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Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

See scenes from the 2021 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.

Photos from the air show at Jones Beach

You're probably aware there are jets doing stunts, but what do you know about those planes and the pilots?

11 secrets of the Bethpage Air Show

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

Bethpage Air Show kicks off at Jones Beach

Long Islanders marched through hamlet downtowns to honor America's war dead. They craned their necks at the Bethpage Air Show. At backyard barbecues, they celebrated the start of summer; at solemn ceremonies, they read the names of the fallen.

Memorial Day on LI: Traditions return, history is made

From a parade in Freeport to quiet reflection in Calverton National Cemetery to a ceremony in Smithtown, people across Long Island observed Memorial Day.

Sights and sounds from Memorial Day

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The Bethpage Air Show returned at Jones Beach, after being canceled last year and postponed because of the rain over the weekend. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry was there as the crowds rolled in.

Eyes on the sky, the Bethpage Air Show is back!

Poor weather made it unsafe to proceed with the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park on Saturday, but that didn't stop Long Islanders from participating in other Memorial Day weekend activities. Chelsea Irizarry reports.

Poor weather dampens Memorial Day weekend

The Bethpage Air Show returns, Splish Splash reopens and summer fun begins Memorial Day weekend.

Things to do this Memorial Day weekend on LI

Newsday's Faith Jessie takes a look at what's happening on Long Island this Memorial Day weekend.

What's up on LI: Air show and more Memorial Day weekend fun

For the quiet North Shore community, the day of remembrance for those who died in active military duty meant mourning one of their own who made the ultimate sacrifice only seven weeks ago in Afghanistan.

In Locust Valley, honor and mourning for 'one of our own' 

The late May sun beat down over a somber ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery on Memorial Day as more than 1,000 people came to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

Memorial Day ceremony at Calverton draws 1,000 

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Newsday's Meghan Giannotta lets us know what exciting fairs and festivals are coming to Long Island.

Newsday takes a look at the upcoming summer fairs and festivals on Long Island

An expert says when it comes to talking to your children about Tuesday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas, it is best to tell them the basic facts and have them understand everything is being done to protect them. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

How to talk to your kids about Texas elementary school shooting

Anastasiia Savych was in her home country of Ukraine to renew her visa to allow her to perform with the new Flip Circus in the United States when Russia attacked. She made it here, but while dancing on Long Island for 10 days in May, she'll call her parents in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv each afternoon to ensure they are still safe. Newsday TV's Rafer Guzmzán reports.

Performers fleeing Ukrainian war find refuge with traveling circus

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

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

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Flags representing Maine to Hawaii and all the states between once again rose at Mount Sinai's Heritage Park on Memorial Day to honor the nation and the soldiers who have died defending it.