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Logan Coyle, a 10-year-old boy who died in June from liver cancer, was the unofficial 'mayor' of his block.

LI boy, 10, 'lived to be happy.' Now the block will be named in his memory.

Some moms say they're using the extra car time to catch up on reading, TV and self-care.

With more teens not driving, the after-school activity juggle falls on these LI moms

From the Oyster Festival to the Dickens Festival, there's plenty of fun to be found without spending a penny.

20+ free things to do on LI this fall

Capybara parents, Lily and Dilly, welcomed in a litter of four pups on Sept. 18.

Capybara pups were born at LI game farm and you can name them

Sept. 16 marked the first wave of product drops as trading cards have become a multi-billion dollar industry.

LI fans are scrambling to find Pokémon box set as market value hits all-time high

The "Fright Night" pop-up joins two returning pop-up bar favorites this fall.

New Halloween pop-up bar experience coming to LI

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It replaces the sole surviving outpost of Spycoast Kitchen & Cocktails.

Burger chain returns to LI village after 2 years

A New York City Sicilian-inspired restaurant will be rolling up to Long Island this month.

NYC Italian eatery making LI deliveries for one day only

The new menu includes breakfast tacos and a $20 mimosa flight.

Brunch at the brewpub? LI taproom launches new menu

Nearly two years after being hit by Avian flu, the Aquebogue farm has rebounded.

Crescent Duck Farm ducks are back on LI menus after nearly 2 years

The closures cut the total number of Korean restaurants in the area in half.

2 Korean restaurants close in LI hamlet

The restaurant includes 25 flavors of fried empanadas with chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetables on the menu.

Top empanada spot closes 2 LI locations

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits MJ Social in Island Park to learn how to play mah-jongg.

'I wanted to play mah-jongg'

How this Long Island mother-son duo are taking over TikTok

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Das Biergarten in Long Beach.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Bisqo in Hicksville to try the Miso Overload, a Dubai-inspired creation which combines a frappe with a slice of tiramisu.

'The best part is the tiramisu cake'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday Director of Photography John Keating take a look back at the Yankees' 1996 World Series win.

'It had been a long time'

Newsday's food team talks about the 2026 Feed Me Top 50 restaurants list.

Feed Me Top 50 restaurants: How our team makes the list

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed explores a Cutchogue vineyard's unique operation on preserved land.

Out East: McCall Wines

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Coffee Barn in Albertson to try their pumpkin spice latte.

Classic fall latte served inside a pumpkin

Sample knishes, loaded mashed potatoes, a beer garden and more at the Long Island Potato Festival at Farmingdale State College on Sept. 26-27.

A carb-lover's dream

NewsdayTV's Marie Elena Martinez got a sneak peek at the new Babylon Whiskey Down Dine, which plans to open in the fall.

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

Med school or content creator? How this Long Islander's career change led to a six figure business

How this Long Islander's career change led to a six figure business

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Get a sneak peek inside the 2026 Fun Book with guides to apple picking, hidden shops, fall hikes, winter holiday activities and so much more.

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Discover a variety of apples ripe for picking across Long Island's charming orchards.

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Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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Ex-NYS court officer Brian Burke accompanied Rex Heuermann to nearly all of his court appearances. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

The revitilization to Westbury Avenue in Carle Place will include sidewalk replacement, street repaving and improved pedestrian crossings. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

The Knicks began training camp on Tuesday with the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

New season, new journey for Knicks

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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