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These oysters are not meant to become seafood dinners but rather to live out their adult lives being fruitful and multiplying.

Volunteers deploying 200,000 'Roysters' to filter the Great South Bay

Free summer concert series for kids at LI parks

Don't worry: You didn't miss the admission deadline at these four Long Island camps.

4 LI summer camps you can still sign kids up for

Explore diverse animal exhibits and nature trails across Long Island's top wildlife attractions.

Meet animals on LI: Farms, petting zoos and more

Enjoy hands-on summer fun with giant blue blocks, art workshops and outdoor play at local museums.

Summer exhibits for kids to explore at LI museums

Parents who want to open an account must navigate multiple websites and a mobile app.

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The reception hall will continue to host events for up to 250 people.

LI wedding venue getting new name, menu for 2027

Co-owner Alyson Kanaras takes Newsday through the Whiskey Down Diner's Babylon restaurant.

Sneak peek: Inside LI's new Whiskey Down Diner location

The new Long Island location is smaller and more low-key.

Top Korean restaurant opens 2nd LI location

Find fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, seafood, baked goods, cheese and flowers.

Your guide to LI farm stands: Where to find local produce, eggs and more

The health-focused eatery was founded in Malibu.

Juice and smoothie eatery opens 1st LI location

The kosher eatery had been a favorite for bar and bat mitzvahs and wedding parties since 2004.

Chinese restaurant closes after 22 years

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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'

From the Sunflower Festival to Weird Al at UBS Arena, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

Behind the scenes building replica boats that were used by patriots in the Revolutionary War. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'We're reliving what people did 250 years ago'

NewsdayTV's Marie Elena Martinez got a sneak peek at the new Babylon Whiskey Down Diner location, which is currently under construction with plans to open in the fall.

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joined the volunteers of Save the Great South Bay to clean oysters. The oysters are cleaned weekly and then placed back into the bay, where they'll be able to help filter the water.

"Oysters are a critical part of that ecosystem'

William Floyd was the only Long Islander to sign the Declaration of Independence. NewdayTV's Doug Geeds dives into his impact on American and Long Island history.

'There is a layered history that we have here'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

Out East: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes a closer look at Nathan Hale, a prominent figure in the American Revolution, who was a spy for George Washington.

'More successful in his martyrdom.'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed heads to a new restaurant opened by the same owners who created Westhampton Beach Brewery.

'We are very family friendly'

A surprise attack on British forces happened right here on Long Island. NewsdayTV Doug Geed reports.

'They're on foot, marching through the woods, middle of the night'

A weaver from Huntington helped hide guns from the British at his home. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

''After the Battle of Long Island, he had to hide those guns'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited Garcia's Taco Bar in Brentwood to try their birria ramen.

'Look at your kitchen as your test kitchen'

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Find live music, food, rides, fun, games and more at these events, from May to Labor Day.

Guide: LI summer fairs and festivals

Celebrate July Fourth on Long Island with fireworks, parades, concerts and family-friendly activities celebrating America's 250th birthday.

July Fourth events on LI

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

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Suffolk County officials Monday warned of scammers, preying primarily on the elderly, who direct people to liquidate their life savings to buy gold bars. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Gold bar scam warning in Suffolk County

Out East: Brewery opens new restaurant

Trendy Bites: Birria ramen

For a quick trip not far from home, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out the Rockaway Hotel.

A getaway close to home for mom

America 250: The arsenal in Huntington

Joe Tosini, owner of River Center Shopping Center in Riverhead, said the businesses in the center lost power during Saturday's storms and that their electricity wasn't restored until late Tuesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

Juan Bonilla Lagos, who was arrested by ICE in October near his Plainview home, was freed from jail after nine months.

Plainview man detained by ICE freed from jail after 9 months 

As boaters set out on the water this summer, they will be paying more at the pump. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump 

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