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What's up on LI this weekend

This weekend is packed with things to do. From a polar plunge to a parade, check out what's happening on LI.  Credit: Newsday

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TOP STORIES

07:10
DNA hearings in Gilgo case ... Another missing-girl case arraignment ... Spring concert preview
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01:14
Spring preview: Six concerts not to miss
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01:45
Chef-curated takeout market in Bay Shore 
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0:42
Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak
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01:59
Rushing before deadline, NY expands opportunities to get real ID licenses 
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01:28
State DEC OKs soil sampling plan for portion of Bethpage Park
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08:03
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls basketball titles and 1980s hoops star Matt Brust 
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01:04
Man suffers injuries after bike crash 
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01:18
MTA presses Trump administration to kick in money for upgrades
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0:20
Bily Joel documentary coming to HBO this summer
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01:31
Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts
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0:26
Father of LI girl who went missing intends to sue Suffolk County, filing shows
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01:46
New food lineup for 2025 Mets season
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01:23
Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park
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01:46
LI Works: Ken makes candles at Tall Wicks Candle Company
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01:41
Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey
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01:11
Trump orders raise uncertainties about LI wind, solar projects
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01:52
Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI
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0:41
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats
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01:46
Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown
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0:59
'Civil rights concerns' behind denial to rebuild Franklin Square complex for seniors
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LONG ISLAND LIFE

0:47
Lindenhurst senior wins ROTC scholarship 
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01:43
Yankee Stadium's new food lineup for 2025 season
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02:09
Fewer free rides: LIRR IOUs fall 43% but remain rarely paid
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02:22
LI's opera singer Christopher Macchio hitting the high notes
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0:35
LI town builds frogs a lifesaving tunnel
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0:59
High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 
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01:56
Local man starts celebrity tour of Roosevelt
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02:28
Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans
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02:38
Tips on shopping at LI's first Wegmans
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02:42
Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 
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02:21
History for first Black state senator to represent LI
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EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

0:42
Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak
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02:47
BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error
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01:56
Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets 
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04:51
Complaints against mom dismissed for years before wrong-way crash that killed 9-year-old son
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02:22
80,000 school bus cameras tickets issued in districts that don't participate in program
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03:35
Mitigating increase in bird strikes at airports
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08:26
Suffolk DA's cold case unit meets with victim's family 36 years after killing
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02:14
Controversy on how Nassau and Suffolk are spending OD prevention funds 
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02:12
Black mold, 'life-threatening' hazards found in public housing, inspections show
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Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center 
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02:41
Long Island educators collecting both salaries and pensions
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03:17
What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents
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WOMEN'S HISTORY

01:45
Chef-curated takeout market in Bay Shore 
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08:17
NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month
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02:07
Exploring The Shops at Suite Pieces
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Groundbreaking pilot's masterpiece finds new home at Cradle of Aviation Museum
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02:21
Activist Lillie Crowder's historic journey to LI
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02:57
Her journey from Nazi Germany to top of advertising world
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01:56
Meet the Shoppes at East Wind's female entrepreneurs
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01:48
Meet Long Island mom Joey Bowen behind Be Clear Handbags 
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01:13
Catching up with pioneering news anchor Linda Ellerbee
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02:05
Young women lead Nassau junior firefighters board
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01:46
Tiffany Cohen left a corporate career to open Spirit + Soul Studio in Babylon 
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01:48
Meet the 'Boss Babes of St. James': Women-owned businesses working together
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NEWSDAY TV SPECIALS

14:16
The Forgotten: More than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976
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10:11
Unbreakable: The bond between fighter and trainer
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09:55
Flagrant Fouls: Behind the decline of referees on LI
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27:54
Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings
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04:17
Newsday Investigation: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates
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08:26
Suffolk DA's cold case unit meets with victim's family 36 years after killing
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11:21
For migrants, a year of struggle, fear and hope
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10:39
Breast Cancer stories from around Long Island 
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10:39
NewsdayTV celebrates Black History Month
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07:46
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Making an impact
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07:36
Top Newsday exclusive stories of 2024
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14:56
Remembering those lost in the 9/11 attacks
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EXCLUSIVE SERIES & MORE

Gilgo Killings
Feed Me
Sonny Franzese
Adventures of Scott Vogel
LI Divided
Trades
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Environment & Climate Change

0:35
LI town builds frogs a lifesaving tunnel
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0:16
Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores
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0:45
Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire
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02:15
Westhampton fire 'knocked down'
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0:49
Trump administration could overturn EPA standards for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
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01:43
Massive dredging project begins at Tobay Beach
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01:44
Pine beetle-ravaged trees increase fire risk on LI
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01:57
Las Vegas Sands' casino bid draws concerns from bird enthusiasts
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02:09
Long road to recovery for Rocky Point families after flood
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02:13
Suffolk DA to investigate allegations of animal neglect at Holtsville zoo
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Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center 
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06:32
Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums
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FEED ME

