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

That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

From Memorial Day at Jones Beach to opening weekend at Splish Splash, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

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!

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

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

Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

'83 years later is a miracle'

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A grand Long Island tradition has been imperiled, as teams fold and leagues struggle. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Everything is different'

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'

The state Parks Department will fly more and bigger drones this summer to keep an eye on sharks this season. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We're doing minimum 3 flights a day'

Three women indicted in connection with the killing of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan, alleging she was tortured. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It's sadistic'

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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A state commission hosted a hearing Saturday as it continues working on a report that lawmakers will use to consider reparations.

'Impact did not disappear': Speakers testify about enslavement's legacy on LI

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Highs on Sunday are forecast to reach only the upper 50s but will rebound to near normal, in the lower 70s, Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain dampens some Memorial Day weekend events on LI but will clear Monday

The NYS program urges boaters and watersport participants to clean mud, plants and other waterborne species from all equipment.

Boaters urged to 'Clean, Drain, Dry' watercraft to fight invasive species

The annual Memorial Day weekend tradition draws Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and veterans' organizations, among other students and adults.

'It brings the Island together': 5,000 volunteers plant flags at Calverton cemetery

Experts say the strike's impact would have been worse had it continued further into the week.

84-hour LIRR strike highlighted LI's dependency on rails

Recent increased sightings could be because people are looking harder for them — or it could be that sharks are drawn to LI waters because they are warmer and cleaner now, experts say.

Shark-spotting drones to increase off Long Island beaches

Sirens will blare twice across the county on Memorial Day to honor the fallen.

Nassau tradition honors those who made 'supreme sacrifice'

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Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never underestimate your strength'

Dockers, a waterside restaurant in East Quogue, was damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Video shows fire damage

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

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

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

'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'

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.

Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week

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