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Find live music, food, rides, fun, games and more at these events, from May to Labor Day.

Guide: LI summer fairs and festivals

Plan a relaxing day at Long Island's wineries, with private wine tours, outdoor tastings, live music and picnics.

LI's 40+ wineries: guide

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

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A sandwich, a hot dog and a lobster roll made it onto this month's list.

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Plan your Iceland stopover featuring must-see sights like the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and Reykjavík's vibrant culture.

Iceland layover: What to do and how to do it

Pick one of three daylong itineraries — or sign up for all of them.

LI homemade ice cream tour returns this summer

Pair your glass of rosé with live music this season as some Long Island wineries are hosting indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Live music at LI wineries this summer

Whether it was a Mustang or a Mack truck, these drivers remember the first time they got behind the wheel.

Remember when you learned to drive? These Long Islanders do.

The menu features Southern Indian, Indo-Chinese and Northern Indian dishes.

LI village gets hidden gem Indian spot

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For roughly 12 years, G & L had served as the primary fast-food vendor for the Hamptons' premier equestrian event.

Food vendor for Hampton Classic Horse Show sues after contract dispute

For the quarter of the year that the sun shines hot, Long Islanders want to soak up every bit of it, preferably with a bite and a frosty beverage in hand.

10 new outdoor dining spots opening this summer

Can't choose between the hot or cold roll? Now you don't have to.

Lobster roll flights under $50 land at LI eateries

This is the second Long Island eatery for the Bangkok-born owner.

Thai bistro opens with wallet-friendly lunch deal

The menu has stayed the same at the family business, which has since changed hands.

Longtime pizzeria reopens after 2 years

The menu brings the energy with its selection of Northern Chinese dishes, for way less money than you'd expect.

Budget-friendly dumpling spot opens with handmade noodles

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland speaks to actor Gary Sinise about the Wantagh Union Free School District partnering with his foundation to raise money for field trips to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as well as a commemorative 9/11 statue in front of Wantagh High School.

Actor Gary Sinise partners with Wantagh schools on 9/11 education, remembrance

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Main Event, an entertainment center that recently opened in Deer Park.

Arcade, bowling and giant claw machine at Main Event 

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs has been a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969.

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa polishes marble at Old Stone Tile and Marble Works in Ronkonkoma.

LI Works: Creating stone countertops

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks' star player.

Trendy Bites: Trying a Jalen Brunson-inspired sandwich

A team of NASA engineers is studying the Apollo Lunar Module on display at the Cradle of Aviation in Uniondale in preparation of America's next moon landing.

Out of this world: NASA comes to LI to prepare for next Moon landing

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us all the way out to Montauk to a secret spot where you can buy two lobster rolls for the price of one.

Out East: Bennett Shellfish in Montauk

Attracting new businesses to the state and lowering the cost of living for New Yorkers are some of his top priorities, Blakeman says. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Bruce Blakeman discusses priorities for NYS in gubernatorial campaign

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

From 2,500 miles away, deported LI student attends college graduation — virtually

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus helps make a strawberry crunch ice cream at Coyle's Ice Cream in Islip.

'We try to mimic the Good Humor bar'

From a Mosaic Street Festival to a Lego exhibit, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

New entertainment hub offers arcade games, bowling and more

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'It's something that everybody remembers'

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's changed the lives of so many'

A brave young patriot receives a burial 83 years after being lost in war. Volunteers restore a Revolutionary War cemetery. A Gold Star mom makes it her mission to honor her son's sacrifice. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie shares three stories in honor of Memorial Day.

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'I had to make a sandwich for Jalen Brunson'

'It's a treasure for Long Island'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

'This is such a great thing for families'

Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

'83 years later is a miracle'

From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

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