June 2008 Archives

June 30, 2008

Tankleff press conference and follow-up interview

Martin Tankleff along with his family and lawyers talk about their dedication to proving that Tankleff is innocent of the murder of his parents.

Click here to read the story.

Funeral services held for Greenlawn soldier

Funeral services were held today for Greenlawn soldier Anthony Mangano who was killed on Saturday in Afghanistan.

June 26, 2008

Champions Tour comes to Eisenhower Park

The pro tour stops at Eisenhower Park this weekend to play the red course. They may be a bit past their primes, but these guys can still make amazing shots. No matter who is on the leader board, Sunday is always an exciting day.

June 25, 2008

Red Arrows flight show

After the Royal Air Force's Red Arrow flight show, WWII veterans meet with the pilots.

Taming the Dragons: On Carlin, Shaq and more

Newsday's Meredith Daniels talks to AFL New York Dragons players, Henry Taylor and Idris Price about George Carlin, Family Feud and man caves.

Brown tide in the Great South Bay

Chris Gobler, an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, discusses the brown tide taking over the Great South Bay and why it is so severe this year.

Bad dating stories

Men and women describe their worst dates.


Long Island's best bartenders

We spent a month searching for the best bartenders on Long Island. More specifically, we asked you to tell us.

We then spent another month letting Newsday.com readers choose their favorite male and female bartenders from those entered in the contest.

And now we've got our winners, along with a video feature on each below. Thanks to all who voted. Stop by these spots and have them pour you a drink. And take a picture and share it with other readers in our "At the Bars" photo album.



Michele Sivori, Lizard Lounge in Bohemia


Kevin Zeller, Celtic Crossing Tavern in Kings Park


WFAN's Craig Carton faces SJB's Olivia Galati

Check out video of WFAN's Craig Carton going up against St. John the Baptist softball pitcher Olivia Galati at Tuesday's Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge at Hofstra.

Carton also participates in a field goal kicking contest against St. Anthony's soccer star Rachel Nuzzolese.

Demi Lovato of 'Camp Rock' performs at Crazy Donkey

Demi Lovato, billed as the next Miley Cyrus, stopped in Farmingdale on Tuesday night for a meet-and-greet and a performance or two at the Crazy Donkey on Route 110.

We had a video camera there. So, for those of you who missed it, have a look.

ExploreTV: Riverhead Raceway

Season 2, Episode 7: Riverhead Raceway

We're not big auto racing fans here, but this place was pretty cool. Standing in the infield during a mini-school bus figure 8 race is quite possibly the third craziest thing I've ever done. Enjoy the show. - La Monica