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Long Island's lavender is in bloom

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

Ultimate guide to indoor places to play, game and more

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The number of volunteer firefighters on LI is shrinking. Camp Fahrenheit 516 is a weeklong program for teens to see what it's like.

Junior firefighters learn skills at Camp Fahrenheit 516

Marissa Stewart isn't your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

Meet 'Racing Rissy,' the 17-year-old racecar driver from LI

State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

State lawmakers tour areas of Nassau jail used to hold ICE detainees

Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

Food truck serving Indian momos in Hicksville

Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer has some important steps you need to take.

What to know about growing cannabis in your home

We stopped by Pecaditos Fast Food in Copiague to try Colombian-style hot dogs and burgers.

Celebrating Colombian Independence day on Long Island

ReThink Penn Station is one of the groups calling for improvements at Penn Station. While few agree on what needs to happen, most agree it's going to be expensive. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

The problems at Penn Station — and the competing proposals to fix them

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays, which offers day passes.

Day pass: Swim, lounge and spa at Canoe Place Inn

Spotted lanternflies are back on Long Island, leaving wineries on alert. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Wineries on alert as invasive spotted lanternflies emerge on LI

From the beach to the brewery and more, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman and her dog have your dog-friendly guide to Greenport.

7 dog-friendly places in Greenport

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