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From Memorial Day at Jones Beach to opening weekend at Splish Splash, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

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.

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

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

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

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

LI college grads face a tough job market

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

Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

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.

Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

Records of excellence

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

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

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

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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.

'We're doing minimum 3 flights a day'

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

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.

'It's sadistic'

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.

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

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

'Never underestimate your strength'

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Attendees can expect a 20-minute show Monday, during which up to 1,000 drones will illuminate the sky.

Drone show at Jones Beach rescheduled for Monday

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Michal Pacek waived extradition in New Jersey to face six outstanding warrants in Suffolk County on charges of bail jumping and criminal contempt.

NJ man accused of stalking Suffolk nurse to face charges on LI next week

Recent increased sightings could be because people are looking harder for them — or it could be that sharks are drawn to LI waters because they are warmer and cleaner now, experts say.

Shark-spotting drones off LI beaches to increase this summer

The FourLeaf Air Show moved to July and a nighttime drone show will take its place May 24.

1,000 drones to replace traditional Air Show at Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend

The NYS program urges boaters and watersport participants to clean mud, plants and other waterborne species from all equipment.

Boaters urged to 'Clean, Drain, Dry' watercraft to fight invasive species

Riverhead Raceway cancels Saturday's races for weather

Sirens will blare twice across the county on Memorial Day to honor the fallen.

Memorial Day tradition in Nassau honors those who've made 'the supreme sacrifice'

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Dockers, a waterside restaurant in East Quogue, was damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Video shows fire damage

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.

'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

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.

Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices

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.

Indictment in killing of 7-year-old girl

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

Mess on the LIE

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

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

'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

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.

'A pedophile, an abuser and a monster"

Michael Balboni, a former state legislator, public safety official and influential political consultant, has been named the 11th president of Adelphi University in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I want to send a message around excellence'

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.

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

Walt Whitman High School unveiled a new wildcat statue in front of the football field as students, alumni, donors and faculty members attended the ceremony to celebrate the 100th year of the South Huntington School District. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Whitman's new statue is 'legacy building'

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