Historian and author Natalie Naylor, who is often called "the dean of Long Island history," shares her work and that of female historical figures for Women's History Month.


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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.

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It pays to read the fine print of the IRA distributions rules.

Ask the Expert: Distributions from an inherited IRA

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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.

My Turn: An unexpected treat on Mother's Day

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

The scammers have invaded my dinky little website, flooding the comments section.

The Column: It's hard enough steering clear of robocalls

We had all gone on to live different lives in different states.

My Turn: 3 siblings, together again, briefly

You can't collect until your husband or wife has filed for Social Security.

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Some of Long Island's best pizza is hiding behind an unmarked door on an industrial street in Farmingdale. Newsday food writer Erica Marcus reports.

Newsday food writer tries some pies at Dom's Pizza

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano stopped by Hometown Flower Co.'s new store in Huntington. 

Hometown Flower Co. opens storefront in Huntington village

This weekend is packed with things to do. From the Dickens Festival to a holiday boat parade, check out what's happening on Long Island. 

What's up on LI: Dickens Festival, holiday boat parade in Freeport and Holiday Spectacular on Ice

Local kids visited LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park to see lanterns inspired by their drawings. Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse reports.

Local kids design lanterns at this year's LuminoCity Festival

The students at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School in Farmingville had their own Thanksgiving parade. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Thanksgiving parade at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School in Farmingville

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Beth Whitehouse show us this years hottest toys.

What's in Santa's bag this year?

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is waiving the adoption fee through Christmas Eve, while the Milleridge Inn in Jericho will donate a gift certificate for a free holiday dinner to anyone adopting a pet. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Find a forever home for a pet this holiday season 

NewdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at 'Disney On Ice', which will be at UBS Arena this weekend.

See all your favorite characters: Here's a sneak peek of 'Disney On Ice'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Saltwater Long Island and Tandygirl to get some gifts ideas for teens and tweens.

Here's where you can find trendy gifts for tweens and teens on Long Island

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries an apple pie in Babylon and an English meat pie in East Meadow.

'It tastes like my grandmother's homemade pie' 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Long Island Selfie Studio and Selfie Clubhouse to take some holiday photos.

Soda shop, winter wonderland and more selfie backdrops 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns to create paint-splattered clothing with Nobodo, Inc. owner Ilene Sharinn.

'You can be creative with color'

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Director of troupe of disabled actors loves all that they bring to the stage. 

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