Patrick Walters is fulfilling a life long dream at the age of 65 with the opening of his Jamaican takeout restaurant, Uncle Don's Kitchen in Hicksville, which he runs with his children.


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Federal transportation officials have approved New York's congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning Jan. 5.

Feds give green light for congestion pricing

Frankie Floridia of Strong Island Animal Rescue League rescued a young buck stuck in a pool in Holtsville in October after it tried to drink water off the cover.

Young deer rescued from swimming pool

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

The family of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann will be moving out of their Massapequa Park home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Heuermann's wife 'no longer feels connected' to their family home

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From a botanical garden to an outdoor street art exhibit, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel has your roundup of places to visit in Miami.

'Decadence at a distance'

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Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel visits Market 57, a food hall in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

'We wanted to bring our food to everyone'

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel has your guide to visiting Orlando on a budget.

Maximum Disney on a 'Minnie' budget

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

See the bluffs, walk a labyrinth and more Block Island adventures

While on a trip to Saratoga Springs, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel visited a retirement home for horses.

A second act for America's thoroughbreds

Saratoga Springs isn't just for the horses; Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel explores all of the fun things to do in this upstate New York town. 

Scott Vogel's latest adventure: Saratoga Springs

Newsday's Scott Vogel joins the Slice of Brooklyn bus group for a whirlwind tour tasting New York pizza.

'A love letter to my hometown'

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After finding a $56 roundtrip flight to Ft. Lauderdale, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took a 24-hour trip.

Take a whirlwind vacation!

On a trip to the North Fork's Aqua Beach Hotel, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel tries to find time to relax and get away from work, with mixed results.

A great place to relax if you can get away from work

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel tries food from Sudan, Indonesia and more at the Queens Night Market, a food festival that runs Saturday nights from April to October.

'The fun and the thrill of the unknown'

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel tries omakase, the Japanese restaurant experience in which the diner leaves their meal entirely up to the chef.

Trying Sora Omakase in Stony Brook

Though Swing Street no longer exists, there are still ways to appreciate the jubilant, defiant, heartbreaking and joyous art that continues to inspire the world today. Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel tours Harlem.

Scott Vogel tours Harlem

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel set out to explore the vintage TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport, but ended up in an infinity pool overlooking the runway.

See what it's like inside the TWA Hotel (hint: there's a poolcuzzi)

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel breaks down the new dining options at Penn Station.

Insomnia Cookies, Jacob's Pickles and more

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel stopped by Hummel Hummel in East Northport to learn about the bakery's pizza crumb.

Check out Hummel Hummel's pizza crumb

Santokh Singh, executive chef at Mahal in Roslyn Heights, makes Diwali sweets with Newsday food writer Scott Vogel.

'I made it with my mom in India'

Carlos and Naylan Juarez, the father-and-son duo behind I Am Nacho Mama, talk about moving their popular pan-Latin eatery from a food truck to a restaurant. Newsday food writer Scott Vogel reports.

I Am Nacho Mama menu draws on family's diverse Latin background

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel helps Hampton Oyster Company farm for their famous Mermaid Makeout oysters.

Scott Vogel farms for oysters

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Scott Vogel checked out John Scott's Surf Shack in Westhampton Beach. 

Trying lobster rolls, wings and tacos at an LI seafood shack

Jay Rosensweig, founder of WeekendDating.com, hosted a reunion event on April 2 for couples who had met at his dating events. Newsday's Scott Vogel has the story.

These 5 couples met at speed dating events

NewsdayTV's Scott Vogel checked out Paris Baguette in Garden City. The bakery started in Seoul in 1988 and now has more than 3,000 locations worldwide.

Hush puppies stuffed with cream cheese and more treats at Paris Baguette

Emmy Winner: What happens when strangers eat together? Newsday's Scott Vogel invited four random people to dine at the communal table at Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar in Babylon.

'Will you come eat with me?'

After 25 years of commuting from Long Island to Wall Street, John Pawluk opened his own distillery and tasting room.

Inside East Northport's new distillery

Newsday's Scott Vogel visited ITA Kitchen in Garden City to dish out some advice.

'No chicken wings, no ribs' and more tips on picking a first-date restaurant

Scenes from the monthly trivia night for those with hearing loss at Oyster Bay Brewing Company with Newsday's Scott Vogel. 

Trivia night in Oyster Bay: 'This has really become something special'

Thanksgiving dinner from fast food menus? It's a happy meal

The store offers unique treats from around the world.

Getting salty with a mystery box of exotic snacks

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