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The Piano Man will do a live call-in show on the Billy Joel Channel Thursday at 2 p.m.

Have a question for Billy Joel? Ask him on SiriusXM.

He'll make his debut on Tuesday's edition of "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Fox News adds Billy Bush

The 90-minute, family-friendly show focuses on the wonderment of being a kid again.

Magician channels his LI roots at Paramount this weekend

Catch Long Island's Michael Catuosco on the Fox culinary competition Thursday night.

Commack chef to compete on 'Hell's Kitchen'

"Jungle Red" takes a deep dive into the making of the 1939 comedy classic.

Illeana Douglas goes behind the scenes of 'The Women'

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Tribute bands are attracting dedicated fans, offering affordable alternatives to seeing original artists live.

Even better than the real thing? Why LI loves tribute bands.

"Lost Interview" with the Piano Man premiere in Stony Brook Sept. 25 amid controversy.

Not quite just the way he is: AI's role in Billy Joel doc

The pop star says "I can't wait to see my Long Islanders," ahead of Thursday's concert.

'Tell It to My Heart' singer Taylor Dayne comes home for show at The Suffolk

The drummer later became a filmmaker who helmed two of Joel's music videos.

Billy Joel bandmate, Jon Small of The Hassles, dies at 79

Mike DelGuidice will sing and play piano for the band's Dec. 5 show in Atlantic City.

Billy Joel Band to play in Atlantic City minus the Piano Man

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Ken Buffa sees what it takes to make signs glow at Going Sign & Servicing in Plainview in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

Floyd twin seniors Anabel and Lydia Van Cott are double trouble for the competition on the tennis courts, NewsdayTV's Tess Fergurson reports.

Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a unique sanctuary in Calverton where veterans and first responders find healing through equine therapy with rescue horses.

Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

One year into Suffolk's waterfront preservation program, 'hard questions' and no 'slam dunk'

Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

Supporters of "through-running" would like to see LIRR trains adding stops beyond Long Island. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

Sample knishes, loaded mashed potatoes, a beer garden and more at the Long Island Potato Festival at Farmingdale State College on Sept. 26-27.

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By embracing his mother, Joshua Wilck violated a court order for him to stay away from his parents. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Man charged with attacking parents arrested after hugging mother in court

The Long Island Sound water quality is improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there's more to be done. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Making the grade in many places'

The rankings saw a shake-up this year, as U.S. News focused on how well schools prepare a wide range of students to thrive in their careers and financial lives after graduation. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'More of a focus on post-graduate outcomes'

The board designed to investigate detainees' concerns hasn't met since early 2021, public records show. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D' Auria explains.

'It didn't really do a whole lot'

Nassau County police said Nolan Gaugler, 34, was conducting a chemical experiment when the mixture "reacted violently." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Of course it was dangerous'

'We want smart development. We want it environmentally sensitive'

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A new report finds more than 36% of Suffolk schools and nearly 34% of Nassau schools had tests above state lead standards.

Report finds many LI schools have lead in water fixtures

'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O'Keeffe explains.

'They all agree body cameras are good'

The victim's identity has not yet been released. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Homicide probe launched in Nassau

The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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