Name: Free things to do on Long Island this summer
Uploaded: 2025-07-09T09:00:00Z
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Description: From free concerts to parks with pickleball courts, Elisa DiStefano has your look at free things to do on Long Island.

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Transportation

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32 killed in crashes in one of LI's deadliest months. Here's the devastating impact.

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'It feels like two people were erased'

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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.

J Cappone, a volunteer for Friends of the Bay, talks about why it&rsquo;s important to help keep the water clean on Long Island for future generations.

Things to Do

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Protecting the waterways for future generations

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'Keeping Long Island wild and beautiful'

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J Cappone, a volunteer for Friends of the Bay, talks about why it's important to help keep the water clean on Long Island for future generations.

After the mass shooting in Manhattan on Monday, some workers and companies are re-evaluating security procedures and active shooter training. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Companies re-evaluate security procedures after NYC shooting

New York City

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'Give them the tools to survive a situation or a disaster'

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After the mass shooting in Manhattan on Monday, some workers and companies are re-evaluating security procedures and active shooter training. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three&nbsp;others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target&nbsp;NFL headquarters.

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Midtown shooting: What we know so far

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According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target NFL headquarters.

The safety-net hospital&#39;s parent company is $1.4 billion in debt. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

Politics

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Ex-top NUMC officials spent thousands on expenses, including lobster dinner

East Meadow

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'That's not right, not at all'

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The safety-net hospital's parent company is $1.4 billion in debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

Four people were killed,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Didarul Islam,&nbsp;an&nbsp;off-duty NYPD&nbsp;police officer, following a mass shooting&nbsp;Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to&nbsp;NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.&nbsp;

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NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and 3 others killed in Manhattan shooting

Manhattan

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'Our city is in mourning'

Four people were killed, including Didarul Islam, an off-duty NYPD police officer, following a mass shooting Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

Local activists are calling on Islip Town to cancel a contract that lets ICE use its rifle range, while residents have mixed reactions to the agreement. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Macy Egeland reports.&nbsp;

Towns

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ICE agents' use of town rifle range draws scrutiny

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Brentwood

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'They should be able to train'

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Local activists are calling on Islip Town to cancel a contract that lets ICE use its rifle range, while residents have mixed reactions to the agreement. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverhead has been open for 37 years. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa speaks with owner&nbsp;Stuart Feldschuh about the&nbsp;business.&nbsp;

FeedMe

Feed Me TV

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LI Works: Making ice cream at 'Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe' in Riverhead

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

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

Two dozen incidents&nbsp;of sexual assult, harassment or relationship violence were reported by midshipmen&nbsp;at the Kings Point academy in the 2023-24 school year, the report to Congress&nbsp; shows.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Robert Brodsky has more on the findings.&nbsp;

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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy releases report on sexual misconduct allegations

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New York State

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'None of the cases ... resulted in an arrest'

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Two dozen incidents of sexual assult, harassment or relationship violence were reported by midshipmen at the Kings Point academy in the 2023-24 school year, the report to Congress shows. Newsday's Robert Brodsky has more on the findings.

Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington looks at PSEG&#39;s new time-of-use rates and what Long Islanders can do to mitigate the extra costs.

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Looking at LIPA's new time-of-use rates in the summer heat

Suffolk

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'Use less power at the peak demand time'

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Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington looks at PSEG's new time-of-use rates and what Long Islanders can do to mitigate the extra costs.

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

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3 restaurants to try at Station Yards

Ronkonkoma

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Brunch, pasta and doughnuts: A day at Station Yards

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

The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Religion

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Darryl Strawberry preaches at LI church

Holtsville

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'I live a victorious life'

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The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

For the last seven&nbsp;years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th&nbsp;birthday,&nbsp;has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart reports.&nbsp;

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A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor takes boxing lessons

Manhasset

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'I feel strong'

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For the last seven years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Nieves F. Reyes admitted the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Prosecutor: Suspect admits to shooting Suffolk cop in the face, killing acquaintance

North Bellmore

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Facing life in prison if convicted

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Nieves F. Reyes admitted the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

There is a new bill proposed in Albany to ban&nbsp;ICE agents from wearing masks. Newsday&nbsp;Albany reporter Michael Gormley&nbsp;has more.

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Bill proposed in Albany to ban ICE agents from wearing masks

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Momentum grows for banning ICE agents from wearing masks

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There is a new bill proposed in Albany to ban ICE agents from wearing masks. Newsday Albany reporter Michael Gormley has more.

A bill passed this month will require gamblers to pay taxes on their losses. Newsday Albany correspondent Michael Gormley has more.

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New tax provision will hit gambling high rollers

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'Income tax on income they didn't receive'

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A bill passed this month will require gamblers to pay taxes on their losses. Newsday Albany correspondent Michael Gormley has more.

The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf&rsquo;s most electric stage:&nbsp;the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Carissa Kellman reports.&nbsp;

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Golf

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Bethpage Black halfway through Ryder Cup transformation

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The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf's most electric stage- the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano talks to Joy Mangano about the new off-Broadway musical &quot;JOY: A New True Musical.&quot;&nbsp;

Entertainment

Theater

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Miracle Mop creator Joy Mangano gets a musical

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'It's so surreal and such an honor'

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talks to Joy Mangano about the new off-Broadway musical "JOY: A New True Musical."

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill&#39;s ceaser crunchwrap&nbsp;that got millions of views on TikTok.

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Trendy Bites: Chicken Caesar crunchwrap in Plainview

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

A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed&nbsp;him. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Suffolk police officer in stable condition after being shot in the face

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'Literally a half-inch away from his eye'

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A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman&#39;s&nbsp;team showed up to give&nbsp;lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

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State lawmakers tour areas of Nassau jail used to hold ICE detainees

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'To go into that facility really impacted me'

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State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

New federal policies have some immigrants on Long Island living in fear. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Immigration crackdown sparks fear on Long Island

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'They're people who are showing up for work every day'

New federal policies have some immigrants on Long Island living in fear. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.