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Did your favorite movie make our not-so-magnificent seven?

Our critic's 7 worst superhero movies ever: Did 'Supergirl' make the cut?

"Shadows Rise" to be presented at new arts center July 10 to 12.

Making history: Culper Spy musical coming to St. James

According to Paramount+, the docuseries "uncovers the explosive true story of Jordan Belfort's meteoric rise, his stunning fall and those he left stranded in his wake."

'Real Wolf of Wall Street' docuseries promises shocking revelations about LI stockbroker left out of Leonardo DiCaprio movie

LI's favorite bands and national superstars played there: "It was a legendary club that housed a lot of talent, and a lot of talent came out of it," said Carmen Appice of the Vanilla Fudge.

Remembering the legendary Action House, once LI's hottest rock club

You may win a trip or cash when the game comes to Patchogue Theatre on Oct. 6.

Spin cycle: 'Wheel of Fortune Live!' returning to LI

The show will be at Bethpage's Embassy Diner, which bills itself as "America's most patriotic diner."

'Fox & Friends' to air live segment from LI diner on July Fourth

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Ann Blyth, an Oscar nominee at 17 as Joan Crawford's wayward daughter in "Mildred Pierce" who later sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in MGM musicals of the 1950s, has died at age 98.

Ann Blyth, teen star of 'Mildred Pierce,' dead at 98

New streaming entertainment options for the week of June 29 include "Enola Holmes 3" and a new Madonna album.

What to Stream: 'Enola Holmes 3,' Madonna and the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series 'Elle'

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

Mobile-first serialized storytelling is rapidly becoming one of entertainment's fastest-growing businesses.

Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios

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Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman takes the High Line to Chelsea Market and Pier 57.

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Long Islanders affected by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spoke with NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about its impact here.

How the ICE crackdown is reshaping LI

Vincent Puleo, who's worked in public office for nearly two decades, terminated the spa's lease following Newsday's reporting. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with Newsday reporters Sandra Peddie and Bahar Ostadan about the story.

Suffolk County official owns strip mall with foot spa tied to alleged sex activity

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza, and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

The Sandbox brings food trucks to Oyster Bay

Two siblings have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their parents are on a mission to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

LI siblings diagnosed with rare neurodegenerative disorder

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering for families this summer

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As we head into summer, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks back at Long Island's hurricane history and prospects for the 2026 season.

A look back at LI's hurricane history

Knicks fans traveled to New York City on Thursday to be a part of the excitement as the Knicks paraded down the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their NBA championship. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

"I beat people up during the day and then I talk about their feelings at night," he said.

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes the pedicab from Robert Moses to Kismet.

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Magdalyn Abcug, who recently graduated from Longwood High School, alleges the district failed to accomodate her disability when she was a student. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I felt very judged. Very discriminated against.'

Ten people are facing charges for allegedly running illegal massage parlors in Suffolk and Queens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'We wanted to go up one level and get the managers'

Officials were coordinating to determine what might have caused the death of a whale found on the shore of Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach on Friday.

Dead whale found on Montauk beach

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann's penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

'They have plenty of time to get him if they want to'

Here's how these Long Island content creators use TikTok to build their careers.

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok

Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called

Evan Hirsch, 27, is a rising fashion designer who's made a name for himself with the help of TikTok.

This LI fashion designer is transforming dresses on TikTok

'Praying that everything is gonna change'

'They dabble in other stuff behind the covers'

The footage released shows three officers approaching a home where they found Steven Eastwood, standing over his mother with a knife. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports. Credit: Newsday Studios; New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office

'Drop the knife'

Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I consider myself an incredibly lucky man'

Suffolk cut deals with at least seven officers to delay their terminations until they can access their pensions, costing taxpayers millions. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn spoke with Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach on his findings.

Suffolk cops collect pensions after admitted misconduct

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