Long Island's first Cinema Festival opens this Monday, April 13, at The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue — six days, six venues, and a week of independent film across the South Shore. Here's what you need to know before opening night.

Salt Shack at Cedar Beach, Dublin Deck, Nicky's on the Bay, Flynn's Fire Island — they're all coming back. Here's every confirmed opening date for Long Island's seasonal beach bars and waterfront restaurants in 2026, organized by region so you can actually plan your summer.

A new study found PFAS forever chemicals in every produce sample tested from Long Island farms, raising concerns about how these compounds move through contaminated soil and water into the food chain. Here's what's happening, which areas are most affected, and what residents can do.
