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Dennis Arfa, who has worked with Joel for 50 years, will be inducted next month into the LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

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The rappers are among the stars performing at the newly renovated Surf Lodge.

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The Merrick-raised fashion designer bought the home in 2001 and later expanded it, records show.

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The HBO Max comedy's breakout star will make her Broadway bow July 6.

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Stage-bantering during his Tuesday night concert at UBS Arena in Elmont, he told the audience he sees little difference between the two bedroom communities.

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Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio and Christie Brinkley are among the big names in the show, which opens May 18.

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A former employee alleges she was fired as a "result of, among other things, a hostile work environment and enablement of that hostile work environment."

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From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

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Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

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The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

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A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

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Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

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The state Parks Department will fly more and bigger drones this summer to keep an eye on sharks this season. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We're doing minimum 3 flights a day'

A grand Long Island tradition has been imperiled, as teams fold and leagues struggle. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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Three women indicted in connection with the killing of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan, alleging she was tortured. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

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Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never underestimate your strength'

Dockers, a waterside restaurant in East Quogue, was damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices

Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has the story.

Indictment in killing of 7-year-old girl

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

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Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

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