Name: Keeping the summer vibes alive after Labor Day
Uploaded: 2026-09-06T09:00:00Z
Duration: 14 min 30 s
Description: From Long Beach to the North Fork, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have ideas on how to hold onto the summer vibes after Labor Day.

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Man's inspiring cancer story ... SCPD officers not following body cam policies ... Arrest in 'barbaric' machete killing ... LI's top 50 restaurants

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New concerns about lead in LI school drinking water ... Inspiring LI cancer survivor story ... Deer hunters coming to Nassau? ... Racing returns to Belmont Park; Rain on the way

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New concerns about lead in LI school drinking water ... Inspiring LI cancer survivor story ... Deer hunters coming to Nassau? ... Racing returns to Belmont Park

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FeedMe: Burger joint joins top 50 restaurants and more stories you may have missed on NewsdayTV this week

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What you may have missed on NewsdayTV this week: FeedMe: Burger joint joins top 50 restaurants ... LI Works: Slinging comics ... Sunrise Highway expansion? ... Weekend weather forecast

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens&nbsp;after more than three years and $550&nbsp;million in renovations, NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island

Nassau

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Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

Elmont

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'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

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A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O&#39;Keeffe explains.&nbsp;

Crime

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Suffolk officers fail to comply with body camera policies in increasing numbers, oversight report says

Suffolk

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'They all agree body cameras are good'

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A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O'Keeffe explains.

He and other childhood survivors will be in&nbsp;Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

News

Health

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Pediatric cancer survivor Max Penzer advocates for more funding

Melville

Wheatley Heights

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'I just knew it was something really bad with me'

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He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Residents say deer have been spotted in&nbsp;backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

Towns

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

Oyster Bay Town

Upper Brookville

Brookville

Lloyd Harbor

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'There are just too many'

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Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Can the Giants go 2-0 for the first time since 2022 this week against the Los Angeles Rams? Newsday&#39;s Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

Sports

Football

New York Giants

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Giants vs. Rams: Evan Barnes' Week 2 preview

New Jersey

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Can the Giants start 2-0?

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Can the Giants go 2-0 for the first time since 2022 this week against the Los Angeles Rams? Newsday's Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

The Willens&nbsp;now&nbsp;find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want&nbsp;to take when&nbsp;her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

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LI woman with incurable disease considers Medical Aid in Dying law

Northport

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'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

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The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the&nbsp;highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Real Estate

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Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

Brentwood

Garden City

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High mortgage rates, low inventory, high prices

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As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and&nbsp;also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday&#39;s Laura Albanese spoke to them.

Baseball

New York Mets

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Meet the 3 LIers who snagged Pete Alonso's 300th home run ball at Citi Field

Smithtown

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'Dropped right in front of me'

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The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday's Laura Albanese spoke to them.

Lawrence football earned its first victory in four years and is hoping to start a memorable winning streak. NewsdayTV&#39;s Gregg Sarra has more.&nbsp;

High School

High School Football

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Lawrence football on the rebound to winning ways

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"They've had a rough few years'

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Lawrence football earned its first victory in four years and is hoping to start a memorable winning streak. NewsdayTV's Gregg Sarra has more.

Newsday Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at the Jets&#39; Week 2 game against visiting Green Bay and what they need to do to&nbsp;build on a strong Week 1&nbsp;win.

New York Jets

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Previewing the Jets' Week 2 game vs. the Packers

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'Optimism and confidence'

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Newsday Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at how a 2-0 start for the Jets could begin to create some major buzz.

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses.&nbsp;What happens when these workers disappear?&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Business

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Bay Shore

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'We can expect negative repercussions'

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They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down&nbsp;the results&nbsp;from the first week of Newsday&#39;s 2026 high school fantasy football league.

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Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league Week 1 results

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Week 1 results from Newsday's high school fantasy football league

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Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the first week of Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league.

Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve&nbsp;a plan to build&nbsp;an $85 million four-story, mixed-use&nbsp;luxury residential community&nbsp;in Melville. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Huntington Town considers Melville development project

Huntington Town

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Vibrant downtown or overbuilding?

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Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve a plan to build an $85 million four-story, mixed-use luxury residential community in Melville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

More than 700&nbsp;of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Security vs. privacy: The debate over license plate cameras on LI

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New York State

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'Invasion of privacy? That's not cool'

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More than 700 of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Gov. Kathy Hochul&nbsp;announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

Politics

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Millions of NYers now qualify for up to a $500 utility credit

Brooklyn

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'Half of all households are eligible'

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.

Transportation

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Proposed lane expansion on Sunrise Highway

Patchogue

Center Moriches

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'It seems wide enough'

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Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Long Island is&nbsp;the strongest seller&#39;s market in the country as limited inventory drives up home prices,&nbsp;according to a new study. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Long Island home prices surge to record highs

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LI bucking the national trend

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Long Island is the strongest seller's market in the country as limited inventory drives up home prices, according to a new study. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Newsday&#39;s&nbsp;Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week from the start of the Long Island high school football season.&nbsp;

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High school football plays of the week: Longwood vs. Whitman, Copiague and more

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Newsday's high school football plays of the week

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Newsday's Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week from the start of the Long Island high school football season.

Ken &#39;Batman&#39; Buffa&nbsp;heads to 4th World Comics in Smithtown.&nbsp;

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LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

Smithtown Town

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'Safe place for them'

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Ken 'Batman' Buffa heads to 4th World Comics in Smithtown.

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

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LI housing authority awarded $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

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'I'm not being treated respectfully'

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.