Halloween attractions may look a little different this year. The creative director and writer of From Beyond, in Wheatley Heights, Will Wakefield, spoke to Newsday about the new spooky experience he created for families all from the comfort of their own cars.


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

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