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A Long Beach 4K race in memory of the late police officer Sean Ryan, Port Jefferson Fire Department's annual Independence Day Parade on Route 25A and more: See how some Long Islanders celebrated the 4th of July.

Parades & races: See how LIers celebrated the 4th of July

See how people are celebrating the Fourth of July across Long Island, from Long Beach to Port Jefferson.

Photos: Long Islanders celebrate the Fourth of July

As the 4th of July weekend approaches, people are taking to the roads in record numbers. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Long Islanders are gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend, following lifted COVID-19 restrictions last month. Some are hitting the roads, while others plan to gather with family and friends. Newsday's Faith Jessie reports.

Long Islanders get ready for Fourth of July weekend

The show returns to Jones Beach this holiday, but you don't have to watch from the sand.

What to know about the return of the Jones Beach fireworks show

The holiday weekend will see at least one professional fireworks show in the skies.

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Star-spangled blasts are expected in the skies all over Long Island in the week leading up to and after the Fourth of July.

Where to see fireworks on Long Island

Heading to Jones Beach for July Fourth fireworks is a long-standing tradition for many Long Islanders.

Jones Beach fireworks: How to beat the crowds

Everything you need to know about Fourth of July at Jones Beach on July 4, 2019. You'll find insider tips on how to beat the crowds, where to eat around Jones Beach, hidden spots to catch the fireworks and more.

Fourth of July weekend at Jones Beach

From sunbathers and families catching the waves to festive holiday fun, check out photos from the Fourth of July at Jones Beach State Park.

Sand. Sunscreen. Smiles. This is July Fourth at Jones Beach.

More than 100,000 people are expected and at least 8,000 fireworks are slated to fly during the Astoria Bank July 4th Fireworks show at Jones Beach State Park on July 4, 2018. (Credit: Newsday / Jeffrey Basinger)

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Luke Harmon, 8, of East Setauket, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and his father said he didn't know how to communicate. That is, until Luke learned to express himself by building Legos.

'Really cool to see and know how far I've gotten'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus talks with Pizzeria Undici owners about the inspiration behind their Massapequa pizzeria.

What makes this pizzeria 'old school'?

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel tries omakase, the Japanese restaurant experience in which the diner leaves their meal entirely up to the chef.

Trying Sora Omakase in Stony Brook

Waterdrinker's annual Tulip Festival is now at two locations. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports from Riverhead.

'We're almost at full bloom'

At Huntington's Project Prom, students got to pick out free dresses, suits, ties and shoes to help cut costs. Newsday family writer Beth Whitehouse reports. 

'There's so many to choose from'

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Won KBBQ, a family-owned, all-you-can-eat Korean barbeque restaurant in Carle Place.

Inside Won KBBQ in Carle Place

The Friendly's on Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma closed for good this week, joining a half-dozen other shuttered locations from Levittown to Middle Island.

Friendly's in Ronkonkoma serves its last sundae

One Trick Pony is a women-owned coffee cafe in Westhampton Beach.

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'I don't just have to be awake to be thinking about pizza'

Adventureland in Farmingdale adds two new rides as part of its 2024 season. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Really scary, but fun'

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