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"Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity," said the songwriter's spokesperson.

A matter of distrust? Planned Billy Joel biopic does not have his OK

Check out new must-reads from Colson Whitehead, Ann Patchett and more.

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The well-reviewed musical will have its final performance on June 28.

Broadway's 'Death Becomes Her' closing

Jordan Firstman, who grew up in Northport and is the son of two former Newsday reporters, stars in, directed and wrote "Club Kid."

LI native's movie becomes breakout film at Cannes Festival

The Regal Cinemas promotion runs from June 1 to Aug. 13 and starts at 11 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays.

Summer treat: LI theaters showing $1 movies

From Roosevelt's Eddie Murphy to movie screenings, LI celebrates "Shrek."

Did you know LI had so many connections to 'Shrek'?

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The show that started with David Letterman finishes with Stephen Colbert on May 21.

After 33 years, it's time to bid 'Late Show' good night

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Tamara Starr is one of four announcers who will be announcing the winning Lottery numbers on TV.

Albany TV reporter joins Lottery announcing team

From "The Honeymooners" to "Family Matters" and "Stranger Things" how much do you remember?

You think you know TV? Take our new by-the-decades quiz

The CBS late-night franchise, which Letterman started in 1993, ends on Thursday.

3 takeaways: David Letterman's final appearance on 'The Late Show'

From a place where the buffalo roam in Riverhead to country music, we find LI's Western vibe.

LI has its own 'Dutton Ranch' scene

The HBO Max comedy's breakout star will make her Broadway bow July 6.

Oh, my! Meg Stalter of 'Hacks' joining 'Oh, Mary!'

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From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

LI college grads face a tough job market

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

Eat like a kid again with 'happy meals' for grown-ups

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

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Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'A pedophile, an abuser and a monster"

Michael Balboni, a former state legislator, public safety official and influential political consultant, has been named the 11th president of Adelphi University in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I want to send a message around excellence'

Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents' home, sent unsolicited gifts and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Am I supposed to hide the rest of my life?'

Walt Whitman High School unveiled a new wildcat statue in front of the football field as students, alumni, donors and faculty members attended the ceremony to celebrate the 100th year of the South Huntington School District. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Whitman's new statue is 'legacy building'

Massapequa has been fighting a state ban on Native American team names, logos and mascots at public schools. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

New mural being painted near Massapequa High School

Police identified the man as 28-year-old Steven Eastwood, of Topping Drive in the hamlet of Northampton. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police fatally shot LI man to stop him from stabbing mother, chief says

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