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Book a direct flight from MacArthur Airport to experience baseball at its most intimate, with autographs and seats you'd never score in July.

Florida spring training getaway from LI

Show your Irish pride on Long Island with St. Patrick's Day parades throughout March.

LI St. Patrick's Day parades list

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the case of Steven Damman, who went missing in East Meadow on Oct. 31, 1955.

'This story has all the elements'

Forty years ago this fall, the Mets winning the World Series wasn't the only exciting thing happening.

Remembering TV's Class of '86: These great shows premiered 40 years ago!

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday's coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

'Many eyes were on the rink'

There was a time when you didn't have to travel far to shake your groove thing on Long Island.

Funkytown, LI: Scenes from Disco's heyday on Long Island

The Oscar-winning actor began his career on the stage at The Gateway.

Robert Duvall's LI theater days: 'No one had any feeling at that time that he'd become a big star'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at the major snowstorms of 2016, 2006 and 1996.

'People were standed on some of the highways'

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Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the viral mashup of chicken nuggets and fries can be had locally.

Try the viral Irish 'spice bag' on LI

Several bakeries, from Dortoni shops to Sydney's Sweets and Riesterer's, have added smaller treats to appeal to consumers taking the drugs.

Ozempic, other weight loss drugs hurting LI bakeries

CSAs allow you to lock in a season's worth of produce before the first harvest.

Buy 'farm futures' at LI's annual CSA fairs

The shop turns out creative pizza flavors like chili mango.

International pizza chain opens first LI location

Omakase, yakitori, ramen and teriyaki are all on offer at the new restaurant.

Luxe (but affordable) eatery opens in Huntington

It's worth the trip for standout Neapolitan and Detroit pies.

This LI pizzeria is turning out some of the Island's best pies

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One of the oldest missing child cases in U.S. history remains open, Nassau police say

A police chase down Dogwood Avenue in Farmingville led to the arrest of Gerald Matzen, of Mastic Beach, who is charged with drug possession, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment, officials said.

Watch the police pursuit in Farmingville

Native Long Islanders Greg Weissert and Harrison Cohen, who now pitch in the major leagues, are scheduled to play in the World Baseball Classic. Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson talks about their journeys.

LI natives playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Long Islanders are bracing for higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

How the Iran war could impact prices on LI

Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIer with family in Iran reacts to the war

Valley Stream North's Naomi Gonzalez, Bellport's Aaliyah Morrow, Hicksville's Haley Gonzales and Bethpage's Gabrielle Severin all took home state titles this weekend in girls wrestling. NewsdayTV's Matt Lindsay reports.

Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us a cozy unique restaurant in Speonk with a long history.

Out East: All aboard for this unique cafe in Speonk

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Montgomery County, Md., adopted "Vision Zero" to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports on what Long Island can learn from it.

Can LI eliminate road deaths? What we learned from a D.C. suburb

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sees what it takes to preserve memories at TriColor Imaging in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Photo lab makes lasting memories

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After seeing the spice bag all over TikTok, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found a Long Island pub that serves the Irish-Chinese dish.

'It's like Chinese stir fry and fried food in one'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits The Rainbow Rolls in Center Moriches to try its chocolate ice cream taco.

'We knew we wanted to have like chocolate and brownies included'

Joshua Rivera, a barber at Sola Salons in Farmingville, gained popularity on TikTok for his signature haircuts.

'It grew a lot from TikTok'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the new Museum of Disability History, a one-of-a-kind cultural institution at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

'I hope they learn people with disabilites aren't to be taken for granted'

From Riverdance at Tilles Center to Maná at UBS Arena, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport to try customizable bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Macari Vineyards in Mattituck for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bottling wine.

Out East: Macari Vineyards

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

'Gonna miss it so much'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

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