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Roger Earl talks about why he loves the region ahead of the band's show at The Paramount.

Foghat's drummer calls Long Island home

He talks about his book, demise of WCBS NewsRadio 880, how industry has changed.

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Islip guitar maker John Monteleone presenting event at The Jazz Loft Oct. 15-17.

Learn about the art of guitar making from a master at Stony Brook fest

A sampling of the Piano Man's collection of 70 bikes can be viewed ahead of a November auction.

Movin' out: Billy Joel's motorcycles on display at Christie's auction house

Billy Joel will be auctioning off more than 70 motorcycles at Gooding Christie's in Manhattan next month. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger got a sneak peek at three.

'It's a rider's collection'

The longtime WALK-FM weather forecaster will retire on Oct. 16.

Radio legend Pat Pagano gets ready to sign off

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The theater is a key part of plans to liven up Glen Cove's downtown.

LI theater closer to opening with funding boost

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Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough will star in a revival this spring.

Broadway's ready to play ball with 'Damn Yankees'

Bernie Williams joins the show Oct. 22, while José Iglesias remains through Nov. 15.

It's a Met and a Yankee in 'Buena Vista Social Club'

Theaters across Long Island are revitalizing old buildings into modern performance spaces.

LI theater renovations bring new life to local communities

Plus, a dozen shows on Long Island stages including "Dear Evan Hansen" and "Frankenstein."

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Marisa Tomei, Matthew Broderick perform staged reading to aid Manhattan arts center.

Stars come out to East Hampton for 'Big Chill' event

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What to expect at this year's Oyster Fest

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a vineyard in Cutchogue featuring on-site B&B accommodations.

Out East: Sannino Vineyard

A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

Marine life experts said two juvenile humpback whales became stuck due to sandbars created in last month's nor'easter. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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The firefighter says her free speech rights were violated. The case demonstrates the depths of the divisiveness of politics in America today. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI fire department removes volunteer after Facebook comment about ICE

The Mineola High School marching band and wind ensemble have been invited to perform at London's New Year's Parade in 2028. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

LI High School marching band to perform in London New Year’s Parade

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Das Biergarten in Long Beach.

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

Stuart Cameron, now the chief of the Old Westbury Police Department, said "The Long Watch" began as an attempt to share his experiences during 40-plus years in law enforcement with his children and grandchildren.

Chief Stuart Cameron talks new book 'The Long Watch' and Gilgo investigation

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Bisqo in Hicksville to try the Miso Overload, a Dubai-inspired creation which combines a frappe with a slice of tiramisu.

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Tanya Jackson's dismembered body was once tied to the Gilgo Beach serial killer probe, authorities said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Possible motive in 'Peaches' case revealed

Santos Banegas Reyes, a 42-year-old ICE detainee, died in Nassau County Jail last year after staff provided "inadequate medical care," a federal report found. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'My reaction to the report is outrage'

Some of the largest water consumers in Suffolk are commercial customers. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Conservation is a shared responsibility'

New court filings show the girl was allegedly isolated in her room and told not to leave the bed or speak with anyone for a full day while her appointed caretaker, Emily Kelly, visited the girl's father in prison. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

New court documents in Jor'Dynn Duncan case

Nearly $1.2 billion in unclaimed funds is available across more than 5 million accounts on Long Island, according to the state comptroller's office. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

$1.2B available across 5 million accounts on LI

The parking shortage at Jake's 58 Casino Hotel has been a common complaint. Now, the site is set to get an additional 800 parking spaces. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Starting in January, all SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs will be open to adults ages 25 to 55, even if they already have college degrees. Newsday education reporter Maura McDermott explains.

'Things change in life'

Long Island is seeing an uptick in trade school enrollment amid growing concern from young adults about job insecurity, financial prospects and the impacts of artificial intelligence on the job market. NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi reports.

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