This film, based on the 2013 Laura Moriarty novel of the same name, depicts Louise Brooks (Haley Lu Richardson), a rebellious teen who dreams of fame and fortune in the early 1920s. She soon gets her chance when she travels to New York City to study dance for the summer — accompanied by a watchful chaperone (Elizabeth McGovern).


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Dever further establishes that she's one of the best up-and-coming actors around.

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The former "Ginger Spice" will talk about her young adult novel on Oct. 3.

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Board's decision seeking a change in leadership spurs calls for his reinstatement.

Interim chief replaces Nassau County Museum of Art director Charles Riley

Kimmel was set to appear in Las Vegas with late-night colleagues Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon.

Jimmy Kimmel cancels show, Steve Martin postpones dates due to COVID

The show will take place at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills, in partnership with the John and Alice Coltrane Home.

LI hip-hop legend Rakim to perform on John Coltrane's 97th birthday

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This is one of the few new scripted series viewers will see this strike-impacted season.

'The Irrational': Decently acted, achingly familiar

The show will air repeat episodes until its host recovers.

Sherri Shepherd pauses talk show after testing positive for COVID-19

Even after 52 years, the show is still a hit. 

'The Price Is Right': Why we still love this game show

Hauppauge-raised actor stars in "A Christmas Blessing" for Great American Family channel.

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Nassau Community College and Hofstra Universty have two very different perspectives when it comes to the Las Vegas Sands Casino project by Nassau Colliseum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday's Political Reporter Candice Ferrette look into their stances.

Nassau colleges are split over the Las Vegas Sands Casino project

Volunteer counselors from Farmingdale and neighboring school districts will provide support at a crisis center at Howitt Middle School over the weekend following the Farmingdale High School bus crash. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Farmingdale community in mourning after fatal bus crash

Students and staff at Farmingdale High School prepared for an emotional day Friday, following the death of the Farmingdale High School director of bands and a retired social studies teacher in a bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Farmingdale H.S. student: 'I feel like it's going to be silent all day'

When Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' season ended with an Achilles injury after just four plays, a debate was reignited on Long Island: Should local teams be using artificial turf or grass? NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Aaron Rodgers' injury rekindles turf vs. grass debate on LI

Jennifer Nelson took the witness stand in her own defense at Riverhead criminal court. Nelson is accused of running over a 15-year-old boy twice, allegedly in retaliation for taking part in a robbery and assault of her son. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Had she known she had hit someone she would have called the police'

Greenport Village is considering changes that would reshape zoning, ban nightclubs and set new rules for parking and entertainment. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We need more time to better understand the long-term effects'

East Meadow's Eisenhower Park will be one of four host venues for the 2024 men's T20 cricket World Cup championship, officials said Wednesday. The International Cricket Council will take up the cost of building a temporary 34,000-seat stadium. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'A joyful moment for the cricket community here in Nassau County'

A car went flying into the canal off Hudson Avenue in Freeport. The driver was found floating in the canal and assisted by a good samaritan. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It was a scene that you don't want to see'

The funeral for 13-year-old Anthony Stinton was held at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Center Moriches on Monday. Anthony died after being struck by a police car on Sept. 9. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It rocks us. It shakes us to our core'

Newsday's Laura Figueroa Hernandez explains how Biden may have more options to provide assistance to migrants in New York.

Biden may have more options than he's using to address the migrant crisis in New York

The head custodian of the Wyandanch Public Library, 51 year old Kwaisi McCorvey, who was accused of raping a 16 year old has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Under the plea agreement- he'll be on probation for a year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Wyandanch library custodian who pleaded guilty to raping a 16-year-old put on probation 

At the Town of Brookhaven's materials recycling facility in Yaphank, the more easily recyclable items are separated from the stuff that generally ends up in the landfill. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford takes a look at Brookhaven's recycling efforts.

 'This is the residue pile'

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Newsday TV critic Verne Gay reviews new TV shows and series from Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more. Plus, what Long Island actors are working on and Long Island filming locations.