01:45
Chef-curated takeout market in Bay Shore 
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01:43
Yankee Stadium's new food lineup for 2025 season
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New food lineup for 2025 Mets season
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0:49
All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa
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02:24
Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club
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02:16
Hot chocolate: Tasting Long Island's best
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14:49
Your complete guide to shopping and eating at LI's first Wegmans
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02:28
Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans
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03:19
LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made
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01:46
Taglio opens second pizzeria, in Massapequa Park
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02:17
Our food critic makes pizza at Taglio in Mineola
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02:38
Tips on shopping at LI's first Wegmans
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02:21
Have you tried the viral Dubai chocolate bar?
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01:50
Chef spotlight: Village BBQ in North Merrick
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01:32
Dinner and a show in Babylon
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03:21
LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!
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GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

02:19
Hearing date set for DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo killer case
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02:12
Latest on hearing date for DNA in Gilgo case 
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01:55
Nuclear DNA evidence in Gilgo killings case should be admissible at trial: DA
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0:53
Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann asks judge to try cases separately
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01:05
Rex Heuermann's attorneys want to exclude DNA testing of hairs found at crime scene
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01:37
Accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann kept news articles as 'souvenirs,' according to court papers
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02:06
Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann charged with 7th murder
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0:30
Rex Heuermann's family moving out of their Massapequa Park home
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02:03
Gilgo Beach killings: Suspect Rex Heuermann back in court
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01:43
New sketches of Gilgo Beach victim released
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02:27
Convicted murderer seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo killer 
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01:46
Accused Gilgo killer mapped out enhancing sadistic pleasures, investigators say
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YOUR SCHOOLS

0:47
Lindenhurst senior wins ROTC scholarship 
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0:26
Sports competitions between Elmont and Bellmore-Merrick will continue
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0:59
High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 
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01:20
What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for LI classrooms
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Possible impacts of cuts to the Department of Education 
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0:20
Andrea Goldsmith named new president at Stony Brook University
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0:59
Northport wrestlers granted stay to compete in postseason tournament
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01:53
Baldwin High School senior wins Congressional App Challenge 
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01:38
MLK III speaks from same LI stage as his father did almost 60 years ago
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01:38
Effect on LI if Dept. of Ed is eliminated 
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01:59
Will proposal to ban cellphones in schools work?
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0:40
6 LI students named Regeneron finalists
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02:22
80,000 school bus cameras tickets issued in districts that don't participate in program
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01:39
LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists
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0:27
2 children, 4 adults hurt after school bus crashes into dump truck 
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02:29
NYS mascot ban: 4 LI school districts pushing forward with legal fight
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0:50
School district OKs $35M for sex-abuse settlements
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01:00
A dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having too much in cash reserves 
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01:03
Mourners attend funeral for Massapequa hockey player who died in charity game 
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0:23
Funeral set for Connor Kasin, Massapequa hockey player
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

08:03
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls basketball titles and 1980s hoops star Matt Brust 
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05:08
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Newsday's All-Decade teams, plus boys and girls basketball 
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0:38
William Floyd H.S. track star wins appeal, can run in state championships
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06:05
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: State wrestling championships, Robins family legacy and more! 
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01:56
Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez wins his second state championship
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01:15
Two LI girls wrestlers win inaugural state championships
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0:14
Long Island flag football teams attend media day at MetLife Stadium
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01:48
LI high school football seniors fitted for Axiom helmets
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07:00
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: A new style of bowling, the first family of LI basketball and more! 
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05:51
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Match of the year in high school wrestling
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01:01
6 Northport wrestlers ruled ineligible for postseason 
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Northport wrestlers granted stay to compete in postseason tournament
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02:16
This Uniondale basketball star also walks the runway
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02:00
Malverne triathlete rides his way to college scholarship
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01:50
Give me a 'yay!' It's the 2nd annual Newsday Cheer Fest 
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ROADS & RAILS

0:42
Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak
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01:18
MTA presses Trump administration to kick in money for upgrades
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02:09
Fewer free rides: LIRR IOUs fall 43% but remain rarely paid
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01:38
Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida
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03:11
More than 80 fire companies respond to major Suffolk brush fire
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01:52
An insider's guide to Grand Central Madison
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Groundbreaking pilot's masterpiece finds new home at Cradle of Aviation Museum
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0:20
Hochul promises 'resistance' to deadline to end congestion pricing
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02:11
Grand Central Madison 2 years later: Vacant storefronts, hungry commuters
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01:50
State will spend $150M to connect MacArthur Airport with LIRR
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02:14
Can't find a seat on the LIRR? Some say you can blame congestion pricing.
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01:46
MacArthur Airport seeking new security director for third time in less than 3 years
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01:06
Trump meets with officials on NY's congestion pricing 
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18:52
Congestion pricing: What you need to know
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0:55
67 dead in plane and Army helicopter crash near Washington
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Drivers ticketed in Hempstead school bus camera program file lawsuit
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02:05
10 bridges on Long Island are in 'poor' condition
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02:30
35th anniversary of the Avianca plane crash in Cove Neck
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02:22
80,000 school bus cameras tickets issued in districts that don't participate in program
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YOUR HEALTH

