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Pitbull, Tim McGraw, Ashanti are among the acts to see.

Summer music preview: 51 great concerts to see

The rappers are among the stars performing at the newly renovated Surf Lodge.

Snoop Dogg, Fetty Wap to play Montauk concert series

Dennis Arfa, who has worked with Joel for 50 years, will be inducted next month into the LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Billy Joel's longtime booking agent says Piano Man is in 'great spirits,' 'making progress'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at Long Island's 2026 concert season.

Rod Stewart, Pitbull and more must-see 2026 concerts

Summer's almost here and the time is right for 'Dear Evan Hansen' and more big shows.

Summer preview: Curtain up for 'Young Frankenstein,' 13 more must-see shows on LI

"Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity," said the songwriter's spokesperson.

A matter of distrust? Planned Billy Joel biopic does not have his OK

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Producers expect the Broadway hit to resume performances on May 21.

Reopening set for 'The Book of Mormon'

The HBO Max comedy's breakout star will make her Broadway bow July 6.

Oh, my! Meg Stalter of 'Hacks' joining 'Oh, Mary!'

Based on the hit films, the show begins previews Aug. 14 and opens Sept. 15.

Stage fright: Broadway welcoming 'Paranormal Activity'

Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio and Christie Brinkley are among the big names in the show, which opens May 18.

Broadway's 'Celebrity Autobiography' is loaded with LI stars

The performances Tuesday and Wednesday have been canceled because of a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Fire forces cancellation of next 2 'Book of Mormon' shows

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From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

LI college grads face a tough job market

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

Records of excellence

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

Eat like a kid again with 'happy meals' for grown-ups

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Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has the story.

Indictment in killing of 7-year-old girl

Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

Mess on the LIE

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'A pedophile, an abuser and a monster"

Michael Balboni, a former state legislator, public safety official and influential political consultant, has been named the 11th president of Adelphi University in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I want to send a message around excellence'

Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents' home, sent unsolicited gifts and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Am I supposed to hide the rest of my life?'

Walt Whitman High School unveiled a new wildcat statue in front of the football field as students, alumni, donors and faculty members attended the ceremony to celebrate the 100th year of the South Huntington School District. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

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