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When a stepchild has a baby, the role of step-grandparent introduces a whole new dynamic to navigate.

'Extra people to love': Navigating the step-grandparent role with grace

"Child care is not a perk for families; it's an essential need."

Child care centers at LI gyms are vanishing. Here's why.

Enjoy family-friendly Passover activities on Long Island, including craft sessions, educational tours and seders.

Passover celebrations, seders and events on LI

Join in on egg hunts and more family-friendly activities across Long Island featuring games, prizes and visits from the Easter Bunny.

Easter events on LI: Photos with the bunny, egg hunts and parades

Find an inflatable bounce area and interactive toys that encourage exploration.

Leave your shoes outside at Milleridge Inn's newest village business

Play places offering Italian and Spanish lessons for babies are helping new generations learn the family language.

LI parents raising bilingual babies find aid in little language classes

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The Indian-Chinese spot is back, in a new location, after a three-year hiatus.

Popular LI restaurant reopens after fire

Diners can get a five-course meal starring brunch favorites.

LI brunch spot launches dinner pop-up

The retiring owner will run the legendary restaurant until June 24, when it will be closed for remodeling.

Iconic NYC restaurant Sardi's to close for renovations

The co-owner has been vocal about the challenges facing hospitality businesses.

2 popular Huntington eateries for sale for $1.2M

This DIY bowl concept is centered around teriyaki.

Fast food chain opening first LI location

The 27-year-old owner is a Long Island pizza pioneer.

Top LI pizzeria opens 2nd location

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us back in time to a family-run luncheonette that is bringing back some old time favorites.

Out East: Take a trip back in time to Sip'n Soda

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'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Alpine Pastry Shoppe in Smithtown to try their rainbow cookie donuts.

'We combined things that people love'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited La Roma Pastry Shop in Oakdale to see how pastries are made for St. Joseph's Day.

'That's how we celebrate Father's Day in Italy'

From comedian Anthony Rodia at The Paramount to a polar plunge, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a Polish deli in Riverhead, where they are getting ready for Easter.

Out East: A taste of the old country at the Polka Deli in Riverhead

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Find Your Balanced Life, a women-only gym in East Northport.

'You don't just lift here, you lift each other up'

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

From shumai to turnip cake: Our favorite dim sum dishes

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tried some homemade Irish scones at Mary's Irish Shop in Long Beach.

'The full Irish breakfast is as good as at home'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits more unique spots in this week's 'Out East.'

'Out East' roundup: Macari Vineyards, Little Gull Cafe, Riverhead Farmers Market and antique cash registers

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits with a man who has been collecting, refurbishing and reselling antique brass cash registers.

Out East: Cha-Ching! Restoring antique brass cash registers

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday food writer Andi Berlin do a blind pumpkin pie taste test.

The great pumpkin pie taste test

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The under-the-radar Treasure Coast destination offers uncrowded beaches, boutique hotels and old Florida charm.

MacArthur to Vero Beach: Florida's best-kept secret

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Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Katie Beers kidnapping case in 1993.

Picture This: That time a little girl was saved after being held for 16 days underground 

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"Their swift action ... prevented even more fatalities," Rebecca Liquori told Newsday outside her Baldwin home Tuesday morning. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI woman who survived LaGuardia crash: 'The pilots really saved all of us'

Experts said the progress is promising, if precarious. Hundreds on Long Island still die every year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI overdoses plummet as opioid use declines

Shaquille Coke planned the attack on Nafiah Ikram after they broke up and drove another man to her home to carry out the assault, prosecutors said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Ex-boyfriend charged in acid attack on LI college student

Body cam footage released by The Village of Sag Harbor shows Justin Timberlake being pulled over by police during his 2024 DWI arrest.

Body cam footage shows Justin Timberlake being pulled over in 2024 DWI arrest

Long Island farms and vineyards are experiencing uncertainty about the upcoming season because of immigration raids affecting the workforce. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island vineyards, farms wary of ICE raids

From fried pickles to Mookie Wilson's sliders, Newsday's Carissa Kellman sampled new items on Citi Field's menu.

What's new to eat at Citi Field this season?

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