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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

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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In the 1960s and '70s, one reader argues, we became an individualistic society that viewed the 50s as a plastic time. But in deciding not to "be" there for one another, we collectively did not hold onto what was dear.

My Turn: Rituals, freedoms and what we've lost

A lot has changed over the years, from new grandchildren to aging parents, but for Gary Mantell the "freak flag is still flying."

My Turn: Mostly the same guy, just in an 'older, fraying package'

George Povall has a gift for making technical environmental issues clear. 

'People are ready for change,' LI energy advocate says

From monthly events in Westbury and Huntington to a three-day festival in Montauk, tango has proved popular among Long Islanders.

'Everything else disappears': LI tango lovers find community, connection

From records to cassettes and CDS, and then back again, Ian Ross of Plainview's music collection has come full circle.

My Turn: Loving life's liner notes

Resorts, dining, pickleball are popping up as venues for the unclothed.

The Column: Naked comes the senior citizen?

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Instead of commercial yeast, the dough relies on Italian-style sourdough.

Top LI pizzeria opens second location

Potassium bromate is a flour "improver" or "conditioner" that helps dough develop the gluten structure it needs to rise.

Top LI pizzerias prep for proposed ban on common ingredient used in dough

Cava wants to take over the site of what had been Taïm on the west side of Route 110 in East Farmingdale.

Cava seeking to open its 4th restaurant on LI

Kebabs — both grilled and spit-roasted — are the specialty here.

Turkish eatery replaces 6-year-old Greek spot

Newsday's food team eats out every day of the week on Long Island in search of standout meals at a good value.

7 best things we ate on LI recently

Restaurants, markets, breweries, vineyards and more combine forces to raise money for charity.

Top LI eateries join forces at 2 benefit galas

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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.

Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

From 'Stars on Ice' at UBS Arena to Craig Ferguson at The Paramount, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

'It's something that everybody remembers'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East" to visit a few interesting spots.

Out East show: Buffalo Ranch, Schmitt's Family Farm and roadside attractions

'It looks like the Italian flag'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at the case against Rex Heuermann through the lens of Newsday photographer James Carbone.

'He would just stare at me'

Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dine at Ensō no Sato in Huntington, one of the places on Newsday's 2026 best sushi list.

Talking sushi at Ensō no Sato

While reporting on Newsday's best burgers list, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Reese's 1900 in Patchogue.

"If you get the vibe, it just makes everything better'

Babylon Mercantile will be hosting a cooking competition called "Mercantile Diced" for its guests throughout the year.

'We thought it would be a good opportunity for our guests'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday food writer Andi Berlin do a blind pumpkin pie taste test.

The great pumpkin pie taste test

The Long Island chapter of Mocha Moms hosts monthly events for mothers of color. Newsday's Beth Whitehouse reports.

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