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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the story of the "Long Island Lolita."

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo take a look at the history of the Long Island Expressway.

'Sort of the fuel for Long Island'

LI's Fanilows share stories and wishes for him as he deals with health issues.

Meet the Fanilows: Why LI Barry Manilow fans love him so

Lori McGill, of Kings Park, is a bona fide fanilow. She has met Barry Manilow 19 times and has seen him in concert hundreds of times.

'I've seen him in concerts hundreds of times'

"Art at War" is part of the Cradle of Aviation Museum's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.

Felix the Cat on fighter jets: Aviation exhibit highlights insignias from wartime

This collection from Newsday's photo archives —spanning the1950s through the late '70s — offers a glimpse of a more formal and ritualized era.

Easter and Passover looks from Long Island's past eras

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With intimate dining areas and new menu items, "it's the same, but different."

LI Italian chain opens its largest spot yet

Ben & Jerry's giving away free ice cream cones today

The cemita is the signature sandwich of Puebla, Mexico.

Mom-and-pop Mexican eatery opens, with must-try sandwich

Chef Jesse Schenker's latest restaurant is on the ground floor of a luxe apartment building.

New restaurant opens at luxe LI apartment building

Both the dining room and kitchen are big enough for parties.

Longtime ice cream shop moves into new space

While the owners acknowledged that "healthy" is a moving target, they are bullish on vegetables and whole grains.

Health-focused cafe opens on LI

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Students who had been relocated to other schools due to the blaze returned to class at West Side School in Laurel Hollow Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Class back in session at LI school damaged by fire

Some Long Islanders condemed the president's Truth Social posts, including one of an AI-generated image that depicted himself as Jesus. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI Catholics react to Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV

NewdayTV's Elisa DiStefano heads to Adventureland to ride the new attraction, Wave Twister.

Newsday Exclusive: New ride at Adventureland

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited G Taste Crepe Café in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in the executive session, which was closed to the public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Smithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow councilman

Behind the scenes at Newsday's All-Long Island photo shoot for the All-Long Island teams for winter. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Meet Newsday's winter All-Long Island teams

A peer mentoring program at Shoreham-Wading River High School brings students together through the joy of music.

Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Kōre Mat Pilates Studio in Baldwin.

Pilates studio opens in Baldwin

The U.S. Navy launched a groundwater treatment plant on Union Avenue in Bethpage, designed to contain the spreading Grumman plume of contamination.

U.S. Navy launches groundwater treatment plant in Bethpage

Labor leaders said an LIRR union strike would be "disastrous" for Long Island, despite MTA officials' attempts to downplay the impact of a strike.

LIRR strike would be  'disastrous' for LI, unions warn

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed steps inside a Jamesport landmark packed with nostalgia and unique finds from floor to ceiling.

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That Meetball Place in Patchogue is featuring a Halloween pop-up that brings the 1993 Disney classic "Hocus Pocus" to life. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

LI restaurant transforms into a witch's wonderland

Only pilates studio in Baldwin big on 'family and inclusivity'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits more unique spots in this week's 'Out East.'

Out East show: Sip'n Soda, Lumber & Salt, Polka Deli

Babylon Mercantile will be hosting a cooking competition called "Mercantile Diced" for its guests throughout the year.

'We thought it would be a good opportunity for our guests'

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

Winter break is full of fun

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Schmitt's Farm in Riverhead where they are very busy this time of year making horseradish

Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the long and storied past of the unique Westbury Music Fair.

'Originally, it was a tent'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited Seafood Mania in Oceanside to try the Big Boi seafood boil, which includes a lobster tail, snow crab legs and much more.

Her daughter bet her a dollar someone would buy this seafood boil

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