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When Colbert says farewell, so will CBS' late-night franchise.

Stephen Colbert reveals 'Late Show' end date

Sam Raimi is back in fine form with this horror-comedy.

'Send Help': You'll never mock a coworker again

The veteran singer-songwriter has added seven new shows to what he calls his "last concerts."

Barry Manilow's 'final LI performance' to take place at UBS Arena

He was the station's resident prodder and poker of eggplants, cantaloupes and zucchini.

Longtime WNBC/4 personality 'Produce Pete' dies at 80

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed sits down with former LI Congressman Steve Israel to talk about Israel's new book about Albert Einstein.

Out East: Albert Einstein's time in Southold

The jam band has become a summertime staple at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater.

Dave Matthews Band to play Jones Beach, Forest Hills this summer

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Train, Evanescence and Chicago are among the performers coming to Wantagh this year.

2026 Jones Beach summer concert schedule: UPDATED

The two iconic acts head to Elmont on July 14.

Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire set UBS Arena show

The bands hit the Wantagh stage on Aug. 22.

The Fray, Dashboard Confessional to share Jones Beach bill

Find out which celebs are turning 90 or 100 this year.

These celebs are turning 90 and 100 this year. Can you guess who they are?

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Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman tries indoor snow tubing at American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

Get your snow fix: Indoor snow tubing at American Dream

It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Long Islanders remember where they were on Jan. 28, 1986.

40 years later: Long Islanders remember Challenger disaster

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Peconic Ice Rink to sharpen skates, check out the Zamboni and see what it takes to maintain the rink in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Keeping it nice on the ice

In an eerie scene on the LIRR, the doors between train cars were stuck open — letting in piles of snow and sharp winds as passengers sped toward Manhattan.

Snow piles up inside an LIRR train car

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look at the Bald Hill Ski Resort, Long Island's own slope in Farmingville.

Believe it or not: Long Island once had its own ski hill

Shaili Soni is a volunteer at the Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy who helps patients with food insecurity.

Volunteers of Long Island: Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy

LIRR riders say there are several key improvements they'd like to see at a reimagined Jamaica station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

LIRR commuters weigh in on Jamaica station redesign

Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dined at Orto in Miller Place, one of the spots on Newsday's 2026 list of best Italian restaurants.

Choosing Long Island's best Italian restaurants

Crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 people on Long Island in 2024, up from 254 in 2019. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Speed is killing and hurting more people on LI. What will make drivers slow down?

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A Utah court is expected to soon rule on whether Gabby Petito's parent can bring a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has the story.

Police: 'It was unforeseeable'

With freezing temperatures on the Island, penguins at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead had to be moved inside. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They can suffer from frostbite and respiratory issues'

What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We would rather have the property owners clear their sidewalks than write a ticket'

NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen answers questions about bomb cyclones.

What is a 'bomb cyclone?'

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is conducting its annual count of unhoused people on Long Island, in part to help dole out resources to eradicate homelessness.

'We're looking to hear directly from people who are in need'

The new leadership at NUMC is intending to get the hospital on firmer financial ground. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

'A flurry of litigation'

Attorney Martin Tankleff, who served 18 years in prison for his parents' killings before being exonerated, is now eligible to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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'We had no idea what would transpire'

After Renee Good was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis earlier this month, Long Island is seeng a surge in volunteers joining anti-ICE patrol groups. Newsday reporter Bart Jones spoke with a local responder.

'Concerned and frightened for what the future holds'

Newsday reporter Brianne Ledda takes us around the streets of Babylon Village Monday morning.

Scenes from walking around Babylon Village

Mineola residents were digging out from the snowstorm Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island still digging out from snowstorm

Roads are still being cleared a day after Long Island got hit with a major snowstorm. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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