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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

Plan a relaxing day at Long Island's wineries, with private wine tours, outdoor tastings, live music and picnics.

LI's 40+ wineries: guide

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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In the 1960s and '70s, one reader argues, we became an individualistic society that viewed the 50s as a plastic time. But in deciding not to "be" there for one another, we collectively did not hold onto what was dear.

My Turn: Rituals, freedoms and what we've lost

A lot has changed over the years, from new grandchildren to aging parents, but for Gary Mantell the "freak flag is still flying."

My Turn: Mostly the same guy, just in an 'older, fraying package'

George Povall has a gift for making technical environmental issues clear. 

'People are ready for change,' LI energy advocate says

From monthly events in Westbury and Huntington to a three-day festival in Montauk, tango has proved popular among Long Islanders.

'Everything else disappears': LI tango lovers find community, connection

From records to cassettes and CDS, and then back again, Ian Ross of Plainview's music collection has come full circle.

My Turn: Loving life's liner notes

Resorts, dining, pickleball are popping up as venues for the unclothed.

The Column: Naked comes the senior citizen?

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One of the only halal Thai restaurants on Long Island has closed.

Top LI Thai restaurant closes after 5 years

You'll find lunch favorites, plus local beer and wine offerings.

Local cafe chain opens 8th location

It takes over Porto Bello (est. 1992) in the Safe Harbor Stirling Marina.

New waterfront dining spot opens

About 150 firefighters spent 70 minutes bringing the blaze under control Saturday evening.

Fire damages popular waterfront restaurant

The switch to a new name and menu happened overnight.

Storied LI diner closes, then reopens with new concept

The soaring space boasts an indoor/outdoor bar.

Local pizza chain opens 8th shop

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The Waldorf School of Garden City is taking a new approach to teaching students, by delaying the use of technology in the classroom.

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits an historic home in Jamesport, that was recently renovated and you can visit and enjoy some wine.

Out East: Main & Mill House

Long Islanders formed a line at Dick's Sporting Goods in Roosevelt Field starting at midnight Sunday morning to buy Knicks championship gear. Customers were emotional because of the Knicks' first NBA Finals victory since 1973. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Long Island reacts to the Knicks' NBA Finals victory

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes the pedicab from Robert Moses to Kismet.

Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

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.

Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

Family's fourth generation takes posession of The Selina II, a century-old sailboat built in Greenport.

Set sail in piece of maritime history

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland chats with LGBT Network President David Kilmnick and Newsday features reporter David J. Criblez about Long Island's 2026 Pride Month celebrations.

Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

The state announced millions in grants available for water quality improvement and protection projects. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NY announces millions in water quality improvement grants 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Yaphank Deli to try their "chip bag sandwich."

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich! 

Matthew Smith pleaded guilty in a Riverhead courtroom for a DWI crash that claimed the life of off-duty police officer Patricia Espinosa. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

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Pregnancy loss lead this LI mom to co-owning a business built around teaching confidence

NewsdayTV's Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design their own pies.

'Why do people have to eat the pies I decided?'

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'

'Our pride is unstoppable'

'Sweet spot of lived memory'

From the Reptile Expo to Bavarian Fest, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Pappardelle's Pizzeria in Bethpage to try their Knicks-themed pizza.

Trendy Bites: Brunson Pizza

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Mama Rosita's, a hot dog truck in Bay Shore, to try their Mexican hot dog.

Mexican hot dog: 'Best way to describe it - just get crazy'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks' star player.

'I had to make a sandwich for Jalen Brunson'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes you to a few special places 'Out East'

Out East Show: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Browder's Birds & Sheep Shearing, and Bennett Shellfish in Montauk

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed stops by the iconic Jamesport Country Store, your go-to destination for vintage antiques, vibrant local art, and charming homegrown goods.

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