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Things to do
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The beach is quieter, the ferries less crowded but the sun still warm and inviting.
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Apple festivals, street fairs and more events have returned.
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From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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"Let's Celebrate" will highlight 14 classic and modern Disney stories.
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This year's roster features more than 60 vendors and several classes.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-through attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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The first day kicks off with a parade down Main Street
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Pine Barrens Jam music fest comes to Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue on Sept. 18.
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Large cruisers, historic schooners, luxury yachts, and eco-friendly electric boats are among the vessels setting sail this season.
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The water is off-limits, but there's plenty of fun to be had still at Long Island's beaches.
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These days, East End towns are just as welcoming in the fall as they are during the summer season.
