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The three-time Grammy singer, known for hits such as "Don't Take the Girl," will play the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on July 24.

Tim McGraw to play summer show at Jones Beach

The composer talks about his famous Long Island friends, his memoir and more.

When Marc Shaiman met Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner, more

The 68th edition of the awards ceremony is being hosted by Trevor Noah, and features nominees such as Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter.

Photos: 2026 Grammy Awards red carpet

Other events include the drama "American Son" and an oldies concert in Patchogue.

Celebrate Black History Month with Harlem Globetrotters, concerts, more

The Bill Murray movie has a romantic charm to match its freshness and constant good humor.

Flashback: Read Newsday's 1993 review of 'Groundhog Day'

Martin Scorsese's film about urban decay still resonates today.

'Taxi Driver': 9 things to know about the landmark film turning 50 this month

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The Super Bowl pregame show will be headed to Alcatraz Island.

NBC bringing Super Bowl pregame show to Alcatraz Island

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Sophie Turner shows herself to be adept at embodying a regular, modern person under increasing pressure.

'Steal': 'Game of Thrones' star's welcome, entertaining heist drama

The Garden City resident also shares stories of love, success and grief in "La Lucci."

Susan Lucci dishes about her book, Nelson DeMille, more

PBS' "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" sheds light on a difficult subject.

New PBS series explores complex history of Black and Jewish alliances

When Colbert says farewell, so will CBS' late-night franchise.

Stephen Colbert reveals 'Late Show' end date

He was the station's resident prodder and poker of eggplants, cantaloupes and zucchini.

Longtime WNBC/4 personality 'Produce Pete' dies at 80

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a longtime Baiting Hollow restaurant that's been serving the community for decades — and is now offering homemade pot pies to go.

Out East: A visit to the Cooperage Inn

West Babylon's Rivers triplets are making history as skiers for Jamaica. One of the triplets will compete in February's Winter Olympics.

West Babylon skier on his way to compete in the Winter Olympics 

Fire officials on Long Island are sounding the alarm, on shortages in both recruitment and retention. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Proposal to pay firefighters to be on call 

Shop with Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Sprouts, which opened its first Long Island location in Centereach.

A foodie's guide to shopping at Sprouts

What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Keeping LI sidewalks clean after a snowstorm 

One young Long Island mother said getting pregnant at 16 has meant putting off plans to go to law school.

LI teen birth rates plummet

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman tries indoor snow tubing at American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

Get your snow fix: Indoor snow tubing at American Dream

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Peconic Ice Rink to sharpen skates, check out the Zamboni and see what it takes to maintain the rink in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Keeping it nice on the ice

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

Shaili Soni is a volunteer at the Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy who helps patients with food insecurity.

Volunteers of Long Island: Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy

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Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal have made their 2026 Groundhog Day predictions.

Mel and Hal weigh in on winter

The 79-year-old man was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead Monday morning, police said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Man found outside LI housing complex dies

NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen answers questions about bomb cyclones.

What is a bomb cyclone?

The Islamic Center of Long Island on Sunday held its 22nd annual Black History Month celebration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Black history is not a side story'

'We can no longer guarantee that a fire truck or ambulance will arrive as quickly'

A man was fatally struck and another injured by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening as they changed a tire on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, police said.

Hit-and-run driver strikes and kills man changing tire

Long Island should dodge significant snow as wind chills will make temperaturs feel as low as minus 10 this weekend. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

LI should dodge significant snow

According to.court filings, the $9 million settlement reached in the case of Thomas Valva is in jeopardy after an apparent impasse between Thomas Valva's mother and her lawyers.

Impasse between mother and lawyers

'In my mind he's already won'

Long Islanders pay nearly $4,000 per year on their vehicles because of dangerous and failing roads, according to a report from the national transportation research nonprofit group, TRIP. AAA Northeast's Robert Sinclair explains.

'There are a lot of factors that are working against us'

'We would rather have the property owners clear their sidewalks than write a ticket'

A Utah court is expected to soon rule on whether Gabby Petito's parent can bring a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has the story.

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