do across Long Island. 

Wearing a hijab on social media helps her "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived, a TikToker says.

He travels across the country sharing his story at schools to inspire students to overcome adversity.

Rohan Murphy, a double amputee, travels to Long Island schools to help inspire students to overcome adversity.

Think your local deli has the best BEC? Russo might have rated it.

Rating cheese pulls and tasting breakfast sandwiches at delis around Long Island helped this Amityville teen reach thousands on TikTok. 

The "scone queen," shares her recipes, comedy and Italian-American culture on TikTok, growing not only her following, but also growing her business called "The Hungry Gnome."

How recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage grew this chef's social media following.

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

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The names of 29 officers killed in the line of duty are etched into a memorial unveiled outside the PBA headquarters in Brentwood.

Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

Although Baldwin trailed 43-39 entering the fourth quarter on Sunday, the players felt confident they'd persevere.

Baldwin girls basketball captures third state title in program history

West Islip students are learning a new skill: welding parts needed to build a submarine. 

High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 

The National Transportation Safety Board highlighted dozens of bridges in 19 states that have not performed vulnerability assessments if a ship were to hit those bridges. Six of those bridges are in New York City. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

NTSB: 6 NYC bridges have not performed vulnerability assessments

Police have ID'd the victim as Jason Copper, 39, of Sound Beach.

  Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck

All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

A new Social Security Administration rule would eliminate most phone services when applying for benefits or changing banks. Starting March 31, people would have to first verify their identity online or visit a field office. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Social Security ending most phone service for benefits filing

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Yankee Stadium for the 2025 season.

See the new food options at Yankee Stadium for 2025

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Westbury to learn the art of tattooing.

LI Works: Art is all the buzz at Lark Tattoo in Westbury

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