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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.

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

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

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

The Column: Naked comes the senior citizen?

On the screen flashed my son's car and him, a plastic foam container in hand, getting out.

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Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons has saved about 2,500 of the reptiles in 11 years.

Turtles, ailing and abandoned, 'would be dead' if not for LIers' care

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits United Skates in Seaford for a look back at Long Island's roller rink history.

Rolling into LI's roller rink history  

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries Long Island clam chowder at Chowder House in Bay Shore.

Eating clams and chowder in Bay Shore

Ahead of the Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano makes eggplant parmesan with the "nonnas."

Faith, family, fun and lots of food: The 'nonnas' make eggplant parmesan for St. Rocco's Feast

Find your waterside table with our searchable guide to restaurants on the north and south shores.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits three of Long Island's sunflower fields and mazes.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano met with interior designer Rose Ott, whose new home decor collection, LB Soul, is inspired by Long Beach locations.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and food writer Marie Elena Martinez seek out Long Island restaurants where you can dine in the sand.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Dino-Mite Vintage in Wantagh.

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Long Island's first and only HyperDeck, an immersive gaming experience, is one of many attractions at Empire Adventure Park at Samanea Mall. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

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