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Newsday's Summer Fun Book preview: Elisa DiStefano, Meghan Giannotta have your first look at the summer guide

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See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.

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The menu is loaded with more than 40 burrito combinations, 20 quesadillas and nearly 25 tacos.

LI Tex-Mex chain opens 3rd location, in Patchogue

Soup dumplings, anyone? Hand-pulled noodles? Dozens of restaurants serve authentic regional dishes that once required a trip to Chinatown.

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It was a premier spot for Peking duck and Cantonese dumplings.

Top Chinese restaurant closes in Babylon

The speakeasy is the newest venue to announce its involvement with the vast multiuse development project. 

Jazz Age-inspired speakeasy among eateries coming to Station Yards hub

"We are giving it a completely different look," said the owner.

Iconic LI eatery closing for renovation

The site hosts tours, exhibits, film screenings, theatrical performances and festivals.

Haunts and history: Exploring Green-Wood Cemetery

The tech giant has announced that it's rolling out a variety of new Google Wallet updates aimed at travelers and commuters.

Your Google Wallet may soon be able to carry your passport

Denim — that All-American fabric — is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima.

Japan's Kojima, with its proud Jeans Street, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim

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Long Island sisters Amy Lynn and Danielle Safaty each had both breasts removed in their 20s, before they had any signs of breast cancer. Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse reports.

'Almost nearly eliminate your risk'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits ClawCADE at Roosevelt Field mall.

'People love prizes'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon.

Exploring Belmont Lake State Park: 'We're more than just a picnic park'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Dark Horse Tavern in Rockville Centre and Prost in Garden City.

Elisa DiStefano visits LI beer gardens

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at Oheka Castle's "Bridgerton"-inspired high tea, which will take place on Sept. 29.

'We have a location; we're having a party'

NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano tries apple cider doughnuts at Woodside Orchards in Aquebogue and Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic.

Watch the doughnuts being made at LI farms

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta explore the fall 2024 issue of Newsday's Fun Book.

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The Fire Island Pedicab, which provides two mile long rides from Robert Moses State Park Field 5 to the border of Kismet, is under review by the state parks department to determine whether such a service should continue next year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries a bungee fitness class.

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson sat down with Newsday's FeedMe team to talk about the top 50 restaurants project.

'Truly quintessential Long Island restaurants'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits two Long Island boutiques with DIY fashion. 

'Everyone's into customization these days'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano takes a cooking class at The Babylon Mercantile in Babylon.

'We do everything from octopus to pasta'

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