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They are making as much as $2,600 per installation.

These twin sisters are LI's 'pumpkin fairies,' transforming porches for fall

Enjoy hayrides, festivals, petting zoos, pumpkin picking and live entertainment at local farms.

Guide to fall adventures at LI farms

The number of treatments for rare genetic disorders is expected to increase sharply in the next several years.

Disease screening can save newborns' lives. New treatments may save many more.

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

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The new eatery fills the gap left in the area after the loss of Grecian Grill.

New Greek spot brings Mediterranean flavor to LI village

Over half — 27, to be exact — of our Top 50 Restaurants offer lunch deals.

The secret to eating at LI's best restaurants for more than 50% off

Owner Jim Serpico wants to build a community — but not a brick-and-mortar pizzeria.

Roving pizza truck finds a new LI home

A sign on the front door of the restaurant announced the closure.

Italian eatery closes in Suffolk

It's the new project for Rob Simmons, owner of the Italian hot spot La Porta in the village.

La Porta by the Slice opens in LI village

Here are our critics' favorite dishes from the past few weeks.

7 best things we ate on Long Island last month

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From the Mill Neck Apple Festival to Spooky Fest, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

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 Elisa DiStefano tries a crafty coffee at The Caffeinated Bunny in Melville.

Coffee cart opens at Melville flower shop

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

'I wanted to play mah-jongg'

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

'Live every day like it's Oktoberfest'

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

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed heads to Seven Ponds Orchard in Water Mill where you can pick crisp apples, gather garden-fresh veggies, and let the kids burn off some energy at one of the island's largest playgrounds.

Out East: Seven Ponds Orchard

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'

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

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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.

Fall Fun Book guides

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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Billy Joel will be auctioning off more than 70 motorcycles at Gooding Christie's in Manhattan next month. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger got a sneak peek at three.

A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

Marine life experts said two juvenile humpback whales became stuck due to sandbars created in last month's nor'easter. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

2 whales stranded on LI

The firefighter says her free speech rights were violated. The case demonstrates the depths of the divisiveness of politics in America today. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI fire department removes volunteer after Facebook comment about ICE

The Mineola High School marching band and wind ensemble have been invited to perform at London's New Year's Parade in 2028. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

LI High School marching band to perform in London New Year’s Parade

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

Stuart Cameron, now the chief of the Old Westbury Police Department, said "The Long Watch" began as an attempt to share his experiences during 40-plus years in law enforcement with his children and grandchildren.

Chief Stuart Cameron talks new book 'The Long Watch' and Gilgo investigation

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The cost to educate students on Long Island has hit a record high, with districts projected to spend almost $42,000 per student this year. Newsday education reporter Maura McDermott has more.

Cost to educate students on Long Island hits a record high 

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