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Celebrate summer's end at LuminoCity Dino Safari, KoreaFesta, a dance party on Fire Island or at a concert.

Labor Day weekend on LI

From day trips to long weekends, discover family-friendly destinations near Long Island.

End-of-summer getaways

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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In the 1960s and '70s, one reader argues, we became an individualistic society that viewed the 50s as a plastic time. But in deciding not to "be" there for one another, we collectively did not hold onto what was dear.

My Turn: Rituals, freedoms and what we've lost

A lot has changed over the years, from new grandchildren to aging parents, but for Gary Mantell the "freak flag is still flying."

My Turn: Mostly the same guy, just in an 'older, fraying package'

George Povall has a gift for making technical environmental issues clear. 

'People are ready for change,' LI energy advocate says

From monthly events in Westbury and Huntington to a three-day festival in Montauk, tango has proved popular among Long Islanders.

'Everything else disappears': LI tango lovers find community, connection

From records to cassettes and CDS, and then back again, Ian Ross of Plainview's music collection has come full circle.

My Turn: Loving life's liner notes

Resorts, dining, pickleball are popping up as venues for the unclothed.

The Column: Naked comes the senior citizen?

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The pop star enjoyed a night of food, friends and photos at Osteria Umbra restaurant.

Delicioso! Ed Sheeran dines in Smithtown

The eatery comes from the owner of Pappa Gallo in Rockville Centre.

Greek club-eatery opens on LI

The family-run spot already has locations in Glen Head and Lindenhurst.

Gourmet Italian deli opening 3rd LI shop

The spot was open for less than one year.

Waterfront brewery closes on LI

Sandwiches and pierogies are among the beer-friendly eats.

LI brewery adds brisket and bialys to the menu

The 7,000-square-foot building is slated to open by next summer.

Top LI restaurant team plans massive winery-eatery

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Some farm stand owners are sharing video footage on social media, citing threats to an ethics code that has guided the East End economy for decades. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

East End farm stands report thefts, threatening decades-old honor systems

NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman visits Adventure Paddleboards & Kayaks in East Quogue for a GoBoat adventure.

It's your last chance to book an LI 'bumper boat'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast, about some of the best and worst times to travel during the holiday weekend.

What to expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed heads to the North Fork to highlight local East End businesses and give us a behind-the-scenes look at their daily work.

Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour

The Smithtown East boys and girls volleyball teams hosted Smithtown West in what was billed as the first outdoor volleyball matches in Long Island history. NewsdayTV's Christopher Matias reports.

Smithtown East hosts Long Island's first outdoor volleyball match

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers in Plainview.

Trendy Bites: Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers

The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

Spotted lanternflies on the rise

Yogesh "Aadi" Dangol, of Queens Village, was visiting Nepal, where he witnessed and filmed the flood that destroyed his birthplace of Betrawati.

Eyewitness account of the Nepali flood

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Mastic Seafood to slice some fish and shuck some oysters on this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Shucking oysters and hauling fish at a local seafood market

It started out as "take a book, leave a book." Now these little libraries have Instagram accounts and mobile apps and are part of a growing, vibrant community. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has the story.

Little Free Libraries are a big deal

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Labor Day weekend travel forecast

From the Luminocity Dino Safari to a Lego exhibit, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Swingbelly's in Long Beach to learn about their BBQ takeout options.

BBQ takeout: Save time and savor the flavor

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Coach Meeting House in Oyster Bay to talk about happy hour deals on Long Island.

$20 Aperol spritz tower and more happy hour deals

Tasty and trendy: How this Commack native turned food content into a thriving business

How this Commack native turned food content into a thriving business

The country music icon's face shines from James Hentschel's Deer Park home after he placed thousands pink and purple LED lights in tribute to the star, who died on Tuesday.

'Who doesn't love Dolly Parton?'

While reporting on Newsday's best burgers list, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Reese's 1900 in Patchogue.

"If you get the vibe, it just makes everything better'

'We use a honey mustard as our batter'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out Catch Air, a colorful new indoor playground in Massapequa.

'They love the light-up slides'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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