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How to have a free summer on LI

Spending a day out doesn't have to mean spending money. From live music and outdoor movies to nature walks and splash parks, free fun is never far away.

Save on summer fun: 20 free activities on LI

Meet Power Rangers and "Sopranos" stars, buy art and get in costume at the pop-culture convention at Hofstra July 12-13.

Eternal Con is back with celebs, cosplay and more than 200 vendors

The dugout boat, called a mishoon, will be part of the "Saltwater Stories" exhibit opening Oct. 11.

Shinnecock gives canoe to LI Children's Museum for new exhibit

If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend.

Eternal Con, Empire State Fair and more can't-miss LI weekend events

Discover scenic tubing trips across the Northeast, perfect for escaping summer heat.

Road trip: Tubing adventures in the Northeast rivers to take

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order allowing police officers to wear face masks during specific investigations.

'Can cover themselves with a mask'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with members of an elite Long Island-based search team about one of their most challenging rescue missions.

'It was only us in that ship out there'

Lt. Col. Sean Boughal, of the 106th Rescue Wing, based in the Hamptons, spoke about his team's mission to perform rescue operations in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Tears of joy that we made it'

When the Rivers siblings recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, they made history in more ways than one. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm so happy to be an Eagle Scout'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan for an in-depth discussion about Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer who was arrested on July 13, 2023.

The Backstory with Ken Buffa: Who is Rex Heuermann?

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According to Sara Lopez Garcia's fiancé, she and her mother were detained by ICE on May 21 at their home in Mastic. She is still at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center waiting for a flight to Colombia. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It hit pretty hard. We know Sara, we love Sara'

ICE has detained over 1,400 people in Nassau jails since January. Newsday's Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

50 cells allocated for ICE

Long Island suppliers expect to receive a total of $250 million to help cover the cost of filtration systems to remove PFAS. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The amounts ... will make a difference'

Five people were evacuated after the driver of a Toyota Camry crashed into the building, Nassau police said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

5 evacuated after car drives into building

Once on the bring of extinction, the osprey is making a comeback on Long Island thanks to the work of wildlife conservation agencies. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a success story'

Human remains were found in a car submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor Monday evening. Detectives believe it is the missing piece of a cold case that's more than a decade old. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We believe this is a missing persons case'

Long Island law enforcement offiicals say they have zero tolerance toward personal fireworks usage but data shows the laws are enforced sparingly. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

How to have a free summer on LI

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