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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at this summer's biggest concerts on Long Island.

Summer concerts preview: Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper and more 

Bunny Hoest and John Reiner discuss their book, working as a team and her cooking.

Talking and laughing with The Lockhorns' dynamic duo

New York's beloved oldies station dropped its longtime format, outraging listeners.

20 years ago: When WCBS-FM without warning became 'Jack FM'

Woodbury's Adam Pascal, Elvis Costello and the Smithereens will also take the stage.

Foreigner, 'Jaws' part of Tilles Center's new season

Vince Vaughn shoves aside his usual deadpan, cynical affect for something warmer. 

'Nonnas': Cinematic comfort food

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talks with LI native Lorraine Bracco at the premiere of Netflix's "Nonnas."

'It transcends to all cultures because it's about love'

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Combs could face life behind bars if convicted.

Opening statements in Sean 'Diddy' Combs racketeering, sex trafficking case expected today

The iconic British band's "The Song Is Over" tour will be its last. (Or so they say.)

The Who's farewell tour coming to Jones Beach

Neil Young, Halsey, Cyndi Lauper are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer.

Jones Beach summer concerts are returning for the 2025 season. Get tickets now.

The singer is the subject of a tribute at Stony Brook's Jazz Loft and a new musical in Manhattan.

Bobby Darin is having his moment on LI and Broadway

Watching a taiko performance is like witnessing moving art.

'Taiko drumming is like a heartbeat': Stony Brook drum club offers safe space and community for its Asian students

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A woman was injured after her car went over a divider and crashed onto a floating dock in the Port Jefferson Marina Sunday evening, Suffolk police said.

Watch: Vehicle plunges onto dock

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries brioche con gelato at Spiga Bakery in Bellmore.

LI bakery serving gelato on brioche

A Newsday analysis found "forever chemicals" above the federal limit in seven Long Island water districts. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Forever chemicals' in drinking water: 7 Long Island districts above federal limits

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

3 killed after car hits tree, bursts into flames in Bethpage

Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, and greeted the crowds at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Pope Leo XIV named first American pontiff in history

The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale gave a living history flight experience where participants learned what it was like to be a paratrooper on the eve of D-Day. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI museum commemorates D-Day, 80 years since WWII's end

Thomas Mascia launched a police manhunt after authorities say he falsely claimed a Black man shot him in the leg.

  Plea hearing for ex-NYS trooper halted after he told the judge he 'didn't feel well' mentally

The New York Rangers on Thursday introuced Mike Sullivan as the new head coach. Sullivan led the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships and said he knows there's a lot of work to be done, but he's looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Rangers introduce new head coach Mike Sullivan

The festive thin-crust pizza specialist counts supermodel Heidi Klum as a partner at its NYC location.

Over-the-top NYC pizza spot opening LI location

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the Dubai cheesecake at The Dirty Cheesecake in Smithtown.

LI cheesecake shop takes on the Dubai chocolate trend

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Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

A vault door was removed from alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's home as the family gets ready to move.

Vault door removed from Heuermann's home

Fifty people, originally from 29 countries, were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony Wednesday at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook.

'We're very honored and excited'

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

Officials announced that Breeze Airways will be offering direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday and Sundays starting in October.

'It's an exciting place for LIers to travel and visit'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

'Bell to bell cellphone ban'

A Suffolk police officer was released from the hospital after being slashed while arresting a suspect in Copiague. 

Officer released from hospital after being slashed 

The lawsuit claims President Trump exceeded his legal authority and argues the administration's decision harms clean energy goals. 

 Trump administration sued over halt in energy projects  

Suffolk SPCA asked for donations to help cover the medical cost of the cats that were rescued from a Bohemia home over the weekend. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'The smell was overwhelming'

The deadline to have a REAL ID to travel domestically is just days away and appointments at the DMV to get an enhanced ID are hard to find. 

'I think it's an important thing I have to do' 

Newsday's transportation and investigative teams, along with NewsdayTV, are examining the spate of deadly crashes on our roads and what can be done about it.

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