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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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Find a winery ideal for picnics with friends or one serving up live music alongside a glass of rosé this fall.

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There is plenty to do on Long Island to get into the autumn spirit. From pumpkin picking to foliage tours, here is an ultimate guide to fall fun featuring stories in Newsday's Fun Book.

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When Yared Markos moved to London a quarter century ago, he didn't see any Ethiopian coffee shops.

Promoting tradition as well as beans, Ethiopian coffee shops find fans far from home

At Paris Fashion Week, Andreas Kronthaler rejuvenated Vivienne Westwood's legacy, intertwining it with his unique style.

Kronthaler's carnival: Westwood's legacy finds its maverick heir in Paris

For when it's too late for margaritas and too early for hot toddies.

Spiked s'mores, a pumpkin spice martini and more fall cocktails to try

Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers will be furloughed from national park sites if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement.

Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down

The looming government shutdown threatens to claw its way into a crowd-pleasing Alaska tradition: Fat Bear Week.

Alaska's popular Fat Bear Week could be postponed if the government shuts down

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Flashes of intrigue greeted guests at Loewe's meticulously designed space for Paris Fashion Week.

Loewe showcases high-waisted silhouettes in surrealistic Paris fashion display

New Asian spot serves must-try chicken sandwiches

Autumn is upon us, which means sipping wine, picking pumpkins and basking in the crisp fall air is a must.

Stay and play: Wineries, farms and an overnight stay nearby

A new animal welfare law in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs.

A new Spanish law strengthens animal rights but exempts bullfights and hunting with dogs

When you purchase an immediate annuity, you're paying a lump sum now in exchange for a stream of payments over a fixed period or for your lifetime.

Why retirees may want to buy an immediate annuity now

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation's highest

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Carlos and Naylan Juarez, the father-and-son duo behind I Am Nacho Mama, talk about moving their popular pan-Latin eatery from a food truck to a restaurant. Newsday food writer Scott Vogel reports.

I Am Nacho Mama menu draws on family's diverse Latin background

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano chats with Jack Skellington at Alibi Lounge in Farmingdale, which has transformed into Jack's Nightmare, a Halloween pop-up inspired by "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

'This is Halloween'

This weekend is packed with fun things to do. From Oktoberfest to a preseason New York Islanders/Rangers game, check out what's happening on Long Island. 

What's up on LI: Oktoberfest, preseason hockey and the circus comes to town

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is returning to Old Bethpage Village Restoration from Sept. 22 through Nov. 5, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

The return of the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

From a haunted treehouse to a mermaid costume contest, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at Long Island's fall festivals for 2023.

There's a festival happening almost every weekend

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Ali Weiss Jewelry in Roslyn to learn about jewelry stacking. This is the first Long Island location of Ali Weiss' store, which is known for fine jewelry and luxury ear piercing.

Ear piercing experience opens in Roslyn

On a tour of Long Island's beer gardens, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Repeal XVIII in Huntington and Garden Social Beer Garden & Kitchen in East Meadow.

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Paprika in Great Neck to learn more about Israeli food.

'It's so exciting to see the flavors of Israel'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday food writer Andi Berlin talk about Newsday's Top 100 restaurants of 2023.

Newsday food writer talks 3 restaurants on the Top 100 list

A look at Waterdrinker North Folk, which opened Sept. 1, in Riverhead. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports. 

Popular farm opens new location 

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel helps Hampton Oyster Company farm for their famous Mermaid Makeout oysters.

Scott Vogel farms for oysters

From apple picking at Windy Acres to seeing sunflowers at Waterdrinker Family Farm and sipping cider at the Riverhead Ciderhouse, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at fall fun on Long Island.

Fall fun preview: Apples, sunflowers and cider

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Designer Gabriela Hearst marked her farewell from Chloé with a jubilant dance alongside Rio's samba school Mangueira, showcasing a collection emphasizing modernity and femininity.

Last samba in Paris: Gabriela Hearst exits Chloé dancing, not crying, with runway swan song

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Find the best things to do this weekend in Nassau & Suffolk, including festivals, shopping and day trips to Fire Island, the Hamptons and North Fork.