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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East with some great places to visit this fall.

What you missed Out East: Hank's Pumpkintown in Water Mill, Bridge Lane in Mattituck, and Wickhams Fruit Farm in Cutchogue

'They do a lot here, on Long Island'

The challenge is to figure out where toxic pipes are buried and who will pay to remove them. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'That's a scary amount of people who may be exposed to lead'

President Donald Trump visited LI for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Friday, with supporters and protesters lining the streets of Farmingdale. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Protests and counterprotests as Trump visits Ryder Cup

Many seniors on Long Island and across the state are struggling with affordability amid rising inflation. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

Why does it seem like seniors are outliving savings?

Team USA trails Team Europe, 5.5-2.5, after Day 1 of the first-ever Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

U.S. falls behind early on Day 1 at the 2025 Ryder Cup

Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with celebrated psychic-medium, TV personality, bestselling author and Long Island native John Edward, along with former FBI special agent Robert Hilland, in conversation with NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa.

Newsday Live Author Series: John Edward and Robert Hilland

The sex trafficking victim disappeared for 25 days. Her stepgrandmother had begged the Suffolk official for help, but got no response. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Sandra Peddie report.

'Our system is broken'

Even on a rainy day like Thursday, there's still plenty to play, eat and sip at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Ryder Cup has plenty to do on a rainy day

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Haunted House of Hamburgers in Farmingdale.

It's always spooky season at this Farmingdale restaurant

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," it's a battle on the gridiron in Division II between Connetquot and Bellport, plus Carle Place two-sport athlete Ryan Leary's story.

Sarra Sounds Off: Bellport's comeback win vs. Connetquot

Giants' coach Brian Daboll has named rookie Jaxson Dart the team's new starting quarterback, taking over for Russell Wilson. Newsday's Giants Reporter Evan Barnes has more.

Jaxson Dart is the new Giants starting quarterback

62-year-old Steven Harrison, of Roosevelt, allegedly had "multiple sexual encounters" with a woman he was transporting for AHRC Nassau. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The alleged abuse happened multiple times

The Ryder Cup isn't just about world-class golf, it's also about feeding the tens of thousands of fans who pack Bethpage State Park each day. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman shows us some of this year's food options.

There's plenty to eat at the Ryder Cup

Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at June 2002, the first time Bethpage Black hosted the U.S. Open golf championship, with the Newsday photographers who were there.

'My Tiger Woods picture — I broke the rules'

According to a AAA survey, 96% of people admit to aggressive driving. Newsday reporter John Asbury has the details.

Survey shows drivers admitted to aggressive driving

On Tuesday, a Suffolk judge ruled that accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann will face a single trial for all seven alleged killings. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Grant Parpan report.

What today's rulings mean for the defense

This year's Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage Black, with over three days of competition and 24 of the world's top golfers battling it out for national pride. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Everybody is out here to support'

The family of Santos Banegas Reyes says they haven't been given any information about how he died. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We want to know what happened'

From the merch tents to the practice tees, Tuesday at Bethpage Black was about fans getting their first taste of the action at the Ryder Cup practice round. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'I figured this is a once in a lifetime opportunity'

Danny Tran, the owner of Islip Cleaners, says owning a dry cleaning business is a challenging but also rewarding career. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It's extremely rewarding'

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LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI police fired after internal investigation

Her 25-day disappearance grabbed national attention after she was found on a yacht. What her story reveals about LI's hidden world of drugs and sex trafficking. Newsday reporters Shari Einhorn, Grant Parpan and Sandra Peddie have the story.

'She's broken. She's so broken'

A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

'It feels like two people were erased'

A plan to slash rental assistance by $26 billion would cap housing vouchers for working-age, able-bodied adults at two years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports

'I will be in trouble'

Newsday examines the increase in aggressive driving on Long Island as part of a yearlong investigative series into the area's dangerous roads. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'He killed my daughter and two other children'

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

The proportion of drivers who refused to take a test after being pulled over by trained officers doubled over five years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Just disappointing and ... sad'

In 2023, crashes on Long Island cost at least $3.4 billion in medical care, lost work, property damage and more. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Financial situation 'completely destroyed'

Despite arrests, complaints, convictions and judgments, 46 physicians were allowed to practice freely. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and reporters from Newsday's health and investigative teams have the story.

