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Kids can have their day at these annual spring festivals.

Spring festivals

The Beach Boys, Alanis Morissette and Third Eye Blind are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer. 

Jones Beach concerts

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The season of frothy pink and white cherry blossoms bursting out all over Long Island has arrived.

Cherry blossom festivals kick off in 2 LI communities this weekend

Both celebrations open on April 12 and tulips should be blooming through May 10.

Popular tulip festival blooms in Riverhead for 1st time this spring

At a handful of new spots known for omakase, you'll find impeccable sushi, but, more importantly, diverse experiences and dishes.

What to expect at a Japanese omakase dining experience 

Check out Long Island's latest restaurant openings.

New Long Island restaurants to try in 2024

Options include festivals, family-friendly fun, concerts and more.

10 events, things to do this weekend on LI

The approachable menu includes seafood, wings, burgers and a few entrees in the $30 range.

New bistro opens in Point Lookout 

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Jews around the world will soon celebrate Passover, recounting the biblical story of their exodus from Egypt after hundreds of years of slavery.

Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive

The luxury traveler is an increasing presence in Savannah, and the more discerning visitors are spurring rapid expansion of high-end hotels.

High-end travel having huge 'moment' in Savannah, Georgia

This year is shaping up to be a landmark year for travel, with some exciting trends already making waves.

Solo expeditions, epic adventures among top 4 travel trends to watch

Doritos, pepperoni pizza, Buffalo-jalapeño and Oreo twist are among its bagel flavors.

LI bagel chain opens 4th location

Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day.

Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet

Ready to dive into Harlem's dynamic past, present and future? Here's how.

Day trip to Harlem: From walking tours to jazz clubs and more

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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.

Inside Westhampton Beach's One Trick Pony

Fans of Melissa Gorga were lined up along the street for the grand opening of Gorga's Huntington boutique. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports.

'I always said I wanted a store on Long Island'

Sansone Market in Garden City Park is turning out some of Long Island's top pizza at the hands of Auggie Russo. Food writer Erica Marcus explores the offerings. 

'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'

From guidance counselor to restaurant owner: Nelly Mourelle employs people with autism at her empanada shop in West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Empanadas with a purpose

Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez looks at the House vote on a bill that would require TikTok to separate from its Chinese owner or be banned.

Potential ban on TikTok

Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse visits L.I. Salty Kids Cove in Patchogue and Rookies Kids Fitness and Athletics in Bellmore.

Go inside 2 new play places

Meet the Lawrence sisters. Six of them are studying nursing together at Adelphi. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'When they call attendance, we already know what's going to happen'

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Port Washington has a new Main Street gem for those seeking a pasta and wine fix.

Italian restaurant opens 2nd LI location

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