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Dancers ages 8 to 18 will perform as the opening act at Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular on Nov. 10.

LI dance team set to open for the Rockettes

It was previously canceled for the 2026 Halloween season.

Halloween haunt comes back from the dead for 7-night run

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

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

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.

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

Guide to fall adventures at LI farms

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.

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The first spot has been a regular on Newsday's Best Pizza list since its opening in 2023.

Top pizzeria opening 2nd LI location next week

Making udon with her grandmother shaped the owner's understanding of food.

Tiny ramen noodle factory adds takeout udon

The bivalves were everywhere in evidence, but there was also a wide array of other seafood: lobster nachos, jumbo fried shrimp, fried clams, calamari, crawfish, among others. The event continues Sunday.

A massive turnout for Oyster Fest despite Saturday's chill

Take a scenic drive to Greenport for dining pleasures, whether you're in the mood for a plateful of local oysters, a bowl of restorative ramen — or something in between.

Go on a small-town LI food crawl

There's four restaurants know the ways of eggplant and tofu, but they also have great food in general, meatless or not.

LI eateries with standout vegetarian dishes

Ditch is planning to open its third Long Island restaurant, replacing Kings Park community staple Relish.

Ditch to replace Relish in Kings Park

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Taste of Chennai in Bethpage to try some of the vegetarian options on their menu.

Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Bethpage

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at what to know ahead of the 2026 Oyster Festival.

What to expect at this year's Oyster Fest

Katherine Schiro talks about self love, body positivity and motherhood.

Best of both worlds? This Nashville singer/songwriter went viral for her song about Long Island

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

Tasty and trendy: How this Commack native turned food content into a thriving business

How this Commack native turned food content into a thriving business

At 4 years old, they met at a pool in Orlando, Florida, quickly realizing they were from the same town, going to the same nursery school.

Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella talk about growing up on Long Island, pop culture and, more.

The road to motherhood for Angelina Cammareri was a challenging one, but hasn't stopped her from instilling confidence in her kids and others.

Pregnancy loss lead this LI mom to co-owning a business built around teaching confidence

Season 3, Episode 2 with Michael Calobrisi and Ana Richardson

Meet the creator couple preserving Long Island's hidden history and local things to do

The 22-year-old content creator from Westbury claims these spots are supposedly the BEST on Long Island.

These spots on Long Island are SUPPOSEDLY the BEST

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed goes inside Critterville Farm Sanctuary to meet the rescued animals finding a second chance and the local passion that keeps it all going.

Out East: Critterville in Riverhead

From the Great Pumpkin Palooza to the Oyster Festival, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

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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.

Where to go apple picking

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

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Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

'You'd better be in character'

Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Chance encounter turns into viral video

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Co-Owner, Dough & Co. Pizza to try the Apple Bay Pizza, which is exclusive to their Oyster Bay location.

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

Islandia village officials have cleared the path to build a mixed-use development with hundreds of housing units and 50 hotel rooms on 13 acres of vacant land near Jake's 58 casino. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman explores the historic and festive charm of Sleepy Hollow during a fall day trip.

A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

According to Babylon town tax documents, the proposed increase will cost the average household about $115 a year. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin tried some new martini combinations at Beacon in Long Beach.

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

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

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