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	For Amanda Saviano and her husband Chris Satkowitz, Halloween is something they always bonded over. When they purchased their home in Selden, they knew they wanted it to be the spookiest attraction&nbsp;on the block.&nbsp;
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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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Halloween is upon us and for those seeking a scare or some seasonal fun a plan is needed.

Halloween trail of terror: Plan your spooky weekend

Spooky season has begun and there is something for everyone.

Guide to Halloween fun all month long

Long Islanders can choose from four haunted car washes in both Nassau and Suffolk this Halloween season.

Halloween haunted car washes to drive through this season

It's Halloween all year for these Long Islanders who perform at festivals and children's parties. 

'Office' attire means a crown, tail or wig for costumed character actors 

Get your home ready for fall with tips from Steffy Degreff, author of "A Home for Every Season." NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Steffy Degreff's tips on decorating for fall

From the minute you arrive you feel like you're in a horror movie.

Darkside Haunted House celebrates 25 years: Take a peek inside

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NewsdayTV's Elisa's DiStefano chats with Darkside Haunted House creator Mike Meola, who is celebrating 25 years of his haunted house in Wading River.

Darkside owner celebrates 25 years of scares

The fall brings a slew of haunted experiences to Long Island.

Haunted houses to visit this spooky season

Select seatings for children are available. 

Inside the Jack's Nightmare Halloween Pop Up 

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'

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration Sept. 22.

Blaze returns this fall with new Long Island-inspired pumpkins

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

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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

Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez looks at the House vote on a bill that would require TikTok to separate from its Chinese owner or be banned.

Potential ban on TikTok

Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse visits L.I. Salty Kids Cove in Patchogue and Rookies Kids Fitness and Athletics in Bellmore.