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With college decision time looming, Newsday has some tips for what to keep in mind while visiting Long Island campuses. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Take notes, taste the food and more

Reports of cybersecurity incidents in our schools are on the rise. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'Schools are an easy target'

Parishioners who attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre reflected on Pope Leo's calls for peace. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It breaks my heart'

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people from a sportfishing yacht struggling amid dangerous waves a few miles southwest of the Moriches Inlet Saturday night.

Stranded for nearly 3 hours amid 12-foot waves

East End farmers and residents are upset about the sudden clear-cutting of woods by developers to construct new homes, sparking town officials to consider a new land disturbance ordinance. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'You want to see trees, you want it to feel rural still'

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A deal to change the ownership structure of TikTok has some U.S. governments restoring their use of the social media giant.

TikTok's back in the city but LI governments not yet putting out the welcome mat

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It will be the Ronkonkoma-based fast casual eateries second location.

Boxcar Burgers to open in Smith Haven Mall

Clare Rose, which distributes Anheuser-Busch brands to restaurants, is being sold.

LI beer distributor to be bought by national liquor and wine business Southern Glazer's

Activist investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management is offering to purchase Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny's music label, Universal Music Group, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $64 billion.

Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war.

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Two risks for retirement spending: unanticipated early retirement and big long-term care outlays at the end of life.

How spending shocks affect retirement planning

Global shares are trading mostly higher as oil prices continued to surge ahead of a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump set for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or risk its power plants and bridges being bombed.

Global shares mostly higher ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen oil route

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with three victims of gambling addiction and the effects it had on their lives and others close to them.

'What they're actually doing is destroying lives'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes a look at the toll gambling and the proliferation of apps has taken on some Long Islanders.

'This is the devil'

The increased demand comes as companies struggle to find skilled workers and face tight production deadlines.

New contracts for component parts could surge

The rise in bonuses on Wall Street will translate into a boost in the luxury real estate market on Long Island's East End, experts said.

Wall Street bonuses's effect on East End real estate

To mark its 75th anniversary, Carvel will be selling its classic Flying Saucers ice cream sandwiches for 75 cents on Friday.

Carvel celebrates 75 years with 75 cent ice cream

Ken Buffa pairs up with Steven Kitzen of Kitzen Construction to learn what goes into dock building in this week's LI Works.

'No hiding from the elements'

NewsdayTV Ken Buffa's grabs his buzz saw and heads to Bullfrogs Woodworks to check out the new tools that go into modern woodworking.

'Measure twice, cut once.'

Bay Shore homeowner is left with thousands in debt after hiring an unlicensed contractor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I need more money for this, I need more money for that.'

A new poll blames Long Island's ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees. Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's difficult for us to find any skilled labor'

The "Dash Carts" being rolled out at the Whole Foods opening in Holbrook Thursday allow customers to pay digitally without going through traditional checkout lanes.

Sneak peek into new Whole Foods

The Supreme Court's ruling and Trump's response is creating uncertainty for Long Island businesses and consumers. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland, business reporter James T. Madore and Tom Cook, trade consultant, discuss.

'How do they get the money back?'

Visitors wearing black-and-white to Thursday's opening of a Chick-fil-A in the Sayville Plaza shopping center in Bohemia will get a free entree or kids meal.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Schmitt's Farm in Riverhead where they are very busy this time of year making horseradish

Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

War in Iran on LI Catholics' minds this Easter

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited G Taste Crepe Café in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

A series of wildlife passages at Cedar Beach will help female turtles avoid car strikes as they search for nesting spots.

How does a turtle cross the road?

Yankee Stadium held an event on Tuesday to showcase some of the menu options fans can expect to enjoy in 2026. Newsday Sports' Jared Valluzzi reports.

What's on the menu in the Bronx?

Southampton Town considers proposed land disturbance ordinance

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the long and storied past of the unique Westbury Music Fair.

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Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about garden, farm products on LI. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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