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A DJ plays show tunes from modern and classic musicals like "Hamilton" and "The Music Man" while partiers sing and dance.

Broadway Rave brings musicals to this LI dance floor

Murder's afoot in "Witness for the Prosecution" and "Orient Express."

Murder, she wrote: 2 Agatha Christie mysteries come to LI

From the South Shore to the East End, Long Island's got talent. Here, we put the spotlight on locals who are making names for themselves in the entertainment world.

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The Oscar-winning actor began his career on the stage at The Gateway.

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The Sag Harbor theater's 35th season also includes the premiere of "Mister Halston."

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Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIer with family in Iran reacts to the war

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Montgomery County, Md., adopted "Vision Zero" to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports on what Long Island can learn from it.

Can LI eliminate road deaths? What we learned from a D.C. suburb

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sees what it takes to preserve memories at TriColor Imaging in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Photo lab makes lasting memories

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Macari Vineyards in Mattituck for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bottling wine.

Out East: Macari Vineyards

The dispute has cast doubt on whether one Long Island family will be able to continue receiving care from Mount Sinai. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Contract dispute may limit access to Mount Sinai hospitals for those with Anthem insurance

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you're going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

LGA layover: How to make the most of your wait

There is fear in Long Island's LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone's decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NYU Langone ends gender-affirming care for transgender youth

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday's coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

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Ken Buffa gets down and dirty at Soap Yourself Happy in Ronkonkoma.

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A police chase down Dogwood Avenue in Farmingville led to the arrest of Gerald Matzen, of Mastic Beach, who is charged with drug possession, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment, officials said.

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'That work is paying off'

Joshua Alvarado, from Queens, pleads not guilty in a Merrick crash that critically injured a crossing guard. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is a terrible accident'

'My daughter needs those doctors'

Nassau officials on Thursday said a driver was arrested for allegedly critically injuring a 70-year-old crossing guard while driving high on drugs. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Prosecutors allege the driver was high on drugs

A viral video has been circulating showing a hole more than a foot wide in the deck of the Fire Island Inlet Bridge. A report shows the bridge passed inspections before the hole appeared. Newsday Transportation Reporter Peter Gill reports.

Viral video shows hole more than 1 foot wide

Nassau officials on Thursday announced the arrest of Wen-Lone Chou, who is accused of operating a shooting range in his basement near schools. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'All of this activity is extremely dangerous'

Power outages and more than two feet of snow in parts of Suffolk County. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

More than two feet of snow recorded in parts of Suffolk

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports from Central Nassau as the blizzard of 2026 turns into the cleanup of 2026.

'This is what we get for the last 5 years of nothing'

NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports from inside a snowplow in the Town of Babylon and around Suffolk County as residents start to dig out from the blizzard of 2026.

'The worst in 10 years'

Snowdrifts from Monday's blizzard have made it even tougher to dig out and get back to normal. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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