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Take a ride on Amtrak to experience Boston's historical sites, diverse food scene and iconic landmarks.

LI to Boston: What to do in 24 hours 

These indoor amusement centers offer everything from ax-throwing to karaoke to bowling.

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The Oscar-winning actor began his career on the stage at The Gateway.

Robert Duvall's LI theater days: 'No one had any feeling at that time that he'd become a big star.'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at the major snowstorms of 2016, 2006 and 1996.

'People were standed on some of the highways'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the tale of Physty the Whale, who was rescued and revived near Robert Moses in 1981.

'People brought chicken soup to try to feed the sick whale'

The band performed hits, including "Joy to the World" and "One," at the new arena.

'70s flashback: When Chuck Negron and Three Dog Night played Nassau Coliseum's first concert

The ski center — which during the off season held concerts and auto shows — had never been a moneymaker but more of a public amenity.

It cost just $1 to ski all day at LI's old ski slope

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look at the Bald Hill Ski Resort, Long Island's own slope in Farmingville.

Believe it or not: Long Island once had its own ski hill

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You don't expect to find great fries at a Long Island brewery.

LI's best french fries? They might be at this new spot

The former Momo's space gets new life as a sports bar-restaurant.

LI family opens new restaurant in longtime eatery

Chocolate fountains, "sushi" crepes and loaded waffles await.

Late-night dessert spot opens with 'sushi' crepes

This tiny sandwich shop may have the best Louisiana-style food on Long Island.

LI hidden gem eatery ready for Mardi Gras

The spot was featured on Newsday's best Chinese restaurants of 2025.

Top Chinese restaurant closes after months

Cupid-approved spots to try new wine and small plates.

3 new LI wine bars for date night

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With the LIRR closing many of the ticket loopholes that invited fare evasion, the last resort for those looking for a free ride is hiding in the bathroom. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo has the story.

The last refuge of a fare evader? The LIRR bathroom

Some Long Islanders enjoyed ice skating on McDonald Pond on Sunday, while others learned about collecting sap from the park's maple trees. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Skating off the winter blues at Hempstead Lake State Park

A jury found former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi guilty on five of seven felony sex charges. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Ex-Bay Shore teacher found guilty of sexually abusing students 

Immigrants use habeas corpus to convince federal courts they were jailed illegally, but they must act fast and have money. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Judges are freeing more ICE detainees on LI

In his nearly 30-minute acceptance speech, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hit on themes that have been central to his campaign as the Republican nominee for governor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

Mia Carillo has been fixing cars since she was a toddler. Now a general manager at LI WRAP Pros & Mechanic, she tells NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa what it takes to work on cars.

LI Works: LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the new Museum of Disability History, a one-of-a-kind cultural institution at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

Museum of Disability History opens in Albertson

Newsday's Doug Geed visits the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, where there is so much more to learn about than just ocean life.

Out East: Long Island Aquarium

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns all about junk journaling with the Scrappy Hour team at Village Vibes in Babylon.

Creating junk journals in Babylon

Students and parents say the new band at Mattituck-Cutchogue Junior-Senior High School has livened the experience of attending events and lifted school spirit. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

This LI high school has a marching band for the first time ever

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Joshua Rivera, a barber at Sola Salons in Farmingville, gained popularity on TikTok for his signature haircuts.

'It grew a lot from TikTok'

From Camellia Festival at Planting Fields to Almost Queen at The Paramount, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the Valentine's Day-themed boozy hot chocolate flights at Whiskey Down Diner In Farmingdale.

'More popular than our regular boozy hot chocolate flights'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

Winter break is full of fun

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

From shumai to turnip cake: Our favorite dim sum dishes

'I hope they learn people with disabilites aren't to be taken for granted'

Newsday's food team tasted and ranked sheet cakes from eight supermarkets on Long Island.

Watch: The great sheet cake taste test

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us the Long Island Aquarium, a comfort food restaurant in Baiting Hollow, a Riverhead greenhouse and Albert Einstein's connections to the East End.

'It's definitely a destination'

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

'Gonna miss it so much'

The soft-serve ice cream dipped in melted butter and sprinkled with salt has gone viral.

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