Name: What's up on LI: Memorial Day weekend events
Uploaded: 2026-01-08T12:53:06.932Z
Duration: 55 s
Description: From Memorial Day at Jones Beach to opening weekend at Splish Splash, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; we look at East Islip baseball&#39;s inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the&nbsp;top defensive players in girls lacrosse.&nbsp;

Sports

High School

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Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: East Islip baseball, girls lacrosse defenders and plays of the week

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Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.

Long Island

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Fear of ICE raids keeping men's soccer players, fans away from LI fields

Riverhead

Brentwood

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'Everything is different'

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A grand Long Island tradition has been imperiled, as teams fold and leagues struggle. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

The state Parks Department will fly more and bigger drones this summer to keep an eye on sharks this season. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

Environment

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Protecting our shores this shark season

Wantagh

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'We're doing minimum 3 flights a day'

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The state Parks Department will fly more and bigger drones this summer to keep an eye on sharks this season. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV&nbsp;meteorologist Geoff Bansen&nbsp;has your look at Memorial Day weekend weather.

News

Weather

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Long Island forecast: Rainy Memorial Day weekend

Nassau

Suffolk

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Forecast: Rainy Memorial Day weekend

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NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has your look at Memorial Day weekend weather.

With a 2-0 lead in the series, the Knicks&nbsp;are two wins away from the NBA finals. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart and Newsday Knicks reporter Steve Popper have more.

Basketball

New York Knicks

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Knicks' Josh Hart scores 26 points in Game 2 win over Cavs

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2 more wins until finals

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With a 2-0 lead in the series, the Knicks are two wins away from the NBA finals. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart and Newsday Knicks reporter Steve Popper have more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks&#39; star player.

Things to Do

FeedMe

Food and Drink

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Trendy Bites: Trying a Jalen Brunson-inspired sandwich

Medford

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'I had to make a sandwich for Jalen Brunson'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks' star player.

Private 1st-Class Raheen Tyson Heighter of Bay Shore was&nbsp;killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to&nbsp;aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Holidays

Memorial Day

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A Gold Star mother's mission to honor her fallen son

Bay Shore

Farmingdale

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'It's changed the lives of so many'

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Private 1st-Class Raheen Tyson Heighter of Bay Shore was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Crime

Gilgo Beach Killings

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Shannan Gilbert's death led to the search for the Gilgo Beach killer. 16 years later, questions remain.

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Manhattan

Massapequa Park

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'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

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Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Three women&nbsp;indicted in connection with the killing of 7-year-old Jor&#39;Dynn Duncan, alleging she was tortured. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.

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3 indicted in connection with the death of 7-year-old girl

Bayport

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'It's sadistic'

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Three women indicted in connection with the killing of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan, alleging she was tortured. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

Education

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From 2,500 miles away, deported LI student attends college graduation — virtually

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'Never underestimate your strength'

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Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Suffolk police&nbsp;using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the&nbsp;100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

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Suffolk police using new tech to detect drug use with drivers

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Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices

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Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

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'It's a treasure for Long Island'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

Amanda Salazar of Brightwaters is a psychologist and a mother of four. Salazar says it takes a lot of juggling to balance her career and motherhood.&nbsp;

LI Life

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How Long Island moms make the work day work for them

Brightwaters

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'A lot of juggling'

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Amanda Salazar of Brightwaters is a psychologist and a mother of four. Salazar says it takes a lot of juggling to balance her career and motherhood.

Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor&rsquo;Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has the story.

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3 women indicted in alleged death, torture of 7-year-old girl

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Indictment in killing of 7-year-old girl

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Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has the story.

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

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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.

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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.

Transportation

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Details of the deal that ended the LIRR strike

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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.

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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.

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'A lot of very inexperienced staff'

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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.

A plan to boost Nassau University Medical Center&#39;s finances foundered amid questionable management and leadership turnover.&nbsp;Newsday investigative reporter Peter D&#39;Auria has the story.

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Struggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create a neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

East Meadow

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'They hired a ton of people'

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A plan to boost its finances foundered amid questionable management and leadership turnover. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has the story.