Patrick Walters is fulfilling a life long dream at the age of 65 with the opening of his Jamaican takeout restaurant, Uncle Don's Kitchen in Hicksville, which he runs with his children.


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Whitman sophomore pitcher Jaden Grose is the team's ace for the second straight season. NewsdayTV's Ben Dickson reports. 

This sophomore tops out at 91 mph

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove held its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Sunday, taking on additional meaning in light of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Never Again is now'

Nancy and William Peter of Merrick, remember their son Matthew, a Long Islander who is being honored for his impact in Albany. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He was always into some kind of service'

Another day of protests took place at Stony Brook University, but it was nothing like the chaos on campus overnight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I just don't know how they're focusing on protesting and studying for finals'

Video shows a small plane making an emergency landing on Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai as the sun was setting Wednesday.

Emergency landing caught on camera

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Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel tries food from Sudan, Indonesia and more at the Queens Night Market, a food festival that runs Saturday nights from April to October.

'The fun and the thrill of the unknown'

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Newsday food writer Scott Vogel tries omakase, the Japanese restaurant experience in which the diner leaves their meal entirely up to the chef.

Trying Sora Omakase in Stony Brook

Though Swing Street no longer exists, there are still ways to appreciate the jubilant, defiant, heartbreaking and joyous art that continues to inspire the world today. Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel tours Harlem.

Scott Vogel tours Harlem

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel set out to explore the vintage TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport, but ended up in an infinity pool overlooking the runway.

See what it's like inside the TWA Hotel (hint: there's a poolcuzzi)

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel breaks down the new dining options at Penn Station.

Insomnia Cookies, Jacob's Pickles and more

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel stopped by Hummel Hummel in East Northport to learn about the bakery's pizza crumb.

Check out Hummel Hummel's pizza crumb

Santokh Singh, executive chef at Mahal in Roslyn Heights, makes Diwali sweets with Newsday food writer Scott Vogel.

'I made it with my mom in India'

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Carlos and Naylan Juarez, the father-and-son duo behind I Am Nacho Mama, talk about moving their popular pan-Latin eatery from a food truck to a restaurant. Newsday food writer Scott Vogel reports.

I Am Nacho Mama menu draws on family's diverse Latin background

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel helps Hampton Oyster Company farm for their famous Mermaid Makeout oysters.

Scott Vogel farms for oysters

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Scott Vogel checked out John Scott's Surf Shack in Westhampton Beach. 

Trying lobster rolls, wings and tacos at an LI seafood shack

NewsdayTV's Scott Vogel checked out Paris Baguette in Garden City. The bakery started in Seoul in 1988 and now has more than 3,000 locations worldwide.

Hush puppies stuffed with cream cheese and more treats at Paris Baguette

Jay Rosensweig, founder of WeekendDating.com, hosted a reunion event on April 2 for couples who had met at his dating events. Newsday's Scott Vogel has the story.

These 5 couples met at speed dating events

What happens when strangers eat together? Newsday's Scott Vogel invited four random people to dine at the communal table at Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar in Babylon.

'Will you come eat with me?': Food critic shares a meal with strangers

After 25 years of commuting from Long Island to Wall Street, John Pawluk opened his own distillery and tasting room.

Inside East Northport's new distillery

Newsday's Scott Vogel visited ITA Kitchen in Garden City to dish out some advice.

'No chicken wings, no ribs' and more tips on picking a first-date restaurant

Scenes from the monthly trivia night for those with hearing loss at Oyster Bay Brewing Company with Newsday's Scott Vogel. 

Trivia night in Oyster Bay: 'This has really become something special'

Thanksgiving dinner from fast food menus? It's a happy meal

The store offers unique treats from around the world.

Getting salty with a mystery box of exotic snacks

Newday's Scott Vogel gets lessons in clamming from the Clamity Janes, a group of 4 women from Long Island who started clamming together at the start of the pandemic. 

Food critic Scott Vogel goes clamming with LI's Clamity Janes

The "crazy" kebab transformed their Deer Park restaurant's business.

How these LIers created the newest halal food craze

Newsday's Scott Vogel goes on a hunt for the best restaurants and bars to visit after the beach.

Food critic explores LI's beach bars

The chicken is so spicy that the restaurant requires patrons to sign a waiver before eating them.

Food critic tries LI's spiciest chicken tenders

It's a triple-meat affair at Claws Seafood Market in West Sayville.

Food critic tries $85 lobster roll

Watch as Scott Vogel tries the Rockville Centre spot's famous fried Ipswich clams and learns the story behind the long-standing restaurant.

Food critic visits 81-year-old seafood spot for the first time

Naos Caribbean Flavors is a new food truck serving fried pork and black rice as a gateway into Haitian culture. Newsday food critic Scott Vogel goes behind-the-scenes to get a taste.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Haitian food truck, Nao's Caribbean Flavors

From Afghan kebabs to Korean short ribs and BBQ squid, food critic Scott Vogel tries it all.

Food critic tackles LI BBQ tour

Scott Vogel eats his way through everything from chicken sandwiches to barbeque. 

Food critic taste tests Citi Field's new menu

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