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Saturday, May 28

Remainder of Bethpage Air Show canceled due to severe weather forecast

Organizers of the Bethpage Air Show ordered Jones Beach evacuated and remaining performances canceled because of the approach of heavy rain and lighting.

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Police inaction moves to center of Uvalde shooting probe

The actions — or more notably, the inaction — of a school district police chief and other law enforcement officers moved swiftly to the center of the investigation into this week's shocking school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

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Only in Newsday'For two years we've been living with death and tragedy'

Across Long Island, students, teachers and school administrators are struggling to understand the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Dear Hamptons visitors: Plan ahead, book ahead, call ahead this summer

That's the main piece of advice from hotel and business owners anticipating larger crowds returning to the North and South forks as COVID restrictions ease and Memorial Day ushers in the summer season.

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Tacos, gelato and lobster rolls on the menu at Jones Beach this summer

Hungry sunbathers will also find classic boardwalk staples like hamburgers and hot dogs at Jones Beach.

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Bellport H.S. student made online threat of 'massive shooting' at school, Suffolk DA says

The 16-year-old, who was not identified because of his age, was arrested after posting the threat on an Instagram page, according to Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney.

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Forecast: Chance of rain, storms

Showers and thunderstorms are possible today, but take heart — tomorrow and Memorial Day should be hot and sunny.

NYPD: Officer shoots, wounds man who struck cop with car

A police officer shot a man in the chest who had struck an officer with a car while driving away from a police stop in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.

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Eastbound Sunrise Highway closed in Freeport

Roadwork has led to the closure of eastbound Sunrise Highway in Freeport, the Nassau County Police Department said Saturday.

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Only in NewsdayTake direct action to end gun violence, some LI religious leaders say

After the Texas elementary school massacre, they are scrapping a "thoughts and prayers" approach.

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Mass shootings spur calls to crack down on online hate, violence

Experts note that any effort must contend with fast-changing technology and the emergence of smaller platforms created by extremist groups.

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High court ruling in NY concealed carry case could loosen gun laws

The justices are expected to hand down a ruling in the next few weeks on the constitutionality of a law setting restrictions to obtain a concealed carry permit.

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Vegan pop up debuts at Oceanside brewery

You'll find a menu of all vegan eats, from plant-based chicken and corn dogs to loaded fries and mozzarella sticks.

Man faces hate crime charges in East Meadow graffiti case

The man allegedly spray-painted "KKK" on the wall of a local urgent care clinic earlier this month, Nassau County police said Saturday.

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Hangin' in the Hamptons: Memorial Day weekend

Looking for a Hamptons fix? We're spotting sunbathers, celebrities and more on the East End all summer long.

First in NewsdayHis district redrawn, Sen. Jim Gaughran won't seek reelection

A court-ordered redistricting put him in a new district and pits him against another incumbent, Sen. Mario Mattera (R-St. James).

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Veterans home resident remembers friends who died in war

A Memorial Day ceremony at the Long Island State Veterans Home, the first such ceremony since the coronavirus pandemic.

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Keeping Life Fun

What to know about the Bethpage Air Show

Soar into Memorial Day weekend with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, marking the jet team's ninth headlining performance at Jones Beach.

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5 East Coast beach destinations to visit this summer

Here are popular summer beach destinations to visit this season, all within a day's drive of Long Island.

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9 ways to get started in water sports this summer

Dive into water sports this summer from jet skiing to stand-up paddle boarding.

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Summer entertainment preview: All you need to know

Long Island is teeming with great live music, comedy and theater this summer.

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Summer fairs and festivals happening this year on LI

The summer kicks off with the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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9 new LI restaurants to try this summer

Newsday's food critics found the newest spots to dine out.

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's 2022 valedictorians

One is a head surf instructor, another volunteered with pandas. Get to know more than 145 of the top seniors from high schools across LI.

Great places to get ice cream on LI

No food sums up summer like homemade ice cream, whether it's a cone on the run, or a sit-down feast of a banana split.

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Your guide to LI beaches to visit this summer

Jones Beach, Long Beach, Robert Moses and more Long Island beaches to explore this summer.

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Historic and unforgettable Long Island street names

Can you tell me how to get -- how to get to Sesame Street (in Kings Park)? Ever take a walk down Wolf Hill Road in Huntington? Or take a turn down the winding Whiskey Road in Ridge?