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Performers fleeing Ukrainian war find refuge with traveling circus

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Adventureland is now open for its 60th season.

What it's like to ride FireBall, the new coaster at Adventureland

High school and college counselors interviewed say that at mainstream summer camps they earn at least $1,500 from the camp for an eight-week summer.

Summer camps are hiring, and offering new incentives for teen employees  

As the nationwide shortage reached emergency levels for many families, Suffolk County lawmakers joined one of the region's largest food banks for a major formula collection drive.

White House reaches agreement to restart baby formula production as LI parents struggle

Parents in the group are offering free formula for pickup. 

Can't find formula? 'Formula Fairies' are helping parents during shortage 

The state Department of Health's recommendations warn against watering down formula and include suggestions such as checking with local doctors' offices to see if they have samples. 

State issues warnings, tips for parents struggling to find baby formula amid shortage

More than 100 cans of powdered and liquid options had been donated to the nonprofit.

Free baby formula drive helps parents during national shortage  

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Guests can meet comic book authors, shop for comics, see exhibits, enter a cosplay contest and more. 

Cradle Con returns to LI with comics, collectibles and cosplay 

A play area with a tubular, winding slide, a ball pit, and play area with toys lets kids explore open play.

3 new play and support group venues for kids open on LI

The festival includes more than just baby animals. Visitors can feed the grown goats and sheep too.

Pet piglets, lambs and more during Baby Animal Day at LI farm

A nationwide shortage of baby formula has caused some parents on Long Island to desperately seek creative ways to find the nourishment their babies need.

Struggling to find their baby's formula, Long Island parents seek out help

Why limit the celebration of mom to just one day in May?

10 ways to spend time with mom this month

The former Abyss waterslide is now Hyperlight at Splish Splash.

Splish Splash revamps waterslide, goes cashless

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He owns two ice cream shops and four restaurants in Ocean Beach.

Meet Fire Island's busiest restaurateur

Prom season is back with bolder and brighter colors. Owner of Omnibus Fashions in Babylon explains this year's neon trend. 

Prom season takes a bold step 

As Adventureland prepares to celebrate their 60th birthday, the amusement park opened a 60-foot roller coaster, the FireBall. Parkgoers on Tuesday were the first to ride.

Ride Adventureland's new 60-foot roller coaster, FireBall

Customized denim jackets are the specialty at Dearly Threaded, an embroidery studio run by Long Islander Heather Borneman.

Dearly Threaded, Long Island-based embroidery shop, sells customized denim jackets

Look back at the 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. 

Bethpage Air Show kicks off at Jones Beach

Cosplayers dressed as your favorite costumed heroes, along with creators and local store owners, appeared at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Sunday at Cradle Con's first show in three years, which ran through the weekend. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Cradle Con, along with cosplayers, return to Cradle of Aviation after 3-year hiatus

Spicy Mango, Orange-Cardamom and Grandma's Chocolate are just some of the unusual ice cream flavors that Rich Lombardi serves up at Mia's Ice Cream Kitchen in Selden. Newsday's Erica Marcus has the story.

New ice cream shop serves unusual flavors 

Angels of Long Island held a baby formula drive in East Patchogue for those in need of formula during the current shortage.

Baby formula drive in East Patchogue

Oh My Goodness is a new wellness center in Port Washington offering a variety of activities and classes for parents and children. 

Wellness center for children opens in Port Washington 

A fan-favorite has returned at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank: Baby Animal Day. Here's what to expect.

Baby Animal Day returns to the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

From Afghan kebabs to Korean short ribs and BBQ squid, food critic Scott Vogel tries it all.

Food critic tackles LI BBQ tour

The Westbury store is the first New York location for this California-based chain.

5 tips for shopping at 99 Ranch Market, LI's newest Asian grocery store

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