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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa works out the wrinkles and learns the meticulous process of car wrapping at LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic in Mineola.

LI Works: That's a wrap! Ken tries his hand at wrapping cars

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed tours Splish Splash, which has been entertaining Long Islanders for 35 years.

The remains of Sgt. Henry "Harry" Younge, an airman from Long Island who was killed in a Japanese prison fire during World War II, were buried in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

WWII airman from LI laid to rest 8 decades after his death

The 50th annual 'Great Freeport Canoe Race' was held at Cow Meadow Park on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Freeport community comes together for 50th annual canoe race

Experts say the snowy winter could be a driving force in the increase in Long Island's tick and firefly population. NewdsayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen reports.

How snowy winter could lead to summer surge of ticks, fireflies

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tried several dishes on from the social media menu at Island Lake Diner in Ronkonkoma.

Trying the social media menu at Island Lake Diner

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Joye Brown take a look back at the summer of 2008 and the "Montauk Monster."

Picture This: That time a 'monster' washed ashore in Montauk

Suffolk County has agreed to a $57.5 million settlement that repays drivers up to $36 for administrative fees. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Suffolk to refund $45M in red light camera fees to drivers 

Two people, clad in black masks, banged on the door of Rex A. Heuermann's Massapequa Park home Tuesday night.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Mokafé's newest location, which is next to the Hicksville LIRR station.

Mokafé brings Yemeni coffee to Hicksville

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From the St. Rocco's Feast in Glen Cove to Rod Stewart at Jones Beach, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Phenom in Rockville Centre, a new lacrosse store created for female athletes.

'It's an all-girls brand that celebrates the power of sports in girls' lives'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano made braciole with the nonnas of St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove as they prepared for The Feast of St. Rocco.

'We prepare the food with a lot of love'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits three restaurants where dining al fresco is the way to go.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems.

Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

A weaver from Huntington helped hide guns from the British at his home. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

''After the Battle of Long Island, he had to hide those guns'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes a closer look at Nathan Hale, a prominent figure in the American Revolution, who was a spy for George Washington.

'More successful in his martyrdom.'

The Manor of St. George is one of the most serene spots on the Island. But on one night in 1780, it was the scene of a bloody battle, NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'They had to be self-sufficient living here'

That time a 'monster' washed ashore in Montauk

The road to motherhood for Angelina Cammareri was a challenging one, but hasn't stopped her from instilling confidence in her kids and others.

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

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