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If Julia Maggio does her job correctly, you won't ever see her. The professional stunt performer has doubled as some of the most impressive names in Hollywood, most recently, as Mary Mouser's character in "Cobra Kai." Maggio joins 'The Buzz' to answer questions about how she got into this action-packed career, what her job is really like, and what we can expect from her on the upcoming season of the Netflix hit show. The Emmy-nominated stunt performer talks about her most difficult stunts, her favorite character to double for, and what her limits are when it comes to her dangerous work.


'The Buzz': Stunt performer Julia Maggio talks about her craft

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One of the best-selling live albums of all time, "Frampton Comes Alive" turned 45 earlier this year. To celebrate the anniversary, English rock musician Peter Frampton joins "The Buzz." Frampton shares what it was like to record part of that album at the Long Island Arena in Commack, and reflects back on that incredible time with his fans at the height of his career. In this extended interview, he also opens up about his health struggles, and how it felt to share those issues with fans in a recently released memoir. Frampton's latest album, "Frampton Forgets the Words," is also out now, and he discusses the possibilities for his final farewell tour that was supposed to hit the road in 2020. Don't miss the legendary Peter Frampton on Newsday's "The Buzz"  out now! 


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A DC comics fan all his life, David Dastmalchian used to dream of a role like this: Polka-Dot Man in "The Suicide Squad." The actor, previously known for his work in "Ant-Man" and "The Dark Knight," joins "The Buzz" just before the premiere of the expected box office hit. Critics have been calling Polka-Dot Man the breakout star of the action-packed film, and the actor talks about how ready he is to share it with the world. Dastmalchian dishes on what it's like working with A-listers Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, and more, and how exactly those action scenes were shot. Check out David Dastmalchian this week on 'The Buzz!'


'The Buzz': David Dastmalchian talks about 'The Suicide Squad'

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Victoria Konefal is a first-generation American, an actor on "Days of Our Lives," and now a Daytime Emmy Award winner. The soap opera star joins "The Buzz" this week to talk about her career on one of the longest-running scripted television shows, and how she learned English as a second language growing up in a Polish household in Brooklyn. She also discusses her path to acting, and what she learned at a prestigiou performing arts high school in the city. Konefal, who now  lives in Los Angeles,  frequently comes home to New York to visit family, and she shares her favorite things to do in The Big Apple with us. Check out Victoria Konefal on Newsday's "The Buzz" this week. 


'The Buzz': Victoria Konefal talks about 'Days of Our Lives'

A comic taking New York, and social media by storm, Hannah Berner is a Brooklyn native, but she considers Long Island something of a second home. The comedian and reality television star is on "The Buzz" talking about her most recent stand-up comedy act with her fiance at Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown, and where on Long Island "The Housebroken Tour" will take her next. The former "Summer House" star  also dishes on what it was like shooting in the Hamptons with her friends, and where her favorite spots are to visit.  Check out Hannah Berner's episode of "The Buzz," out now! 


'The Buzz': Hannah Berner talks moving from 'Summer House' to stand-up

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Marvel’s "Black Widow" comes to theaters July 9 and one of the movie's stars, O-T Fagbenle, joins us on The Buzz to talk  about it. Fagbenle shares behind the scenes details about the stunt creation process for the highly anticipated movie, and what it’s been like working opposite  Scarlett Johansson. The award-winning actor also discusses his work on Season 4 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and the series’ continued success. Fagbenle is currently shooting Showtime’s upcoming drama series “The First Lady,” in which he plays former President Barack Obama. 


'The Buzz': O-T Fagbenle talks about 'Black Widow'

O-T Fagbenle talks about 'Black Widow'

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Kyla Carter is not like most high school sophomores. The Sayville native juggles her school work with writing and releasing new music, acting on Broadway, and starring in an animated television series. The teenager joins "The Buzz" this week to talk about the latest release from the Trollstopia universe, and what it's been like growing up in the world of the performing arts. At just 5 years old, Carter entered show business, and never looked back. Plus, the actress and singer shares her favorite spot on Long Island, especially come summer! Be sure to check out Kyla Carter's episode of "The Buzz," out now. 


