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A band performs the music of Travis McKeveny in a new album and concert at the Boulton Center.

LI singer who died at 35 memorialized in album, concert

Organizers are hoping for a turnout of 500 at the event.

Demonstration planned over firing of Cinema Arts Centre's co-director

"Wild Horse Nine," Chris Rock's "Misty Green" are other highlights.

Playing at the Hamptons film fest: 'I Play Rocky,' more buzzy pics

A five-disc release on Dec. 11 will feature new recordings, a concert film and more.

Billy Joel's 'Turnstiles' turns 50 with a special reissue

Alice Hoffman talks about 'Practical Magic 2' and her novel 'The Witches of Cambridge,' exploring themes of magic, history and women's roles.

Alice Hoffman on 'Practical Magic 2' and her new era of witches

The Piano Man is selling most off his storied collection through Gooding Christie's, the automotive division of Christie's Auction House in Manhattan, in November.

Motorcycle man Billy Joel to auction more than 70 bikes

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From the wizarding world to what's new on Netflix, Newsday TV writer and critic Verne Gay previews the fall season,

'Harry Potter is the most important series of the decade'

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He'll make his debut on Tuesday's edition of "Jesse Watters Primetime."

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Catch Long Island's Michael Catuosco on the Fox culinary competition Thursday night.

Commack chef to compete on 'Hell's Kitchen'

The 'Angels' went to prison, boogied and had more fun in these memorable shows.

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes a tour of the farmhouse at Kerber's Farm, which is one of four properties available to rent for overnight stays on the farm.

Stay the night at this LI farm

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed explores a Cutchogue vineyard's unique operation on preserved land.

Out East: McCall Wines

Ex-NYS court officer Brian Burke accompanied Rex Heuermann to nearly all of his court appearances. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

Luke Garguilo's 29-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Milio late in the fourth quarter helped Massapequa beat Garden City in a highly anticipated Nassau football crossover game at Hofstra on Monday. Massapequa's own winning streak is now 26 games.

Massapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson tasted some of the new menu items at UBS Arena for the 2026-2027 Islanders season.

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Monday said the team got off to a "very tough start" that they "let steamroll" but saw some encouraging signs at the end of the year. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

Long Island is seeing an uptick in trade school enrollment amid growing concern from young adults about job insecurity, financial prospects and the impacts of artificial intelligence on the job market. NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi reports.

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

The Knicks began training camp on Tuesday with the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

New season, new journey for Knicks

According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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The revitilization to Westbury Avenue in Carle Place will include sidewalk replacement, street repaving and improved pedestrian crossings. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

An upgraded, safer Westbury Avenue, decades in the making

'The most disturbing case I ever worked'

Roslyn, Syosset and Jericho school districts were recognized in the top 10 nationwide. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Speaks to the hard work of our district and their families'

The state's latest pension sweeteners pushed the burden of the expense onto taxpayers. Newsday towns reporter Joseph Ostapiuk has more.

'There's a few factors'

The coast was hit hard this weekend after a nor'easter swept through Long Island, NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'You can't mess with Mother Nature'

A Newsday/Siena poll shows support for limited screen time in schools. Newsday education reporter Lorena Mongelli explains.

'I think they should be limited'

Many Long Island families were left to deal with flooding from the nor'easter Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's been a day'

At Jones Beach Long Islanders can already see the effects of the nor'easter. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Anywhere from moderate flooding to major flooding'.

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger talks to Freeport residents about the flooded roads caused by Saturday's nor'easter.

'It's nature, there's nothing I can do about it'

An early-season nor'easter will impact Long Island this weekend. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

Friday will see winds up to 55 mph

The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

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