Andy Edelstein

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Andy Edelstein

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1 month ago | newsday.com | Andy Edelstein

Musical legend Smokey Robinson, 85, who brings his "Legacy" tour to Huntington's Paramount on Thursday has written (or cowritten) scores of memorable songs over the years, not only for his group, The Miracles, but for such key Motown artists as The Temptations, Mary Wells and Marvin Gaye. His songs have provided the soundtrack of our lives, but how well do really know them? In our quiz, one key word is omitted from five of Robinson's hits. Can you identify it?

Aug 30, 2024 | newsday.com | Andy Edelstein

It's been a little less than a week since all-news WCBS/880 AM, a staple of New York radio for 57 years, went dark, transforming itself into all-sports WHSQ. WCBS' demise was just the latest instance that loyal listeners felt shock and disappointment.

Jun 26, 2024 | newsday.com | Andy Edelstein |Verne Gay

Over the decades, Long Island has been the inspiration for many scripted TV series, occasionally the scene of them too. From a network TV perspective, LI's got it all: The suburbs, the beaches, the Hamptons, the middle class, that iconic Lawn Guyland accent, all combining together for a special slice of American life next to America's greatest city. Most of the shows were never filmed here, because as LIers know so well, Long Island can be expensive.

May 7, 2024 | newsday.com | Andy Edelstein

"Friends” ended its 10-season run 20 years ago this week, before going on to becoming one TV's most successful shows in syndication and streaming. And while the NBC sitcom may have been set in Manhattan,  it did have some ties to Long Island. Here are five:1. Most notably, there’s the 2002 episode, “The One In Massapequa." The episode centers on a 35th wedding anniversary celebration of Monica (Courteney Cox) and Ross’ (David Schwimmer) parents (Christina Pickles, Elliott Gould) on Long Island. 2.