'The Buzz': LI teen Kyla Carter talks about starring in new Trolls series

LI teen Kyla Carter talks about starring in new Trolls series

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'Clueless' star from LI talks about her new memoir

Navy SEAL and author who was part of Bin Laden raid talks about his service

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New LI 'High School Musical' star talks joining beloved Disney franchise

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LI's Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley look forward to Broadway's return

NY's new 'Queen of Country' performs on 'The Buzz'

'The Buzz': A performance by NY's new 'Queen of Country,' Jessica Lynn

Alexa Ray Joel talks new single and her favorite LI spots

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'The Buzz': Catching up with 'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner

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LI's Candice Night talks new Blackmore’s Night album

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LI's Luke Islam, 14, talks starring role in new Disney+ series

'The Buzz': Jake Borelli of 'Grey's Anatomy' talks breaking barriers, on screen and off

'The Buzz': Ali Skovbye talks co-starring with Katherine Heigl in Netflix's 'Firefly Lane'

'The Buzz': All Elite Wrestling star Cody Rhodes talks about judging 'Go-Big Show'

'The Buzz': Kelly Mi Li of Netflix's 'Bling Empire'

'The Buzz': Talking with Danielle Bernstein of fashion blog We Wore What

'The Buzz': 'Big Bang Theory's' Mayim Bialik talks about new show

'The Buzz': Talking with Darlene the 'Queen of Christmas'

'The Buzz': Talking with 'Safety' star Hunter Sansone about the true story behind the Disney movie

'The Buzz': Music is a family affair for LI singer, TikTok star

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"Now it's your turn," Joel encouraged the Knicks in a short social media video

Billy Joel predicts Knicks sweep at MSG

The actor, comedian and rapper will bring a live version of the game show to Barclays Center later this month.

Nick Cannon, of 'Wild 'N Out' fame, performs at Hempstead High School

Nick Cannon, host of the Wild 'N Out Live show at Barclays Center, visited Roosevelt High School on Friday.

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Wearing a black suit and looking somewhat thinner than usual, Joel's voice nonetheless sounded strong during his 10-minute speech. And he had not lost his sense of humor.

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Dennis Arfa, the architect of the Piano Man's record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden, was inducted on Saturday into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'I think it's a great honor'

"The Hamptons" aired for one month in the summer of 1983.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed stops by the iconic Jamesport Country Store, your go-to destination for vintage antiques, vibrant local art, and charming homegrown goods.

Out East: Take a step back in time at the Jamesport Country Store

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music Hall of Fame

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Yaphank Deli to try their "chip bag sandwich."

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich! 

NYU researchers are surveying the Eastern box turtle population to better understand how they are faring against habitat destruction, roadways and global warming.`

Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI woods to help protect a species

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is back for a second stint with the Giants. Head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday said Beckham seems healthier and Beckham said he is looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.

Odell Beckham Jr. back with the Giants

Recently passed state auto insurance reforms could help lower car insurance rates as much as 10% for New York drivers, according to some estimates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NYS takes crack at lowering auto insurance premiums. Here's what that means for LI.

If approved, it would be the first new hospital on Long Island since 1980. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore has more.

NYU Langone plans new hospital in Melville 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Main Event, an entertainment center that recently opened in Deer Park.

Arcade, bowling and giant claw machine at Main Event 

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus helps make a strawberry crunch ice cream at Coyle's Ice Cream in Islip.

Making ice cream at Coyle's in Islip

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs has been a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969.

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969

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Beefed up security measures are in place around Madison Square Garden in preparation for President Trump's attendance at Game 3. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

DeVuono describes her scheme to an undercover investigator in January 2022.

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Organizers of a newly formed Long Island group, Catholics Welcome Immigrants, are urging Bishop John Barres, the head of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, to take a stand on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We want Catholic people to be part of this movement'

The love for the Knicks was palpable as fans gathered at Long Island restaurants and Madison Square Garden for watch parties to take in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

'If you're a Knicks fan, I want to be around you'

Long Islanders can expect a warm weekend forecast with temperatures in the 80s, there is an air quality alert Friday until 11 p.m., NewsdayTV's meteorologist Geoff Bansen has all the details.

Air quality alert for Long Island Friday

Carmine Agnello's arrest, for allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument, comes weeks before he is to surrender to prison on a fraud conviction. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Nothing happened,' Agnello said

Schwally, of Dix Hills, is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 12. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Guilty verdict in fatal nail salon crash

The alleged drunken driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing three employees and a customer, bought liquor and drove around the area for about five hours before the crash.

Timeline of events in fatal Long Island nail salon crash

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. spoke with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa about what life is like for the Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in jail.

'He will be ... coming out of prison in a body bag'

State Attorney General Letitia James's office is investigating Nassau University Medical Center's former executive leadership. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday's Nassau County politics reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

'This is public taxpayer money ... so really, every dollar counts'

Prosecutors say 28-year-old Robert Carragher died in his father's arms. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They attempted to control that bleeding'

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