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Blackpink fans, including Long Islander Sophie Blumenthal, will gather in Queens to celebrate the group's empowering music and strong fan community.

Blackpink fans to gather for sold-out Citi Field concert this weekend

At first, the driver did not recognize The Piano Man, but then....

Billy Joel surprises NYC pedicab driver playing 'New York State of Mind'

Osbourne had a rich concert history on Long Island, from Black Sabbath's early days to his solo performances at iconic venues.

Ozzy Osbourne's LI concert legacy: Jones Beach, Nassau Coliseum, more

Strong performances and gorgeous production design enhance an otherwise middling Marvel installment.

'The Fantastic Four': Not so Marvel-ous reboot

Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer suffered from Parkinson's Disease. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'Surrounded by love when he passed away'

Ozzy Osbourne performs at what the heavy metal icon said would be his last-ever live performance, Birmingham, UK, July 5, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne's final performance

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The singer says he "feels fine," but admits to having balance problems.

Billy Joel gives big health update in new Bill Maher podcast interview

In his first interview since revealing his health issues, Billy Joel spoke on Bill Maher's podcast about his balance issues. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Big health update on Bill Maher's podcast

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The Bronx Giraffe remained winless in the Citi Field 5-Borough Mascot Race on Tuesday as a man with a golf club attacked him just before the finish line.

Bronx Giraffe loses again in Mets' mascot race

Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer has some important steps you need to take.

What to know about growing cannabis in your home

Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

Food truck serving Indian momos in Hicksville

We stopped by Pecaditos Fast Food in Copiague to try Colombian-style hot dogs and burgers.

Celebrating Colombian Independence day on Long Island

ReThink Penn Station is one of the groups calling for improvements at Penn Station. While few agree on what needs to happen, most agree it's going to be expensive. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

The problems at Penn Station — and the competing proposals to fix them

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays, which offers day passes.

Day pass: Swim, lounge and spa at Canoe Place Inn

Spotted lanternflies are back on Long Island, leaving wineries on alert. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Wineries on alert as invasive spotted lanternflies emerge on LI

Billy Joel speaks in "unprecedented detail" about his life and career in the upcoming documentary, "And So It Goes." Newsday entertainment writer Rafer Guzmán reports.

'And So It Goes': Billy Joel documentary offers rare insights

A new OneKey MLS report shows record prices in Nassau and Suffolk, including the first time the median home price in Suffolk reached $700,000. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has the story.

$242,000: That’s the salary now needed to buy a median-priced house on Long Island 

From the beach to the brewery and more, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman and her dog have your dog-friendly guide to Greenport.

7 dog-friendly places in Greenport

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State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'To go into that facility really impacted me'

Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff for a day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'It's nice to see Wyatt be a kid again for a day'

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's sickening to me'

Nassau County officials warned residents to protect their pets and stay away from wild animals due to the uptick in rabies cases among wildlife. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I try to take all the precautions that I can'

An attorney says the case of the Suffolk Community College honors student facing deportation was mishandled. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Attorney: SCCC honors student should not be deported by ICE

The MACK Academy, which runs a summer basketball league for youth and adults in North Amityville, recently had its permits suspended following a stabbing incident after one of its events. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're taking the proper steps'

The health department said it will continue to use baits that immunize raccoons in an effort to reduce the spread of the disease. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

25 confirmed cases since last year

The facility has new machines and electric vehicles to allow employees to process packages and letters faster.

A look inside the new USPS facility on LI

The TWA Flight 800 International Memorial and Gardens at Smith Point County Park stands as a sacred place of remembrance made even more beautiful by the people who maintain it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're thinking of them'

Sara Lopez Garcia, the Suffolk County Community College student arrested by ICE, told Newsday while speaking from an immigration facility in Louisiana of her experiences and plans to get married in August. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Degrading and humiliated, I call it'

A cleanup is underway for an oil leak in East Rockaway. Officials say about 1,000 gallons of cooling oil leaked from a power transmission line into Mill River. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Cleanup underway after oil spill in Mill River

Some school programs across Long Island could potentially be in jeopardy if federal funding currently frozen by the Trump administration isn't released. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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