01:31
Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts
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0:32
Losing access to cheaper weight-loss drug alternatives
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Fitness Fix: Fluid Power Barre Fitness
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0:22
Officials: 12 Suffolk residents possibly exposed to measles
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01:36
Fitness Fix: H3 Fencing in East Northport
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02:51
Child tests positive for measles in Suffolk County 
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Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies
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02:42
Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 
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0:49
Trump administration could overturn EPA standards for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
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0:56
Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now
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01:48
Fitness Fix: Smithtown Ninja Academy
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01:44
New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space
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01:36
Fitness Fix: Rock climbing
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01:44
Fitness fix: Weightlifting Workshop in Albertson
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02:01
How proposed health cuts could impact LI researchers
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Fitness Fix: Pack Athletic Club in Deer Park
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03:35
Going red for women's heart health
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01:07
Fitness Fix: Brickhouse Cardio Club in Medford
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01:35
New painkiller could be game changer on opioid-stricken LI
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01:54
Fitness Fix: Pickle N Par Club
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LONG ISLAND TIKTAWK

30:34
Painting, dark humor and community support is how Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok
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01:30
Italian heritage, comedy and sauce are the perfect recipe for this Long Island family on TikTok
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44:30
Jeffrey Juarez and Nora Sangalang spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok
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52:09
Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok
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41:24
This LIer wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Dave Portnoy called 
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43:54
Meet the LI fashion designer known for transforming dresses on TikTok
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26:00
Joe Mele dressed his dad up as a food critic from 'Ratatouille.' Now, they're in a Gillette commercial.
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21:15
Becca Bastos impersonates her Long Island mom which led her to become a full time creator
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14:59
Is Nick Russo the Dave Portnoy of rating bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches?
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24:28
Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok
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17:22
Star wrestler Rohan Murphy shares his motivational speaking experiences at schools through TikTok
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21:15
Wearing a hijab on TikTok helps Suha Syed "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived
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OUR REPORTERS

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Jasmine Anderson
Ken Buffa
Elisa DiStefano
Macy Egeland
Andrew Ehinger
Shari Einhorn
Virginia Huie
Carissa Kellman

THINGS TO DO

01:45
Chef-curated takeout market in Bay Shore 
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01:23
Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park
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01:46
Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown
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01:52
Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI
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0:49
All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa
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02:24
Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club
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01:30
Italian heritage, comedy and sauce are the perfect recipe for this Long Island family on TikTok
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52:09
Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok
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21:15
Wearing a hijab on TikTok helps Suha Syed "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived
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17:22
Star wrestler Rohan Murphy shares his motivational speaking experiences at schools through TikTok
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14:59
Is Nick Russo the Dave Portnoy of rating bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches?
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24:28
Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok
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26:00
Joe Mele dressed his dad up as a food critic from 'Ratatouille.' Now, they're in a Gillette commercial.
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21:15
Becca Bastos impersonates her Long Island mom which led her to become a full time creator
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44:30
Jeffrey Juarez and Nora Sangalang spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok
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01:18
A 'tiki' boat is cruising Long Island shores. Hop aboard. 
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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

0:22
Wall Street bonuses rise in 2024
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01:49
Tariff war affects local breweries
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0:56
Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now
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01:57
Former Entenmann family home on the market
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01:13
What do Trump's promised tariffs mean for Long Island?
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0:59
Struggle to save summer home of Booker T. Washington
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02:06
Long Islanders line up for Wegmans opening
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Hochul's budget proposal would extend temporary tax on wealthy NYers
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0:21
DoorDash agrees to pay more than $16M back to its delivery drivers
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01:03
Officials aim to level playing field for LI renters and homebuyers 
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0:28
LI eateries offset rising price of eggs
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01:24
Casual restaurant chains on the decline 
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01:56
Trump, tariffs and the potential results on LI
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01:36
Sag Harbor builder and nonprofit join forces to build home on Shinnecock Nation 
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01:02
Gov. Hochul proposes one-time state rebate check
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01:51
It's no yolk! Egg prices are soaring
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LI home prices match record high in 4th quarter as listings plummet
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NEWSDAY LIVE

18:52
Congestion pricing: What you need to know
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56:29
Newsday Live Conversations: New York Giants safety and LI native Elijah Riley
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55:10
Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay
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01:52:10
Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols
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01:21:22
Mike DelGuidice previews new album at Newsday
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59:58
A chat with best-selling author Nelson DeMille
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52:28
Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future
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52:36
Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Baez
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59:01
Newsday Live: A Chat with George Stephanopoulos
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26:33
Newsday Live Conversations: Teacher misconduct on Long Island
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30:49
Newsday Live Conversations: Sex Trafficking on Long Island
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49:48
Newsday Live: A chat with Chef Alex Guarnaschelli
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29:28
Shark Smarts: What You Need to Know
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01:24:36
An evening with LI musician Mike DelGuidice
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25:20
Newsday Live: What's it really like to be a food critic?
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31:09
Lease Now, Casino Later?
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01:08:34
Celebrating 35 years of crosswords with Stan Newman
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31:03
Answering your questions about marijuana home delivery, consumption lounges on LI
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27:32
Inside our investigative series on teacher misconduct
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30:31
Wind farms off LI: What's the impact?
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Proving Innocence
Long Island Divided
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