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From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

LI college grads face a tough job market

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

Records of excellence

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

Eat like a kid again with 'happy meals' for grown-ups

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Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has the story.

Indictment in killing of 7-year-old girl

Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

Mess on the LIE

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

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Residents questioned the town's plans to use eminent domain to take control of the property.

Residents urge town against science center takeover

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Dennis "Midnight" Ray, 64, accepted no responsibility during the sentencing for his role in the killing of 59-year-old Jose Osma, of Copiague.

LI man sentenced for beating death behind Hempstead Chuck E. Cheese

Three of the districts with failed budgets needed a 60% supermajority to pass, as they sought a tax cap override.

LI districts with failed school budgets consider options

With "so many buyers" and too few homes to sell, a house priced right can go to contract at lightning speed.

LI houses 'are flying off the market,' sometimes in a matter of days. Here's why.

The fire lead to a "smoke condition" in the gymnasium ceiling, authorities said.

LI high school hit by lightning

The proposed development has caused a rift among residents in Wyandanch and Wheatley Heights.

Two communities at odds over industrial park proposal

Smithtown officials had sought to raze the structure earlier this year, citing safety concerns.

Kings Park pub seeks to reopen 1 year after blaze

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'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'A pedophile, an abuser and a monster"

Michael Balboni, a former state legislator, public safety official and influential political consultant, has been named the 11th president of Adelphi University in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I want to send a message around excellence'

Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents' home, sent unsolicited gifts and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Am I supposed to hide the rest of my life?'

Walt Whitman High School unveiled a new wildcat statue in front of the football field as students, alumni, donors and faculty members attended the ceremony to celebrate the 100th year of the South Huntington School District. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Whitman's new statue is 'legacy building'

Massapequa has been fighting a state ban on Native American team names, logos and mascots at public schools. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

New mural being painted near Massapequa High School

Police identified the man as 28-year-old Steven Eastwood, of Topping Drive in the hamlet of Northampton. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police fatally shot LI man to stop him from stabbing mother, chief says

Here's how these Long Island content creators use TikTok to build their careers.

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok

Juan Bonilla Lagos is a Plainview father of two with a history of clinical depression. He has been in ICE custody for seven months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'My strength is running out little by little'

Juan Bonilla Lagos' wife pleads with ICE agents not to take her husband as their 5-year-old son clutches his father's shirt.

LI man's wife pleads with ICE not to take him

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