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Swedish candy's rise in popularity is driven by TikTok, with flavors and textures captivating candy lovers worldwide, making it a staple in stores.

Swedish candy: Where to find it on LI

Hit rewind and relive your '80s and '90s memories of life on the Island.

Growing Up on LI quiz: Millennial edition

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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

Macs, phones and more are some of the choice bytes in the Stony Brook exhibit through May 24.

How do you like them Apples at the Long Island Museum?

The street festival will mark its 25th anniversary year with new elements, including a VIP experience and riverfront extension.

LI village plans 'biggest season yet' for Main Street music festival

Enjoy family-friendly Memorial Day carnivals and festivals with rides, games and food.

Memorial Day weekend on LI: Festivals, fireworks and more events

Babylon Mercantile to launch "Mercantile Diced."

New 'Chopped'-style competition series comes to LI

Shoppers across Long Island took advantage of Record Store Day to check out some vinyl on Saturday.

Photos: LIers turn out for Record Store Day 2026

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a very special spot on the island, where you can spend time and reflect.

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Scott Bickard of Bethpage, Fiona McLoughin of Dix Hills and Grace Garvey of Manhattan were among the winners in Sunday's Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Anti-ICE rally in Hempstead Village

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

Former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden appeared at Woods Road Elementary School in North Babylon on Thursday to surprise Joel Buchanan, a fifth-grader who did a project on him.

Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tours LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge and Capital One Landing.

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits a recycling facility in Brookhaven and learns how to separate trash from treasure.

LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Ronkonkoma to try their pollo tre colori.

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