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Vintage ceramics collector has over 100 Valentine's Day themed pieces, including music and trinket boxes, vases, candy dishes, salt and pepper shakers and even a bank that when a coin is placed inside, two coil figures collide and kiss.

Westbury man collects Valentine's Day-themed treasures

One Long Islander has a collection of nearly 100 vintage Valentine decorations.

A vintage Valentine's: Declarations of love, with some history

These locations offer a novel way to celebrate Valentine's Day — and the whole month of February.

5 romantic getaways to take this Valentine's Day in NYS, more

Valentine's Day would have us believe love can happen anywhere, anytime. Yet for some, relationships seem easier to navigate as seasoned adults than in the bloom of youth.

Long Island couples prove it's never too late to fall in love

High-end matchmakers see revenue increase after dropping some fees to $5,000 and adding a $1,000 Valentine's Day promotion.

Cupid gets a little extra help during COVID

"It's just about feeling liked and happy and connected with other people," the organizer said.

'He's my lifesaver': 'Date Night' for people with disabilities

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This Valentine's Day, it's out with traditional presents and in with quirky, person-specific gifting to underscore friendships.

Valentine's Day gifts to celebrate your friendships

They're not just for Christmas; the newest trend is to give the customizable trees a different look for other big dates throughout the year.

Paint your own ceramic tree for Valentine's Day on LI

If being single makes you think you can't possibly have fun celebrating Valentine's Day, have a change of heart.

Valentine's events on LI you won't need a date for

From the ceremony to the reception to the afterparty, readers share their wedding day photos.

Tied the knot? Show us the shot! 

God Squad: It's worth asking, 'How do you love?'

Browse our collection of Island-inspired Valentine's Day notes created by Newsday reporter Laura Blasey.

9 LI-themed love notes for your valentine

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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

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

July 4th weekend brings heavy traffic 

It's a triple-meat affair at Claws Seafood Market in West Sayville.

Food critic tries $85 lobster roll

Seniors from Syosset High School got together to decorate their caps for graduation by putting their college logos on for all to see.

Syosset graduates decorate their grad caps in creative ways

Daniel Acevedo of Selden waited two years to celebrate his first Father's Day. He and his wife Gina-Marie tried to get pregnant for two years before their daughter Amelia was born. Although Daniel Acevedo will be working this Father's Day, he was able to take off for three months between March and June thanks to New York State's paid family leave, so he spent all day every day with Amelia during that time.

A first Father's Day, 2 years in the making 

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 

It's the 67th annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival and hundreds of volunteers come out on Wednesday for hulling night. Newsday's Shari  Einhorn reports.

Volunteers at Mattituck Strawberry Festival berry busy on hulling night 

Find out how Micheline Cummings and partner Terry Haughy created a new treat you can only find hidden in a Babylon alleyway.

An accident almost derailed her baking career. Now her cake shop is a runaway success

Naos Caribbean Flavors is a new food truck serving fried pork and black rice as a gateway into Haitian culture. Newsday food critic Scott Vogel goes behind-the-scenes to get a taste.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Haitian food truck, Nao's Caribbean Flavors

"Ice Dreams," a live show on ice at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, featured 100 young skaters from Long Island.

100 LI kids skate in ice show with Olympic skaters

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

Meet Fire Island's busiest restaurateur

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum in Farmingdale is a place for educational programs for families, yoga events and more. On Sunday, May 1, families learned about and interacted with praying mantises.

There's more to Pinelawn: Memorial park doubles as a place for educational programs

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Brett Dier, Rob Thomas, Florence Henderson and more celebrities with Feb. 14 birthdays.