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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

Celebrate July Fourth on Long Island with fireworks, parades, concerts and family-friendly activities celebrating America's 250th birthday.

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How Long Island has left its mark on America, from sea to shining sea and all the way to the moon.

25 times Long Island changed America

LI's favorite bands and national superstars played there: "It was a legendary club that housed a lot of talent, and a lot of talent came out of it," said Carmen Appice of the Vanilla Fudge.

Remembering the legendary Action House, once LI's hottest rock club

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Medford pharmacy shooting on Father's Day 2011.

'This was a cold-blooded murder'

Find everything from a recreated living room to Malibu Barbie, signed Islanders' hockey pucks and paintings by iconic artists.

'Long Island in the '70s' exhibit opens with far out memorabilia

The "Long Island in the '70s" exhibit at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook shows toys, fashion and other items to "stoke the nostalgia," according to Long Island Museum collections and programming co-executive director Joshua Ruff.

'Sweet spot of lived memory'

Long before McDonald's and Burger King became ubiquitous on LI, Wetson's was the place to go for 15-cent burgers and 10-cent fries.

Remembering when Wetson's ruled LI fast food

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Start your holiday weekend early with a sweet treat.

5 must-try, over-the-top ice cream sundaes

Drive-thru mart opening this summer

You don't even have to kindle your smoker.

Spots for great Fourth of July barbecue takeout

The Southampton hot spot will serve Taylor Swift-inspired drinks, music and more on Friday.

You're invited to a Swiftie wedding celebration ... at this LI hot spot

But this summer sees the launch of a cheeky new all-American treat.

Our favorite Long Island bites in June

The restaurant was able to raise $20,000 in a GoFundMe campaign.

Top seafood spot to reopen after fire

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Nassau police officials on Wednesday warned of the serious dangers associated with illegal fireworks. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Residents urged to watch professionals only

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits L'Etoile in Oyster Bay. The French restaurant is in the building that used to be Snouder's Drug Store.

Historic LI building home to new French restaurant

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Signorama in Huntington Station.

LI Works: Ken lights up the room as he makes signs

According to investigators, Alison Winter was practicing as a clinical social worker without a license between November 2018 and May 2024. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Criminal charges against Gilgo Beach serial killer's therapist

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a pick-your-own berry and flower farm in Mattituck, Patty's Berries and Bunches.

Out East: Pick-your-own berry farm celebrating 50 years

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman takes the High Line to Chelsea Market and Pier 57.

Exploring NYC's High Line

All of the violations, records stipulate, were corrected and each of the park's rides passed inspection during a subsequent visit. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more.

Adventureland had 65 safety violations since 2023, state records show

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza, and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

The Sandbox brings food trucks to Oyster Bay

Magdalyn Abcug, who recently graduated from Longwood High School, alleges the district failed to accommodate her disability when she was a student. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI student with Tourette syndrome sues district, alleges school staff mocked her, questioned her diagnosis

As we head into summer, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks back at Long Island's hurricane history and prospects for the 2026 season.

A look back at LI's hurricane history

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus explores the new farmers market at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Farmers market opens at Station Yards

From the Jones Beach Air Show to fireworks, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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'Oysters in Oyster Bay'

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'

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez talks to Jesse Schenker about the Bull Moose, a membership club that offers priority access to food from Schenker's restaurants.

'We want to give people access on-demand to great food'

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Local content creators pick their favorite LI staples

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

How Adam and the Metal Hawks got started on TikTok

The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

He travels across the country sharing his story at schools to inspire students to overcome adversity.

Rohan Murphy, a double amputee, travels to Long Island schools to help inspire students to overcome adversity.

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