Kurt Andersen, owner of Molly Hatchets Urban Axe Throwing in Ronkonkama, speaks to Newsday about his venue, where players throw axes at wood targets, hoping to hit a bull’s-eye by sinking the blade into the wood. 


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Find fees, lifeguard status, amenities and more so you can swim, sunbathe or build sandcastles at one of Long Island's 90-plus beaches. 

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Gamers can expect about 100 machines that span from the 1960s to today.

Test your skills at this pinball location in Patchogue

For berry lovers, June is heaven on earth, with red, juicy, sweet berries ripe for the picking at Long Island farms.

Strawberries are ready for picking at East End farms 

Lavender fields flow out east in the month of June.

Guide to lavender fields: Festivals, where to buy and more

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Lavender by the Bay on the North Fork and a new field at Waterdrinker in Manorville. 

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All you need is an appropriately equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle, an adventurous spirit, and a special permit to drive on the beach.

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Before you set out, knowing the proper spots to visit and permits to gather will help ensure a successful experience.

Crabbing and clamming on LI: Where to go

Long Island's open fishing boats have all you need — bait, tackle — for a half- or full-day trip out on the water.

Fishing trips and charters that offer half and full-day excursions 

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Paddle pubs, tiki boats and more ways to set sail this summer

Public pools across Long Island welcome residents (and sometimes, guests) to take a swim in the safety of lifeguard-staffed facilities. 

Take a dip at these LI pools

These places in Nassau and Suffolk and more than par for the course.

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Leisure Pass holders enjoy discounts at golf courses, swimming pools, ice rinks, tennis courts, parks and beaches, marinas and cabanas.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at food, fashion and fun in the Hamptons this summer.

Summer in the Hamptons is just heating up

Festival season has arrived with plenty of crafts, antiques and food tasting events

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Jackson Hall American Bar & Grille in East Islip serves six lobster rolls, including a lobster bomb. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try them all.

A lobster bomb? Tasting the creations at Jackson Hall

It's a triple-meat affair at Claws Seafood Market in West Sayville.

Food critic tries $85 lobster roll

Take a look inside this unique Long Island business where you can get a tattoo and a latte all in the same space.

Now on the menu at this coffee shop: tattoos

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited two Long Island locations where you can make your own charm bracelet.

Where to make your own charm braclets on LI

There are probably still things you didn't know about Jones Beach, which opened in 1929

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White Post Farms has been on Long Island since the 1800's and features numerous different animals.

This famous Long Island farm got its start in the 1800's

A record collector on Long Island started collecting 15 years ago. He now has over 1,500 records in his collection.

How many records do you have in your home?

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter Dave Criblez talk about the most anticipated concerts coming to Long Island this summer.

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This shop makes ice cream in less than two minutes

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus shopped for produce, cookies, microgreens and more at the Syosset farmers market.

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Forget sweating it out at the gym. Take an outdoor workout class under the sun.

Outdoor drop-in fitness classes to try this summer

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