Name: What's up on LI: Cradle-Con, The Wallflowers and more
Uploaded: 2026-01-08T12:53:06.932Z
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Description: From Cradle-Con to The Wallflowers at The Paramount, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

Newsday TV

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At least 5 districts vote down budgets&nbsp;... PSEG bonus report ... Knicks&nbsp;stunning comeback vs. Cavs

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A normal LI commute today ... Arrest in Sayville hit-and-run ... Final journey home

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Newsday

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A normal LI commute today ... Billy Joel blasts biopic ... Heat, then storms, forecast for today ... Jones Beach concert preview

Sports

Basketball

New York Knicks

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New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals recap

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Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals recap

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The Knicks overcame a 22-point 4th quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers in overtime.

Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has the story.

Things to Do

Holidays

Memorial Day

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A final journey home, 83 years after the ultimate sacrifice

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'83 years later is a miracle'

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Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

Long Island

Transportation

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Details of the deal that ended the LIRR strike

Manhattan

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'There are things in there that make it more affordable'

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The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.

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The LIRR strike is over and passengers are back on trains

Ronkonkoma

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'I would not want to do that on a regular'

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Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

The Long Island&nbsp;Cemetery&nbsp;Preservation Group gathered to clean&nbsp;and repair&nbsp;the headstones at Old Baptist&nbsp;Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Army of volunteers preserving LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

Coram

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'We don't want to forget any of these people'

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The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visits Hampton Ice in Southampton as they get ready for the summer season.

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LI Works: It's twice as nice when you're making ice!

Southampton

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'You need a lot of passion. You need a lot of grit.'

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NewdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Hampton Ice in Southampton as they get ready for the summer season.

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

Education

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LI college grads face a tough job market

Hempstead

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'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

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Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou&nbsp;and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association&nbsp;Bob Vecchio to discuss what&#39;s at stake for districts in this year&#39;s budget vote.

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What to know about this year's school budgets and voting

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Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed&nbsp;takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm&nbsp;where sheep are being sheared.

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Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

Mattituck

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

A &quot;super El Ni&ntilde;o&quot;&nbsp;is&nbsp;predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV&nbsp;meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

Environment

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What a 'super El Niño' could mean for LI

Huntington

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'A big change in weather patterns'

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A "super El Niño" is predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at Long Island&#39;s 2026 concert season.

Entertainment

Music

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The hottest tickets: Jones Beach and more summer concerts

Wantagh

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Rod Stewart, Pitbull and more must-see 2026 concerts

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at Long Island's 2026 concert season.

From celebrating America&#39;s 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday&#39;s summer FunBook.

Long Island Events

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Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

Oyster Bay

Greenport

Farmingdale

Manorville

Aquebogue

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From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

Towns

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How to grieve your taxes in Suffolk

Southampton Town

East Hampton Town

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'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

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Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

Median home prices rose 7.8% in Nassau and 6.7% in Suffolk in April. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.&nbsp;

Business

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Single-family home prices continue to rise on LI

Nassau

Suffolk

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'Things are looking up in terms of the number of new listings'

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Median home prices rose 7.8% in Nassau and 6.7% in Suffolk in April. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano explores &quot;Sean Kenney&#39;s Nature Connects&quot;&nbsp;Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

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Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury

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'This is such a great thing for families'

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; we check in with the Lindenhurst lacrosse team and the Herricks baseball team, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Gregg Sarra sounds off on the good and bad of high school sports.

High School

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Lindenhurst

Herricks

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 34: Lindy lax, Herricks baseball and POTW

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we check in with the Lindenhurst lacrosse team and the Herricks baseball team, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Gregg Sarra sounds off on the good and bad of high school sports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: That time they built a big duck in Flanders

Flanders

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'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

Crime

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Ex-LI teacher sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing students

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Bay Shore

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'A pedophile, an abuser and a monster"

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The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents&#39;&nbsp;home, sent unsolicited gifts&nbsp;and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.

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How a Suffolk woman fell prey to an alleged stalker

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'Am I supposed to hide the rest of my life?'

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Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents' home, sent unsolicited gifts and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

The Islanders&#39; Matthew Schaefer was named NHL rookie of the year on Wednesday and was presented with the&nbsp;Calder Memorial Trophy, the first unanimous choice in over three&nbsp;decades. Newsday&#39;s Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross has more.

Hockey

New York Islanders

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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer named NHL rookie of the year

New Hyde Park

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'Completely shocked and overtaken by emotion'

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The Isles' Matthew Schaefer was named NHL rookie of the year on Wednesday, the first unanimous choice in over three decades.

FLEXIBLE SLOT

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D&#39;Auria and former chief of the Children&#39;s Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what&#39;s happened since.

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Suffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reach 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

'A lot of very inexperienced staff'

Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D'Auria and former chief of the Children's Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what's happened since.