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Three Newsday photographers talk to NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about covering the tragic crash of TWA Flight 800 in 1996.

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

"Valley of the Dolls" and "St. Elmo's Fire" were bad, but their songs were music to our ears.

Remember these great songs from not so great movies?

Back in the '60s, the legendary DJ knew was what was happening on New York radio.

Rock, roll and remember: Murray the K, the 'Fifth Beatle'

NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure.

'It happened right in your own backyard'

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

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The 2nd annual event moves to a larger location and features unlimited samples from 30 pizzerias.

LI pizza festival tickets release tomorrow

The eatery "ultimately decided it was best to keep this engagement to a short run."

East End pop-up closes days after opening inside landmark eatery

It's a tiny storefront, but the owners were desperate to snag the location.

LI ice cream chainlet opens 4th location

Once you see the Napeague dunes, roll down the car windows and inhale the salty air, you'll understand why you made the trek to The End.

Nostalgic Montauk: Reliving summer dining traditions

It's known for its pastries and assortment of colorful macarons and lattes.

Popular French bakery chain opens 1st Suffolk location

They spend $1,000 to $4,000 for a 17- to 35-pound hunk of raw beef that will be branded, tagged and kept in the glass-fronted meat lockers that line one wall of the restaurant's vestibule.

Inside one of LI's most exclusive clubs where members spend up to $4G ... for meat

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An arbitrator detailed ex-officer George Trimigliozzi's poor job performance before his high-profile criminal case. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach has more.

Suffolk brothel cop repeatedly ignored emergency calls before indictment

The Manor of St. George is one of the most serene spots on the Island. But on one night in 1780, it was the scene of a bloody battle, NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

America 250: Battle of the Manor of St. George

Suffolk County officials Monday warned of scammers, preying primarily on the elderly, who direct people to liquidate their life savings to buy gold bars. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Gold bar scam warning in Suffolk County

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed heads to a new restaurant opened by the same owners who created Westhampton Beach Brewery.

Out East: Brewery opens new restaurant

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited Garcia's Taco Bar in Brentwood to try their birria ramen.

Trendy Bites: Birria ramen

NewsdayTV's Marie Elena Martinez got a sneak peek at the new Babylon Whiskey Down Diner location, which is currently under construction with plans to open in the fall.

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

For a quick trip not far from home, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out the Rockaway Hotel.

A getaway close to home for mom

Joe Tosini, owner of River Center Shopping Center in Riverhead, said the businesses in the center lost power during Saturday's storms and that their electricity wasn't restored until late Tuesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joined the volunteers of Save the Great South Bay to clean oysters. The oysters are cleaned weekly and then placed back into the bay, where they'll be able to help filter the water.

Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

As boaters set out on the water this summer, they will be paying more at the pump. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump 

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While reporting on Newsday's best burgers list, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Reese's 1900 in Patchogue.

"If you get the vibe, it just makes everything better'

Every year, the Huntington Militia, a Revolutionary War reenactment group, has been reenacting the events of July 22, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence first reached Huntington. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'The people were in high spirits'

'They had to be self-sufficient living here'

Behind the scenes building replica boats that were used by patriots in the Revolutionary War. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'We're reliving what people did 250 years ago'

"Oysters are a critical part of that ecosystem'

William Floyd was the only Long Islander to sign the Declaration of Independence. NewdayTV's Doug Geeds dives into his impact on American and Long Island history.

'There is a layered history that we have here'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

Out East: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes a closer look at Nathan Hale, a prominent figure in the American Revolution, who was a spy for George Washington.

'More successful in his martyrdom.'

'We are very family friendly'

A surprise attack on British forces happened right here on Long Island. NewsdayTV Doug Geed reports.

'They're on foot, marching through the woods, middle of the night'

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