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The exhibit uses more than 300,000 Lego bricks.
Here's a look at some outstanding showings across Long Island.
Stroll in the sun, ride bikes, jog or sit to admire the scenery on an iconic boardwalk.
Spectators can watch the tournament at Agawam Park, in the heart of Southampton Village.
The previous record, set in 2023, was 15.
Roseann Iavarone,74, beat the odds and left a rehabilitation center after three months, on her terms — alive and breathing on her own.
Ten years after their 2016 high school graduation, these Long Island valedictorians are embracing flexibility and new paths.
He qualified by tying for 10th place at last month's PGA Professional Championship, which included an epic eagle on 18.
Saturday's event was part of a series marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
11 local teens have advanced from the state level to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix on May 9-15.
About 30 people celebrated the occasion and recalled what the Brotherhood has meant over the generations.
He went from a quarterback and cornerback at Smithtown East High School to a 300-pound defensive tackle with NFL aspirations.
John and Joseph Gomes are the first siblings to finish at the top of their class in the same year at the all-boys Catholic school.
Comsewogue sixth-grade teacher Melissa McMullan is currently in the quarterfinals of a national contest that honors educators around the country.
Amy McGorry has had two autoimmune diseases since she was in college and in February, she was told she needed a new liver.
They were selected to receive the award from the New York Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's Nassau Zone.
They experiment with what plants can survive the region's winters and shelter others in greenhouses.
Explore Long Island's history with the Day Pass, offering unlimited travel and multi-stop station hops on the Long Island Rail Road.
The 1986 World Series champ and beloved Met said of current team: "I would just like to see somebody hold these guys accountable."
The street festival will mark its 25th anniversary year with new elements, including a VIP experience and riverfront extension.
Except for the entrance, the interior of the 53,150-square-foot building is underground.
Long Island's community theaters are always looking for fresh faces — and not just for the spotlight.
Learn how mother-daughter business duos overcome challenges and achieve success.
Brentwood SEPTA's Walking Into Acceptance expo included raffles, vendors, a walk through the halls of the high school and more.
Wendy Way "doesn't just teach history and philosophy — she brings them to life for her students," one Bethpage colleague said.
Their advice for the younger generations is largely similar: commitment, patience and communication matter most.
"I feel like my friend is retiring, not my UPS guy," one Long Beach resident said at Dean Lodge's retirement party Saturday.
Dave Drew had a "widow-maker heart attack" while performing at Bartini, the bar he co-owns in Babylon.
The ExploraVision Competition challenged students to envision technology that might exist a decade or more in the future.
The coaches were recognized this spring with Lifesaving Awards from the American Red Cross.
When the manager of the Italian restaurant La Bussola in Glen Cove told Susanne Deegan he needed a kidney, she immediately got tested.
Restaurants, markets, breweries, vineyards and more combine forces to raise money for charity.
Hawks head coach Quin Snyder: "He took the lead role on scouting the team in this series. It really highlights his leadership capabilities."
Surviving multiple health crises, Bob Violino shares his journey of hope and perseverance.
An undersized heavyweight, Bob Stallings distinguished himself by beating notable contenders such as Earnie Shavers, Chuck Wepner and Mac Foster.
Being a college mascot it's more than just a campus job, these students say.
William Morse, of Brookhaven National Laboratory, was one of the scientists awarded the prize at the "Oscars of Science."
She launched the nonprofit Positively Pink, which has provided post-mastectomy care packages to more than 500 women.
The winners are eligible to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.
William Schumacher, a Marine gunnery sergeant, has been deployed to Somalia since September.
Explore themed playgrounds that go beyond everyday parks, where kids can climb a pirate ship, fire truck and more.
Older adults in assisted living facilities and senior communities across Long Island have found unexpected romance.
Selected entries will be on display at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington until May 3.
Shoreham-Wading River, Westhampton Beach and South Country are among the Long Island districts promoting inclusivity through peer mentoring programs.
Longwood's Unified Robotics, an inclusive team of neurodivergent and neurotypical students, began in fall 2025.
Suffolk County Police Athletic League donated more than $5,000 worth of baseball equipment on Friday at Brentwood State Park.
The Adelphi University competition issued awards in 12 categories ranging from best layout to most outstanding reporter.
Baby Essentials of Long Island delivers diapers and wipes directly to families in need who may not have reliable transportation.
Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists who will shape the research plan for upcoming Artemis moon exploration missions.
"This is probably the most overwhelmingly positive thing I've ever experienced on Twitter," Carton told Newsday over the weekend.
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