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The actor will talk about his memoir at Woodbury Jewish Center on Oct. 5.

Michael Douglas bringing book tour to Woodbury

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

Magician channels his LI roots at Paramount this weekend

Attendees were encouraged to write letters to the Cinema Arts Centre's board seeking Dylan Skolnick's reinstatement.

Attendees seek reinstatement for fired Cinema Arts Centre's co-director at meeting

The Commack native will assume the role of narrator for two weeks, beginning Oct. 6.

Rosie O'Donnell joins 'The Rocky Horror Show' cast

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Wantagh funeral director competes on the NBC hit which returns Thursday night.

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Wyle won a second straight drama actor Emmy for "The Pitt" and Seehorn took her first — for "Pluribus," while Smart won her fifth for "Hacks."

Emmys 2026: Noah Wyle repeats, Jean Smart wins again, Rhea Seehorn finally wins her first

She may have taken a single fentanyl-laced oxycodone on the day of her death.

Report: New details on Hayden Panettiere death

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Monday's awards have an air of nostalgia and questions about the show's future.

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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?

After 19 months, the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, the last major commercial duck farm on Long Island, reopened with new generation of birds.

New generation of birds

Ken 'Batman' Buffa heads to 4th World Comics in Smithtown.

LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve a plan to build an $85 million four-story, mixed-use luxury residential community in Melville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Residents oppose Melville development proposal

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

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

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed checks out a beloved local staple where visitors near and far gather to grab tomatoes for their Sunday sauce.

Out East: Lenny Bruno Farms

New York State is mailing out energy rebate checks between $100 and $200 to taxpayers who qualitify. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A check is always nice. A little more would be nicer.'

Long Island is the strongest seller's market in the country as limited inventory drives up home prices, according to a new study. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI bucking the national trend

As New York picked up the pieces and began to rebuild after 9/11, Newsday's photographers were there. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland has more.

Picture This: When New York and America rose from 9/11

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa checks out this viral social media hit that has customers flocking to Chefs Corner in Mineola.

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The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday's Laura Albanese spoke to them.

'Dropped right in front of me'

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.

'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

Vibrant downtown or overbuilding?

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

Homicide probe launched in Nassau

Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It seems wide enough'

Dominick Critelli concluded five weeks of rehabilitation at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing with a saxophone concert.

'It comes from the heart'

More than 700 of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Invasion of privacy? That's not cool'

The picture brought together the photographer and the Woodmere firefighter whose image he captured. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I came upon a crew of firefighters'

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I'm not being treated respectfully'

The proposed Amazon warehouse and distribution center in Holbrook would be one of Amazon's largest facilities in the U.S. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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