George Sparacio, Kim Sparacio and their children, Robert, Matthew and Julianna, adopted Bentley from Last Chance Animal Rescue on March 20. Credit: George Sparacio


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Diner owners say camera-ready creations tap into a dining trend that brings in a new crowd.

Dirty sodas, loaded bread bowls: LI diners adding trendy food

It's the first restaurant the chef owned, and he's in it for the long haul.

Venezuelan-Japanese eatery opens in LI village

The owner will consolidate operations at the 10-year-old Syosset location.

LI Vietnamese restaurant closes

Tucked away on a patch of farmland sits a former post office, an old train station house and a mix of historic and newly built barns.

This hidden LI barn village is a vintage day-tripper's dream

Two doors down, it's just as tiny — and just as terrific.

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Long Island women gather for their annual summer reunion after wintering in Florida.

LI snowbirds group reunites for summer

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A lease expiration will end Maggiano's Little Italy's nearly decade-long run in Garden City — and leave Long Island without a location.

Maggiano's to close its only LI restaurant, laying off 57 workers

The burger spot brings a limited West Coast menu.

Burger chain opens location at LI outlet mall

It takes the place of a former Dunkin' Donuts.

Coffee chain opens 2nd LI location, with Turkish bagels

The founding family reflects on its run in Hicksville.

Chinese restaurant closes after 30 years

The brand blends buttermilk-brined hot chicken with South Asian spices.

Chicken chain opens 1st LI location

On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, it's all-you-can-eat crab legs.

Storied seafood spot pops up in LI bar

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano made braciole with the nonnas of St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove as they prepared for The Feast of St. Rocco.

Nonnas prepare for the Feast of St. Rocco

Two people, clad in black masks, banged on the door of Rex A. Heuermann's Massapequa Park home Tuesday night.

2 shown on Ring camera banging on door of Rex A. Heuermann's home

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits three restaurants where dining al fresco is the way to go.

Out East: Restaurants with great outdoor spaces

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns the 'high pressure' job of an engineer at National Grid's materials testing lab in Melville.

LI Works: Under pressure with Ken at National Grid

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stops by Smokin' Al's in Massapequa to try their oversized nachos, known as Macho Nachos.

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Suffolk created a street takeover task force in 2024 that has broken up more than 100 incidents in the county.

Street takeovers: What LI police departments do to combat the problem

From a surf lesson to eating along the boardwalk, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman explores Rockaway Beach.

Surf’s up: Best waves, best bites in Rockaway Beach 

SailAhead, an organization that works to end veteran suicide by introducing former servicemen and women to sailing, took 100 veterans on the water Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

SailAhead takes 100 veterans sailing

A pop-up at Robert Moses State Park called "Shark Shack" teaches about marine life and shark safety.

Shark Shack at Robert Moses State Park tells you what to do when you meet a shark

From pizza to clams, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits two restaurants that are on the way to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater.

Eats en route to Jones Beach

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From the St. Rocco's Feast in Glen Cove to Rod Stewart at Jones Beach, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Joye Brown take a look back at the summer of 2008 and the "Montauk Monster."

'The Montauk Monster is forever'

The road to motherhood for Angelina Cammareri was a challenging one, but hasn't stopped her from instilling confidence in her kids and others.

Pregnancy loss lead this LI mom to co-owning a business built around teaching confidence

Katherine Schiro talks about self love, body positivity and motherhood.

At 4 years old, they met at a pool in Orlando, Florida, quickly realizing they were from the same town, going to the same nursery school.

Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella talk about growing up on Long Island, pop culture and, more.

'We prepare the food with a lot of love'

Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dine at Ensō no Sato in Huntington, one of the places on Newsday's 2026 best sushi list.

Talking sushi at Ensō no Sato

'It's a wow dish'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries a Hyrox fitness class at Black Bear Athletics in West Babylon.

'Think of it as a fitness race'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to East Hampton, where an old farm turned arts center hosts community events.

Out East: Duck Creek Arts Center

While reporting on Newsday's best burgers list, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Reese's 1900 in Patchogue.

"If you get the vibe, it just makes everything better'

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