'We're all shattered in many different ways'

Newsday's transportation and investigative teams, along with NewsdayTV, are examining the spate of deadly crashes on our roads and what can be done about it.

What to know about LI's dangerous roads

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's sickening to me'

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The president said pregnant women should not take the drug and raised unfounded concerns about vaccines contributing to rising rates of autism. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Taking Tylenol is 'not good' for pregnant women, Trump says

A federal panel decided against a specific recommendation for the updated COVID-19 shot.

COVID shot guidance changed, now called an individual choice

Some advocacy groups say the new U.S. Citizenship test makes it harder to become a legal citizen. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

What do LIers think of the new test?

Mass deportations prompted faith leaders to hold protests on Thursday at the Long Island offices of Reps. Garbarino, Gillen and LaLota. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Human rights that are being violated'

Newsday spoke to Republicans, Democrats and independents alike on Long Island who agree the Epstein files should be made public. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Let the chips fall where they're going to fall'

The Trump administration's "Big, Beautiful Bill' eliminated a tax credit for electric vehicles of a certain price. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

Analysts expecting 'a pretty sharp dropoff' in sales

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Friday that allows pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

Hochul: Pharmacists are able to administer COVID-19 vaccines

The Brentwood superintendent sent a message to parents saying ICE agents were never on the school property itself. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'A school should be a sanctuary, a place of learning, not a place of politics'

Following President Trump's order to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C., there's speculation that he could do the same in New York City, which drew mixed reactions from Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'I do not think we need it'

Community concerns surround 51-year-old Christian Rodriguez, of Baldwin, who, according to a GoFundMe page, was recently detained by ICE at an immigration hearing. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'According to the ICE website he is somewhere in New York'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Penn Station to discuss the station's future which will include a single "open, airy, bright" level but won't have added tracks in the foreseeable future. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

New Penn Station 'transformations' set for 2027

The executive order is part of Trump's effort to increase the role of the federal government in local law enforcement. Newsday's White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez has more.

White House could restrict federal crime-fighting funds

President Trump's recent talk of outlawing mail-in voting has raised the question of whether that's possible in New York State. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has the story.

'Don't think this would be possible at the state level'

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From farms to festivals to Halloween haunts, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores the fall 2025 issue of Newsday's Fun Book.

Fall arrives with Newsday's Fun Book

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks at the legacy of Frank Mundus, the Montauk shark hunter said to be the inspiration for Captain Quint in the movie "Jaws," which turns 50 this year.

The Long Islander who inspired 'Jaws'

More than 100 women have been found dead outside on Long Island since 1976. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story.

'We have to figure out what happened to these people' 

NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the Gilgo Beach investigation, revealing the shocking findings since the arrest of Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

Over the past year, Newsday has followed a pair of migrant families as they navigate new surroundings and an immigration system that has been overwhelmed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I haven't stopped crying'

When depression gripped Kenny Garcia's life, he sought relief in boxing. Learn how he fought back with the help of a trainer at the Westbury Boxing Gym.

'Boxing saved my life'

It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe. 

'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores

What can you expect for the 2025 hurricane season? NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen reports.

'Long Islanders have to be ready'

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Why am I giving up my Friday night to listen to this?'

Theresa Cerney's killing is one of at least 66 cases of dead women being reviewed by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's new cold case unit. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story. 

New hope for justice

Thoroughbreds have died at Belmont Park at higher rates than at other tracks, despite officials' efforts to reduce horse racing deaths.

Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie shares stories about families who remember loved ones who sacrificed their lives for their nation.

Remember and honor

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your guide to Fourth of July fun across Long Island.

