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Outdoor movies are springing up around Long Island again this season.

Outdoor movie schedule for this summer on LI

Kevin James, Goo Goo Dolls and more shows to see this weekend on Long Island. 

5 shows and concerts to see this weekend on LI

Some of the best gardens are out of view.

3 hidden courtyards to dine in this weekend

There are differences between "convenience" accounts and those with right of survivorship.

Ask the Expert: Different kinds of joint accounts

The Bert Grimm Tattoo Museum (and parlor) opens in Kansas City.

Museum pays homage to a legend of the tattoo trade

There are now three locations on the Island.

Ruth's Chris Steak House opens new LI location

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The restaurant offers theatrical touches, and lots of raw fish.

New sushi spot opens at Roosevelt Field

They've waited up to seven hours just to try it.

Why customers are traveling to LI for this $5 dish

Back-to-school shopping trends cheat sheet

Seniors calendar: Event listings, Aug. 21-28

"I'm a diner guy," he said, "and I believe in diners."

New owner takes over 62-year-old LI diner

Firefighter James Sprizzo downed 126 clams to win the fire department portion of the contest, benefiting the cancer-stricken seven-month-old son of an Oceanside fire commissioner.

More than 900 clams downed in firefighter fundraiser for baby with cancer

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The "crazy" kebab transformed their Deer Park restaurant's business.

How these LIers created the newest halal food craze

A clam-eating contest was held Sunday afternoon at Peter's Clam Bar in Island Park to raise money for Cooper Graham, the 7-month-old son of an Oceanside fire commissioner who is being treated for a rare form of cancer. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Clam-eating contest raises money for baby boy

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo took place at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. "Some people come here and find titles they never knew existed," operations coordinator Joel Albino said.

'There's always something new to discover' in retro gaming

Newsday's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta play arcade games at Arcadia Retro Eats, The Gamers Club and Q-ZAR. 

Inside LI's retro arcades 

Amityville Mayor Dennis Siry explains the bike-share program the town has to offer and the scenic routes residents can take. 

Scenic routes to take with Amityville's bike-share program

Brigid Gawley, Helen Murphy and Caitlin Bock of Manhasset are bringing the 90's back with  Y2K inspired fashions and accessories.

Fashion trends of the '90s and Y2K are back in full force this summer

Newsday's Faith Jessie explores the sport of pickleball at Pickleball Plus in West Hempstead, with a lesson and learns about the game and has a few laughs. 

The whole family gets in on pickleball

It's been two years since the Nunley's Carousel on Museum Row in Garden City opened its doors due to the pandemic. Dozens of children celebrated its reopening. 

Nunley's Carousel reopens after two-year pandemic closure 

 A long weekend or a daycation -- this extension of Long Island is a beach lovers' paradise. Fire Island is a short ferry ride summer destination.

Family-friendly things to do on Fire Island before summer ends

Brides choosing red, blue and other colorful wedding gowns

It started as a side hustle during the pandemic.

  How this LI family turned their breadmaking hobby into a business

Port TIki is a pontoon that offers cruises on Manhasset Bay. Capt. Ken Tokar's inspiration was to bring the Polynesian Island experience to Port Washington.

A 'tiki' boat is cruising Long Island shores. Hop aboard. 

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LI Retro Gaming Expo returns to The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Aug. 12-14.

LI Retro Gaming Expo returns to Cradle of Aviation

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