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The actor says that without surgery, he "probably would have been dead in about eight months."

'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

New Kids on the Block, Pitbull and Missy Elliott are among the performers heading to Long Island this summer.

Summer music preview: 50 great shows to see

Joel cited "family commitments" as the reason he could not attend the June 7 show at Tilles Center.

LIMEHOF anniversary concert honoring Billy Joel canceled

'Furiosa' is a slam-bang blockbuster made by a true visionary.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': Breathtaking spectacle

John Slattery, "The 39 Steps," "Young Frankenstein" also coming to Long Island.

Summer theater preview: 'The Producers' and 20 more must-see shows

The renovated theater will reopen July 12 with shows featuring David Sedaris and Branford Marsalis later in the season.

Billy Porter concert to kick off Guild Hall reopening

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If there were any real flaw in "Bodkin," an engaging and worthy show, it would be an excess of ambition.

'Bodkin': Netflix series is intriguing, well-crafted

Hanna Haar and 11 other promising chefs will prepare food while living together in a villa in Puglia.

LI chef competes in Food Network's Italy-set 'Ciao House'

Network TV needs shows that are beloved and are about faith, just like this cop-family drama.

TV critic Verne Gay to CBS: Don't kill 'Blue Bloods'

No host was named nor launch date offered (although fall 2024 is a good bet).

'Jeopardy!' pop culture spinoff to stream on Prime Video

Joely Richardson, Arty Froushan, Simon Russell Beale and Alessandro Nivola also set for the movie.

Paul Giamatti to star in 3rd 'Downton Abbey' movie

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Lisa Goreé was elected as the first female chairperson in the history of the Shinnecock Nation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Me becoming the first woman doesn't mean that it stops here'

Smithtown resident and Long Island graveyard historian Rob von Bernewitz is leading a group of volunteers to clean up headstones at a small cemetery that dates back to the 1800s.

Volunteers clean up centuries-old Smithtown Cemetery

Dominick Critelli, a decorated World War II veteran, will be knighted and awarded the French Legion of Honor for his courage and devotion in liberating France during World War II next month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I think about the people I left behind'

Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts invited local students to paint tunnel art at Gilgo Beach. 

'Instead of grey concrete, you are walking through an art gallery'

Investigators continued their search at the Massapequa Park home of alleged Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann on Tuesday.

See boxes of evidence taken from the Gilgo Beach killings suspect's home

Eisenhower Park's temporary stadium, set to host the 2024 Cricket World Cup, is game-ready, officials said. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It's baseball with a lot more fun'

Massapequa Park neighbors awoke Monday to a large police presence and a new search of the home of alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just wish it would go away'

A 45-year-old acquaintance of a West Hills homeowner was found unresponsive in the owner's swimming pool Sunday.

Resident performed CPR

Newsday politics reporter Vera Chinese and NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland look at Suffolk County's strategy in shelling out large sums to settle lawsuits.

Suffolk aggressively settling lawsuits

A student wearing a Palestinian flag on her cap made a statement by walking out of the ceremony before it ended. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Everyone was celebrating'

Suffolk cops responded to a Deer Park middle school after officials discovered a student brought a BB gun to school.

Superintendent: Student has been disciplined.

John "Junior" Gotti's wife and daughter face charges in connection with an alleged fight at a high school basketball game.