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Experience the charm of vintage automobiles at Long Island's spring and summer car shows.

Car shows and cruise nights

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Chocolate Expo, Fairy Festival and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend

To say "thank you," here are some ideas for fun things to do Mother's Day weekend.

Mother's Day fun on LI: Events, free admission and more

See "42nd Street," "Fiddler on the Roof." "South Pacific," Shakespeare and more.

LI summer theater preview: '42nd Street' and more must-see shows

Neil Young, Halsey, Cyndi Lauper are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer.

Jones Beach summer concerts are returning for the 2025 season. Get tickets now.

Explore more than 400 vendors at the Long Island Trading Card Game Show, featuring Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z and Yu-Gi-Oh! collectibles.

Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z and more: Nassau Coliseum hosts massive trading card event

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"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

The cats, who appeared 'neglected,' are being treated at an animal shelter.

'It's about providing forever homes'

The FDNY partnered with the National Institute of Standards and Technology for a three-day drone and robotics training in new technology that can be used to save lives.  

LI first responders take lessons for using robotics, drones

Suffolk officials are pushing for education and awareness to help curb the increase of infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping conditions. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spends the day making dogs look and feel good with mobile pet groomer "The Ruff Life."

LI Works: The ruff life of a mobile pet groomer

The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

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

Is the fish on your restaurant dish local?

The Town of Babylon Kite Festival, held at Overlook Beach on Sunday, drew thousands and raised money for scholarships. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Kites take flight for good cause at Babylon festival 

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

Candy-themed popup opens in Farmingdale

Long Island ABATE holds event in Hauppauge to promote awareness of motorcycle safety and distracted driving.

Long Island ABATE raises money for motorcycle safety

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A whimsical gathering of fairies, mermaids and gnomes celebrates spring at Sands Point Preserve.

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