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The Emmy-winning drama offers a searingly authentic portrayal of emergency medicine.

'Like I was watching myself': LI's ER doctors and nurses on why they love 'The Pitt'

The rapper-business mogul is celebrating anniversaries of two landmark albums.

Empire state of mind: Jay-Z to play 2 Yankee Stadium shows this summer

Gosling brings an Everyman's vulnerability to the role.

'Project Hail Mary': Ryan Gosling's star turn

The acclaimed original has been reimagined as a prequel, with brand-new storylines, and new characters too.

'The Forsytes' return in a new 'Saga' that looks great (but is less filling)

East Hampton authors remember the music of the '70s in "A Night at the Disco."

Disco fever: Book recalls Donna Summer, Fire Island, more

Lil Wayne will also play the Wantagh venue in September.

A sure sign of summer: Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band sets Jones Beach show

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Ahead of appearing at The Gateway in Bellport, she recalls a special moment with Reiner.

Sally Struthers opens up about 'The Full Monty,' Rob Reiner

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Other shows will include "Funny Girl," "West Side Story" and "Come From Away."

Gateway will premiere Harry Chapin musical next season

Radcliffe, Adrien Brody and Rose Byrne are among the big names who'll star on Broadway..

Spring Broadway preview: Daniel Radcliffe's 1-man play, new 'Cats,' 13 more must-see shows

The "24" star comes to Long Island on June 10 with his "Love Will Bring You Home" tour.

Kiefer Sutherland coming to LI for an evening of music and storytelling

Sally Struthers, Adam Pascal and Chazz Palminteri are all doing shows here.

LI spring theater preview: Sally Struthers in 'The Full Monty,' 'Godspell,' 10 more must-see shows

The hip-hop star will play Zidler in the hit Broadway musical from March 24 to May 17.

Megan Thee Stallion to join 'Moulin Rouge!'

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From fried pickles to Mookie Wilson's sliders, Newsday's Carissa Kellman sampled new items on Citi Field's menu.

What's new to eat at Citi Field this season?

Some reports suggest that President Trump is pushing for Penn Station to be renamed Trump Station. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story as commuters and officials weigh in.

Next stop 'Trump Station'? Here's how Penn Station could be renamed.

When Hofstra and St. John's basketball players want a good pregame or post-game meal, their slam dunk choice is Vincent's Clam Bar in Carle Place. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'You can never go wrong with the Lucky Parm'

Frank Labidi, 24, of Farmingville, "treated a public roadway like a race track," Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI man accused of killing 2 teens in high-speed crash pleads not guilty 

Glen Cove softball pitcher Brooke Simmons has a chance to make the Olympics with the Puerto Rican national team.

Glen Cove's Brooke Simmons to join the Puerto Rican national softball team

The state controls most major roads on Long Island, delaying local safety projects. Newsday investigation reporter Payton Guion has the story.

An LI village has wanted a safer Route 110 for years. But NYS stands in the way, it says.

Cole Brauer made history as the first American woman to circumnavigate the globe solo in a sailboat. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

LIer who made sailing history recalls her barrier-breaking journey

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us back in time to a family-run luncheonette that is bringing back some old time favorites.

Out East: Take a trip back in time to Sip'n Soda

Ken Buffa pairs up with Steven Kitzen of Kitzen Construction to learn what goes into dock building in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: It's a shore thing as Ken learns how to build docks

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tried some homemade Irish scones at Mary's Irish Shop in Long Beach.

Get a taste of Ireland at Mary’s Irish Shop

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Teen accused of killing ex-girlfriend in a botched murder-suicide is facing a new charge for allegedly plotting a burglary of her family's home after her death. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's just horrific'

'We want justice done properly'

Massapequa will play five-time defending Long Island champion Garden City this fall as Nassau high school football debuts crossover games for the first time. Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra reports.

Garden City vs. Massapequa in football? It'll happen Sept. 26

Jesse Findling, of Massapequa Park, made a stop at his alma mater on Monday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'He just followed his dream'

An Oceanside woman has been charged with a DWI in the late-night crash on the Southern State Parkway on Sunday that killed two and injured others.

Oceanside woman charged with DWI in Southern State crash that killed 2

'Amazing opportunity to be able to go around the planet'

A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers. Newsday's experts break it down.

'A lot of uncertainty'

Alma "Algy" Oustatcher revealed Sunday during her 109th birthday party the key to living a long meaningful life is happiness.

Alma Oustatcher of Atlantic Beach turns 109

National Grid is considering repowering power plants in Northport, Port Jefferson and Island Park. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington has more.

'It's a heavy lift'

Matthew Smith, of Hauppauge, pleaded not guilty to new charges in the January crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa.

Matthew Smith, 20, pleads not gulity to upgraded charges

One man and one child were killed by a fire that broke out on Albemarle Avenue in Hempstead early Friday, authorities said.

Early morning fire kills 2 residents

There were no initial reports of injuries at the West Side School in Laurel Hollow, where first responders were alerted to a blaze early Tuesday morning.

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