Long Island Video

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Men and women describe their worst dates.

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.

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, 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.

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

This week's episode of ExploreTV takes us to Riverhead Raceway. We used some duct tape to fasten a camera inside the "Cheesebox" car in the Demolition Derby. Check out the footage and don't forget to visit ExploreLI.com on Wednesday for the entire episode. Start your engines ....

Brittany Dukes, Hemstead High School's 2008 Valedictorian, talks about her future and breaking the school's shot put record.

Linda Davison, a Manhassett resident, talks about her painting for the 2nd annual Plein Air Art Event held in Northport.

William Kelly speaks of being defeated at an election after serving as Mayor of Asharoken for 26 years.

Raw video footage of Willie Randolph talking to the press after he was fired by the New York Mets.

Season 2, Episode 6

We dispatched host Meredith Daniels to the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale to focus on the live music scene at the club/pub. Give it a looksee and share your comments on the place.

Designer Jillian Lewis, a finalist on Bravo's hit TV show 'Project Runway,' designed a flirty turquoise dress for Long Island senior Amanda DeAngelis to wear to the prom. Watch as Amanda sees the dress for the very first time.

For more prom coverage, including fashion advice, prom photos, and more: newsday.com/prom

Families and pirates attend the 2nd annual Pirate Festival in Sayville.

On Friday the 13th, we head out and ask Long Islanders what makes them superstitious.

Season 2, Episode 5: Indoor rock climbing

We strapped ExploreTV host Anne Machalinski into a harness and made her learn how to rock climb at Island Rock in Plainview. Enjoy the show (and yes, we edited out the cursing :))

We try to fry an egg on the pavement and put other experiments to the test in the 93 degree heat.

Suffolk County SPCA safely stores snake after found in baby's crib in Bay Shore

Newsday's Meredith Daniels talks to Long Islanders about how they're staying cool during the recent heatwave

Dowling College security guard and eyewitness talk about rescuing two babies from car that plunged into water.

To read the story:
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/ny-liresc0610,0,3948328.story

Sights and sounds from this past weekend's Nautical Mile Festival on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport.

• X-Team photos from Nautical Mile Festival
• Explore the Nautical Mile

Who wasn't caught up in Big Brown's attempt at winning horse racing's triple crown? By now you know the poor colt couldn't finish the race. Still, you can enjoy some of the scenery from Belmont with these three vidoes:

Nassau doctors speak about the alleged bird mite infestation in a Levittown home.

Click here to read the article.

Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally in NYC after the South Dakota primary.

Commuters and town officials talk about parking options for those who take the LIRR at the Hicksville station.

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ExploreTV
Season 2, Episode 4: A day at the races at Belmont Park.

P.S. Don't listen to other people when trying to pick the winning horses.

The Island Ghost Investigations team takes us on a ghost hunt at the Maine Maide Inn in Oyster Bay.