Long Island Aquarium has reopened at limited capacity. Masks — and appointments — are required. 


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3 new dinosaurs take up residence at LI science center

Ukrainian children at three summer camps were offered full scholarships. 

They fled Ukraine. Now, they're finding 'a little bit of normalcy' at LI summer camps.

Campers will learn how to make their own doughnuts and ice cream while making crafts and playing games.

Popular doughnut spot launching day camp next month

One of Long Island's largest outdoor events will return in full swing to Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park this fall for the first time since 2019.

Everything you need to know about the Oyster Festival's big return

If you're a fan of the sunflower, this is your chance to get up close and personal to thousands of them.

Snap the perfect selfie at one of these sunflower fields

The Rise was previously held at Old Westbury Gardens.

Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to LI at a new location 

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New attractions this year celebrate Long Island Hall of Famers Billy Joel and Joan Jett.

Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze brings 7,000 pumpkins to Old Bethpage this fall

A pop-up circus experience is bringing jugglers, magicians, illusionists and aerial acts to Westbury this weekend.

Circus comes to LI mall this weekend

Honeybee Festival returns to Riverhead farm: Know before you go

The event is back on Aug. 6, promising a jam-packed day of fun, flora and fauna.

Garvies Point Museum Day: Join nature walks, garden tours and more

Cedar Beach draws hundreds of volleyball groups to the sand. 

Beach volleyball is drawing thousands to the sand this summer

Families are selling at discounted rates or giving away for free their used swing sets. 

Long Island families swing set swap for a summer budget save 

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The Islamic Center of Long Island partnered with Westbury Arts to produce an art exhibit featuring mostly local artists to give visitors a taste of Islam culture.

Westbury museum shines light on 'Arts of Islam'

Additional animatronic and dinosaur skeleton models were added to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning.

CSTL expands dinosaurs exhibit with new animatronic dinos

After 48 years, Aegean Pizza will close its doors at the Sun Vet mall in Holbrook. Longtime customers are showing their support during its final days in business. Steve Langford reports.

A slice of LI pizza history is saying goodbye

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores some of the many sunflower fields and mazes blooming on Long Island's East End this summer and into early fall.

Big, bold, bright and in bloom

Summer camps are hosting Ukrainian children who relocated to Long Island for free

The 4th annual Honeybee Festival returns to Riverhead July 30 at Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market, where guest will be treated to a15-minute Honey Hayride and master beekeeper Steven Chen will tell guests all about the importance of honeybees.

LI farm hosts Honeybee Festival

Newsday's Scott Vogel goes on a hunt for the best restaurants and bars to visit after the beach.

Food critic explores LI's beach bars

Newsday TV's Faith Jessie spends a day in Long Beach, from the boardwalk to the restaurants.

Summer fun in Long Beach

Beach volleyball groups, like one that plays at Cedar Beach in Babylon, bring together hundreds of players and help those of all ages and athletic ability find a summer niche group. 

Beach Volleyball leagues attract hundreds on Long Island

Bethpage resident Wai Law started 7-day trek Friday, running clockwise around Long Island. His route will cover 320 miles to raise money for Parkinson's disease research and mental health support for young people.

 Charity run around Long Island for Parkinson's disease research

Newsday's Faith Jessie explores Freeport's Nautical Mile with restaurants, shopping and some fun on the water.

Spend a summer day along Freeport's Nautical Mile

The chicken is so spicy that the restaurant requires patrons to sign a waiver before eating them.

Food critic tries LI's spiciest chicken tenders

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