Food, fun and fireworks: NewsdayTV's Fourth of July special

From a civil rights pioneer to history being made at the SCPD, NewsdayTV is celebrating Women's History Month with a look at changemakers and trailblazers with ties to LI.

NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month

October is breast cancer awareness month, and according the NYS registry it is more common on LI than in the state and nationwide. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson shares stories about breast cancer from around the Island.

Breast Cancer awareness month

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Optyx in Woodbury to learn more about the newest trend in eyewear.

'It's so important to have that big field of vision'

A crowd of family and friends was on hand for the ceremony honoring Neutra, an IDF soldier who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Two years is a long time'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits ITA Kitchen in Garden City, where fresh mozzarella is made tableside.

Trendy Bites: Tableside mozzarella in Garden City

"We're not the Ren Faire, but we're not NOT the Ren Faire." Meet the Society for Creative Anachronism, a midievalist organization that encompasses world history pre-1600, which has allowed its members to form lifelong bonds.

'The most rewarding hobby I've ever had'

Babylon's Adam Livingston could get a UFC contract if he wins Tuesday night on "Dana White's Contender Series".

LI's Livingston fighting for UFC dream

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman visits Block-Bar-Ster in Bethpage, a pop-up bar with VHS tapes, trivia, karaoke and more '90s fun.

Pop-up bar serving 90s nostalgia

Kristin Schnacky was greeted with heartfelt support on her wedding day, when nine firefighters in uniform and tuxedos showed up for the daughter of a fallen brother killed on 9/11. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'A special moment'

Newsday's food team has your behind-the-scenes look at FeedMe's Top 50 restaurants list.

'A great restaurant is a place that you want to go back to'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talked to Debbie Gibson about her memoir, "Eternally Electric."

'The thing you choose to do in life should be fun'

Pickle lovers showed up in abundance for the 45th annual Greenlawn Pickle Festival. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'You can never go wrong with the dill pickle'

Kolaches, puffy pastries in sweet and savory varieties, are popular in Texas, but Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found some on Long Island.

'We went down to Texas and went on the kolache trail'

Empire Kayaks in Island Park offers a 45-minute kayak trip to Jordan Lobster Farms, a popular lunch destination. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

Lobster rolls, bay views and a kayak adventure

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Port Jefferson to check out the viral ice cream sandwich that some are calling the "best bite of the summer."

'We threw around some ideas'

Newsday food writers Melissa Azofeifa and Andi Berlin dined at Rooh's BBQ Smoked Meat and Steakhouse in West Hempstead.

Things are heating up at West Hempstead's new BBQ steakhouse

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Wings Airport Grill, which is on the tarmac at Brookhaven Calabro Airport.

'The kids love seeing the airplanes take off'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the TikTok famous cucumber sandwich with tuna at Bagel Plaza in Merrick.

Trendy Bites: Cucumber sandwich in Merrick

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin learns how to eat steamers at Nicky's Clam Bar in Bay Shore.

'It's not like your normal clam'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries a dirty soda at BesTea in Babylon. The fizzy trend involves adding things like candy and marshmallow fluff to sodas.

'What if we bring dirty sodas to Babylon?'

From Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's to Harvest House Tavern, both in Malverne, Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tags along on the journey from farm to table.

'I truly believe working local is the best way to do it'

Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverhead has been open for 37 years. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with owner Stuart Feldschuh about the business.

'People are happy and you're serving the community'

Newsday food writers Melissa Azofeifa and Andi Berlin took a food tour of Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Brunch, pasta and doughnuts: A day at Station Yards

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill's ceaser crunchwrap that got millions of views on TikTok.

Trendy Bites: Chicken Caesar crunchwrap in Plainview

Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

Steamed, fried and tandoori dumplings in Hicksville

Newsday food reporter Erica Marcus went out with the fishing crew to acquire the catch of the day for Minnow at the Galley Ho in New Suffolk.

Catching fish for Minnow at the Galley Ho

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