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Kids can have their day at these annual spring festivals.

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The Beach Boys, Alanis Morissette and Third Eye Blind are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer. 

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Long Island organizations are aiming to help cut the cost of prom with free attire.

Where to get free prom dresses, tuxedos 

"Prom is so different from what it was 10 years ago."

$635 dresses, $165 tickets: How did prom get so expensive? 

"What Not To Wear" stylist Clinton Kelly once deemed double denim "one of the biggest fashion mistakes a woman could make."

Denim-on-denim is a fashion 'crime' no longer, local stylists say 

Selections include dresses for a special event, getaway, or celebration.

Women's clothing boutique opens 2nd location, in Babylon

Today, the presence of the past remains strong in the area. "Every shop in town is different and we all work together really well," says the owner of an antique shop in the area.

Shopping the vintage trail in Locust Valley 

"It's almost like buying a wedding dress."

Saying 'yes' to the Communion dress at LI children's boutiques 

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New shopping and dining experiences are popping up around Long Island.

New stores on LI to explore

Each time she gives a tween girl one of her treatments, Woods, can see herself — and recall her own challenges, insecurities and improvements.

Woman's journey with acne inspired her to open facial spa

The cozy retail space features trendy and timeless wardrobe pieces for everyday and special events, plus accessories, small gifts and jewelry.

Boutique run by sisters draws younger customers thanks to Instagram

The boutique is the second location of Envy, her N.J. clothing store with trendy women's accessories, dresses, swimwear and more.

Fans line up in early morning for Melissa Gorga's LI boutique opening

The owner's vision is crystal clear — feminine with a capital "F."

Vintage-inspired boutique opens in Stony Brook

The store sells a curated collection of baby clothes, gifts and toys that the owner says "inspire imagination and curiosity."

Toy store owner opens 2nd location in Huntington 

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Luke Harmon, 8, of East Setauket, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and his father said he didn't know how to communicate. That is, until Luke learned to express himself by building Legos.

'Really cool to see and know how far I've gotten'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus talks with Pizzeria Undici owners about the inspiration behind their Massapequa pizzeria.

What makes this pizzeria 'old school'?

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel tries omakase, the Japanese restaurant experience in which the diner leaves their meal entirely up to the chef.

Trying Sora Omakase in Stony Brook

Waterdrinker's annual Tulip Festival is now at two locations. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports from Riverhead.

'We're almost at full bloom'

At Huntington's Project Prom, students got to pick out free dresses, suits, ties and shoes to help cut costs. Newsday family writer Beth Whitehouse reports. 

'There's so many to choose from'

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Won KBBQ, a family-owned, all-you-can-eat Korean barbeque restaurant in Carle Place.

Inside Won KBBQ in Carle Place

The Friendly's on Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma closed for good this week, joining a half-dozen other shuttered locations from Levittown to Middle Island.

Friendly's in Ronkonkoma serves its last sundae

One Trick Pony is a women-owned coffee cafe in Westhampton Beach.

Inside Westhampton Beach's One Trick Pony

Fans of Melissa Gorga were lined up along the street for the grand opening of Gorga's Huntington boutique. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports.

'I always said I wanted a store on Long Island'

Sansone Market in Garden City Park is turning out some of Long Island's top pizza at the hands of Auggie Russo. Food writer Erica Marcus explores the offerings. 

'I don't just have to be awake to be thinking about pizza'

Adventureland in Farmingdale adds two new rides as part of its 2024 season. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Really scary, but fun'

From guidance counselor to restaurant owner: Nelly Mourelle employs people with autism at her empanada shop in West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Empanadas with a purpose

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The fairs are a bargain hunter's dream, filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, art and knickknacks, often handmade by local artisans.

3 spring craft fairs this weekend offering family-friendly fun

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