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The 64-year-old Long Island amusement park expanded a corner of the property and upgraded the carousel.

3 new rides coming to Adventureland this season

The annual event full of tasty treats has been a spring staple on Long Island since 2012.

Popular chocolate festival moves to new LI location

Many camps will run parents between $2,000 and $10,000 per child, with town and YMCA sessions on the lower end of the range.

Save on summer camp with these 12 discount tricks

Four princesses will dine with guests at each seating in March.

Little Princess Pop Up opens in Brentwood

Ready to graduate from karaoke? Rock Voices choir doesn't require the ability to read music — just a desire to sing your heart out.

This LI pop-rock choir is for anyone who can sing — no audition needed

These monthly mail surprises come in the form of sweet treats, craft creations or comic books.

An LI teacher launched a kids' subscription box. Here are 17 to try.

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Next month, patrons can return to the same spot to dine at Tejanos Tex-Mex Cantina.

Babylon Tex-Mex restaurant getting a makeover

Your money goes the furthest at these spots.

Top all-you-can-eat deals at LI restaurants

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the viral mashup of chicken nuggets and fries can be had locally.

Try the viral Irish 'spice bag' on LI

Several bakeries, from Dortoni shops to Sydney's Sweets and Riesterer's, have added smaller treats to appeal to consumers taking the drugs.

Ozempic, other weight loss drugs hurting LI bakeries

CSAs allow you to lock in a season's worth of produce before the first harvest.

Buy 'farm futures' at LI's annual CSA fairs

The shop turns out creative pizza flavors like chili mango.

International pizza chain opens first LI location

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Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Rocco's Tacos in Huntington Station to learn about their all-you-can-eat tacos deal.

Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

From Tracy Morgan at The Paramount to Ringling Bros. circus at UBS Arena, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the case of Steven Damman, who went missing in East Meadow on Oct. 31, 1955.

'This story has all the elements'

After seeing the spice bag all over TikTok, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found a Long Island pub that serves the Irish-Chinese dish.

'It's like Chinese stir fry and fried food in one'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits The Rainbow Rolls in Center Moriches to try its chocolate ice cream taco.

'We knew we wanted to have like chocolate and brownies included'

Joshua Rivera, a barber at Sola Salons in Farmingville, gained popularity on TikTok for his signature haircuts.

'It grew a lot from TikTok'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us a cozy unique restaurant in Speonk with a long history.

Out East: All aboard for this unique cafe in Speonk

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the new Museum of Disability History, a one-of-a-kind cultural institution at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

'I hope they learn people with disabilites aren't to be taken for granted'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport to try customizable bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

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

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

'Gonna miss it so much'

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

'Many eyes were on the rink'

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Book a direct flight from MacArthur Airport to experience baseball at its most intimate, with autographs and seats you'd never score in July.

Florida spring training getaway from LI

Show your Irish pride on Long Island with St. Patrick's Day parades throughout March.

LI St. Patrick's Day parades list

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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Fires in West Hempsted and Copaigue Wednesday night forced the occupants of two homes to flee.

Fires at 2 LI homes in one night

Trendy bites: Chocolate ice cream taco

One of the oldest missing child cases in U.S. history remains open, Nassau police say

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.

Watch the police pursuit in Farmingville

Native Long Islanders Greg Weissert and Harrison Cohen, who now pitch in the major leagues, are scheduled to play in the World Baseball Classic. Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson talks about their journeys.

LI natives playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Long Islanders are bracing for higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

How the Iran war could impact prices on LI

Rex Heuermann is set to stand trial in September for seven killings he allegedly committed between 1993 and 2010. Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan explains.

Accused Gilgo killer contacted sex workers hundreds of times, DA says

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

Valley Stream North's Naomi Gonzalez, Bellport's Aaliyah Morrow, Hicksville's Haley Gonzales and Bethpage's Gabrielle Severin all took home state titles this weekend in girls wrestling. NewsdayTV's Matt Lindsay reports.

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