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Alice and the Mad Hatter perform and interact with guests, along with photo opportunities and themed backdrops.

'Alice in Wonderland'-inspired pop-up returns with festive cocktails, costumed characters 

From chocolate chip sourdough bread to chocolate-covered garlic bacon, here are specialties to try.

Viral Dubai chocolate bar and more: Here's what to expect at The Chocolate Expo

Buster Bunny will be indoors at Wyandanch Plaza through Easter Sunday.

Wyandanch's brown Easter Bunny shows kids 'bunnies are all colors'

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.

Local synagogues and centers host family-focused events to honor Passover traditions.

Celebrate Passover with seders and community events

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Tellers, Rothmann's and Red Salt Room: A look at three steakhouse brunches on Long Island.

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As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

The popular Korean fried chicken chain opened its first Long Island location.

Popular Korean fried chicken chain opens first Long Island location

Meet the Aged Skaters, a group of people of a certain age who are getting back into skateboarding at Veterans Park in East Northport. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up

Customers are warned against ordering anything hotter than a medium.

A look inside Long Island's first Dave's Hot Chicken

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the renovated RPM Raceway in East Farmingdale, featuring LED-lit tracks and advanced karts for an immersive racing experience.

Raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades

A recession would bring more layoffs, less hiring and a higher cost of living, a local financial expert said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

Learn what it's like to work as a correction officer at Suffolk County Correctional Facility. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A look inside Suffolk County Correctional Facility

It's Opening Day at Citi Field, and this season, Mets fans have a mascot race to look forward to, featuring five new quirky characters to fall in love with. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Mets feature new mascot race at home opener

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

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RPM Raceway's renovation features LED-lit tracks and advanced karts for an immersive racing experience.

LI raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades

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