On March 9, flutist Carol Wincenc, who lives in Manhattan, talked about her lifelong relationship with the instrument.


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There was now only one thing to do. "Grab the shovels," I said.

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Korean barbecue, Sichuan Chinese elevate mall food court.

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An immersive art exhibit on the work of artist Vincent Van Gogh is opening at Samanea New York in Westbury. Projection technology will present the 19th-century postimpressionist's paintings unconstrained by physical frames. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports. 

The art of Van Gogh comes to Long Island in immersive exhibit

Long Island Sands Point Preserve Conservancy will host its first Fairy Festival this spring. A fairy house contest will be held where participants build homes out of elements found in nature. 

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The group dines out together at Long Island restaurants to try cuisines from around the world.

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The Hindu festival of Holi was celebrated with colors and dancing across Long Island on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

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