Name: Strength, inner peace and puppies
Uploaded: 2025-11-19T10:00:00Z
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Description: NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano took an exercise class — with adorable pups — during a session with The Yoga Puppies at Roslyn Salt Cave.

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Ousted patron allegedly set&nbsp;bar fire&nbsp;... Vigil for deported brothers&nbsp;... Filmmaker comes home to LI

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Teen accused in fatal shooting request psych exam ... Glen Cove bans public pot smoking ... Mets lose Alonso

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Teen accused in fatal shooting request psych exam ... Ousted patron allegedly set bar fire ... Glen Cove bans public pot smoking ... Mets lose Alonso

Long Island

Politics

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces run for NYS governor

Nassau

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'Battleground will probably be largely upstate New York'

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will compete with North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik for an opportunity to take on Gov. Hochul in next year's election. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Vigil held in support of brothers deported to El Salvador

Huntington Station

Central Islip

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'We are not criminals'

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An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

According to a source, Pete&nbsp;Alonso, who had played his entire career for the Mets, has signed with the Baltimore Orioles for 5 years, $155 million. Newsday&#39;s Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

Sports

Baseball

New York Mets

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Mets' Pete Alonso headed to the Orioles, source says

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'A very, very different team than the one we saw last year'

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According to a source, Pete Alonso, who had played his entire career for the Mets, has signed with the Baltimore Orioles for 5 years, $155 million. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants&nbsp;viral vodka chicken sliders.

Things to Do

FeedMe

Feed Me TV

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Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

Merrick

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'We used to make these just for ourselves at night to eat'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants viral vodka chicken sliders.

What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed has more.&nbsp;

Crime

Gilgo Beach Killings

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15 years after first human remains found, Gilgo Beach killings still haunt LI

Massapequa Park

Manhattan

long island

Gilgo Beach

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'We had absolutely no idea what happened to her'

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What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.&nbsp;

Holidays

Winter Holidays

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Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

Deer Park

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Throw snowballs, walk down Candy Cane Lane and more at holiday pop-up

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.

Nassau University Medical Center&#39;s percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D&#39;Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital&#39;s finances.

Investigations

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Inside NUMC's finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

East Meadow

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'They are not making a profit on the care that they're giving'

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Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed takes us &#39;Out East&#39; to East Hampton Village, where people&nbsp;can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

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Out East: Holiday House Tour in East Hampton Village

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

History

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84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated at LI museum

Farmingdale

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'I just did what I had to do'

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A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S.&nbsp;citizens. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk

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86 people become U.S. citizens at ceremony in Central Islip

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'I finally accomplished that goal'

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The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S. citizens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that&nbsp;will raise funds for local social justice movements.

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LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

Hempstead

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'Empowered to use our voice'

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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

A Wantagh mosque&rsquo;s appeal to move a fence is drawing&nbsp;community opposition. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Towns

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Hearing held over LI mosque's appeal to move fence

Hempstead Town

Wantagh

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'For safety reasons and religious privacy reasons'

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A Wantagh mosque's appeal to move a fence is drawing community opposition. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Filmmaker Ed Burns&nbsp;returns to his childhood home in Valley Stream&nbsp;to talk about&nbsp;his 1995 classic, &quot;The Brothers McMullen,&quot;&nbsp;and 2025 follow-up, &quot;The Family McMullen.&quot;

Entertainment

Movies

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LI filmmaker returns home for 'The Family McMullen'

Valley Stream

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'House in Valley Stream, served as the inspiration for all of this work'

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Filmmaker Ed Burns returns to his childhood home in Valley Stream to talk about his 1995 classic, "The Brothers McMullen," and 2025 follow-up, "The Family McMullen."

Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday&#39;s travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits &quot;The End.&quot;

Travel

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'The End' of LI, without the crowds: Montauk in winter

Montauk

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Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

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Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday's travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits "The End."

A Newsday analysis found Suffolk ticketing for safety violations lags New York State, while Nassau remains below pre-pandemic levels. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

Transportation

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Is there enough traffic enforcement on LI?

Yaphank

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'It's extremely important writing those tickets'

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A Newsday analysis found Suffolk ticketing for safety violations lags New York State, while Nassau remains below pre-pandemic levels. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

A man and woman were found dead at A&amp;A Italian Deli &amp; Pizza in Plainedge.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

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Two people fatally stabbed at Plainedge deli

Bethpage

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'I stabbed my parents'

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A man and woman were found dead at A&A Italian Deli & Pizza in Plainedge. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

In Dec. 2024, an East Patchogue teen went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa spoke with reporter Shari Einhorn about the girl, her life, the search and some of Long Island&#39;s dark secrets the investigation exposed.

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The Backstory: Missing and Unprotected

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'Really, really tough stuff to talk about'

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In Dec. 2024, an East Patchogue teen went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with reporter Shari Einhorn about the girl, her life, the search and some of Long Island's dark secrets the investigation exposed.

From local treasures to this year&#39;s hottest toys, NewsdayTV&#39;s team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

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Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

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Cold Spring Harbor

Oceanside

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Step inside Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

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From local treasures to this year's hottest toys, NewsdayTV's team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

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LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

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'You should really amp it up'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa takes a deep dive into the grilled cheese smashburger at&nbsp;No Good Burger Joint in Rockville Centre.

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Trendy Bites: Viral grilled cheese smashburger

Rockville Centre

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'Let the juices and onions flow'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa takes a deep dive into the grilled cheese smashburger at No Good Burger Joint in Rockville Centre.

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Ralph Macchio, star&nbsp;of &quot;The Karate Kid&quot; movies and the Netflix series &quot;Cobra Kai,&quot; made an appearance at this year&#39;s Huntington tree lighting.

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Ralph Macchio hosts Huntington tree lighting

Huntington

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'Karate Kid' helps Huntington kick off the holiday season

Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.