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Where was LI's first movie theater? First multiplex? First drive-in? We have the answers and more.

Long Island may be a long way from Hollywood, but a history of the region can be told through its movie theaters.

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AI-generated Billy Joel from 1971 to be featured in new documentary to screen on LI

After Alzheimer's diagnosis, former Ch. 7 anchor Bill Ritter talks about his life now

Billy Joel tribute sets 37-date tour, with no stops planned for LI or NYC

LI man to compete on new 'Traitors' spinoff

Elvis is dead, but his leading ladies live on. Here are 7 memorable co-stars.

A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas

Bonnie Tyler is remembered as worldwide star at her Welsh funeral

Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic Dave Marsh dies at 76

CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman accused of harassment in lawsuit

November to remember: Zebra plays 2 nights in Patchogue, releases new album

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

Actress, singer dead at 36

From 'Nashville' to 'Remember the Titans,' Hayden Panettiere's notable roles and where to watch

TV

'Lanterns': Sometimes not so easy being green

HBO's much-awaited-for DC adaptation isn't sure what it wants to be.

Pat Battle gives cancer update on 'Weekend Today'

Kaity Tong: Why I'm retiring now

Bada bing! 'Sopranos' stars coming to Riverhead

Hot dogs, crepes Suzette and 'The Patty Duke Show'

Billy Joel

Billy Joel appears on Rick Beato's music podcast

Joel was interviewed by Rick Beato for his music-oriented YouTube podcast.

Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

Billy Joel predicts Knicks sweep at MSG

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

What to expect at this weekend's Billy Joel Symposium

Billy Joel's longtime booking agent says Piano Man is in 'great spirits,' 'making progress'

Celebrities

Here's what happened when Wyclef Jean 'took over' Gurney's in Montauk

The rapper took part in a new venture from a culture-oriented hospitality group.

Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain

Jericho's Madison Beer engaged to LA Chargers QB Justin Herbert

LI's Melissa Joan Hart, other '90s TV stars, will compete in new HGTV show

Melissa Manchester talks about 'Cagney,' Clive Davis, performing on LI, more

Taylor Swift paid $160G in city permit bill for wedding

Verne Gay

3 takeaways from new season of 'Ted Lasso'

Ted's back in the UK, this time coaching a women's soccer team.

Veteran anchor Kaity Tong retiring

2 fired '60 Minutes' correspondents get new gigs

Theater

As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war

As Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" renews global interest in Homer's epic, Greece's ancient Epidaurus theater is presenting another side of the Trojan War.

Spring will bring 'Purple Rain' to Broadway

OMG! Ex-Met José Iglesias joining Broadway's 'Buena Vista Social Club'

Movies

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in 'The Magic Faraway Tree'

Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fantasy adventure based on Enid Blyton's books, about a family discovering magical worlds after moving to the countryside.

Box Office: 'Spider-Man' stays on top while two dino movies battle for third

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette will go Rogue in Marvel's 'X-Men' reboot

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97

What to Stream: 'Outer Banks,' Anthony Hopkins' classical album and Anne Hathaway's 1st 2026 movie

Music

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok

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

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Remember these great songs from not so great movies?

'Total Eclipse' got its heart from a Long Islander

Well, hello 'Dolly'! Parton show headed to Broadway

Why we're obsessed with Taylor Swift's wedding and other celebrity nuptials

Remembering the pop culture of 1976: The Bicentennial year brought us 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Rocky,' 'Disco Duck,' lots more

Radio

Report: Howard Stern to cut back SiriusXM work to 1 day a week

Stern, who currently does three weekly shoes, has reportedly laid off a dozen staffers.

Robin Quivers cancer-free after 14 years

Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM, marking 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles'

WWRL 'Urban Preacher' Bob Law dies at 86

More Entertainment

By the time they got to Woodstock, these legendary rock acts had already played LI gigs

Thanks to 'Spider-Man,' 'Toy Story,' 'The Odyssey,' Hollywood has a sizzling summer

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie headlines UBS Arena show celebrating 10th anniversary of 'Artist'

Melissa Joan Hart, Paula Hart honored at first Sayville Film Festival

Patti Scialfa's cancer in remission after 8 years, Bruce Springsteen says

LI confidential: 'Blue Bloods' showrunner pens 'One Good Eye'

Reading rooms: Bedside Reading fills Hamptons hotels with books

Combs' prison release is moved up once again

'Sharkzilla Takes New York' viewing party to be held in Montauk

'Love is Blind' looking for singles in search of love

'Ted Lasso': 6 burning questions about the new season

3 takeaways: The new faces on '60 Minutes'

RAFER GUZMÁN

World Wide Web: How many of these 'Spider-Man' TV shows do you remember?

Spidey has starred in network series, cartoons and even a Japanese version.

'The Odyssey': Larger-than-life spectacle doesn't disappoint

What to watch at this year's Stony Brook Film Festival

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