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Cynthia Zhang's passion for monarch butterflies and Gia Providente's efforts to protect terrapin turtles earned the 2025 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.

2 LI girls win $10G awards for environmental projects

The cafe offers an extensive library of 400 games to play in a comfortable atmosphere where appetizers, beer and wine are served.

New game cafe opening in LI mall

The author wrote the book after both her daughters had stays in the NICU at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Long Island NICU babies get first book, 'NIC Zoo,' by local mom

An enormous contraption breaks through the second floor of the Samanea New York atrium in Westbury — a 23-foot-high trapeze, beckoning to the daring.

Trapeze school opens 1st indoor facility at LI mall

Plus, another location has opened with about 60 baby furniture sets on the showroom floor.

Massive baby retailer opens LI clearance center with price cuts on essentials

The average pet owner spent more than $1,700 this year on their pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Vet bills are increasing. Is pet insurance worth it?

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The Instagram-ready cafe has tea service and all-day pastries.

New French-inspired cafe opens on LI

It's a sugar-soaked fever dream for ice cream and carb-lovers alike.

3 brothers open LI specialty dessert shop

One of Long Island's first specialty taprooms is coming back.

LI craft beer bar returning after hiatus

Tony's Tacos is opening several new Long Island locations.

LI Italian taco chain adding more locations

Chicken sandwiches, wings and tenders come in myriad styles.

Takeout chicken chain opens another LI location

The soft-serve ice cream dipped in melted butter and sprinkled with salt has gone viral.

Trying LI supermarket's butter-dipped ice cream

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, takes us to the only place on Long Island where they grow orchids.

Out East: Orchids at Bianchi-Davis Greenhouse

Trying the viral butter ice cream

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local champagnes

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday reporter John Asbury speak with experts about the costs and benefits of pet insurance.

As the cost of pet insurance rises, experts look at whether it's worth it

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano gets a sneak peek of "The Diplomat" Tour, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at all the places at Planting Fields Arboretum where the Netflix thriller's season 3 finale was shot.

'This room was turned into a full film set'

From "Disney on Ice" to "Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live," check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

Newsday food writers Melissa Azofeifa and Andi Berlin took a food tour of Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Brunch, pasta and doughnuts: A day at Station Yards

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

'Gonna miss it so much'

How fast can Ken eat? NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns from, and challenges, compettive eater Eric "Badlands" Booker in this week's "LI works."

'You must evolve, things change, time change...now 20 hot dogs is just the beginning'

Newsday's food team tasted and ranked sheet cakes from eight supermarkets on Long Island.

Watch: The great sheet cake taste test

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport to try customizable bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

I.FLY opens its first Indoor trapeze school at Samanea in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

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From heated outdoor pools and cedar saunas to luxe spas, yoga classes and dining, these properties are redefining the staycation.

LI hotels with day-use amenities

These indoor amusement centers offer everything from ax-throwing to karaoke to bowling.

Indoor fun on LI

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

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had strong ties to Long Island as he made several visits in the 1960s. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

MLK remembered on LI in day of parades, songs

A storm brought a wintry mix of rain and snow to the region. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Winter storm brings snow to LI 

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve. Newsday's Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

'The Diplomat' films on LI

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger takes a look at some of the reasons behind the decline in family-owned hardware stores on Long Island.

Declining number of family owned hardware stores

The great grocery store sheet cake taste test 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns what it takes to troubleshoot a pinball machine in this week's edition of LI Works.

LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

Newsday's third annual Cheer Fest was held at Hofstra University on Sunday. Participants spoke about the thrill of competing and watching teams from other divisions. Newsday's Jared Valluzzi has more.

Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

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