A pop-up bar based on the holiday movie "Elf" is headed to Farmingdale. Joseph Fortuna, co-owner of the Nutty Irishman, spoke to Newsday about what guests can expect at this winter wonderland event.


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Jones Beach, Long Beach, Robert Moses and more Long Island beaches to explore this summer. 

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Discover the beauty of nature and plant life at arboretums and botanical gardens.

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Here are locations where ice cream, cakes and cookies are created with ingredients just for dogs.

Ice cream and desserts for dogs at these 9 LI shops

About 67,000 beachgoers descended Friday on Jones Beach State Park for a rehearsal of the Saturday and Sunday airshow which included the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy F-18 Growler Legacy Team.

Jets rehearse over Jones Beach for annual Bethpage Air Show

A list of parks, preserves and beachfront favorites that welcome strollers.

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Whether you're a newbie to riding or a polished equestrian, you'll find the right horse at these stables.

Stables for horseback riding, where to take lessons on LI

Make a splash in one of the many swimming pools open to the public around Nassau and Suffolk.

Here are public swimming pools on Long Island

Here are nine ways to break into a new activity and spend the day having fun in the sun.

9 ways to enjoy the water: Pedal boats, water trampoline and more

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From pirate-themed courses to ones loaded with windmills, miniature golf is in full swing on Long Island.

Where to play mini-golf on LI

They're destinations for fun amid summer breezes and the sounds of nature.

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Sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure — that's all you really need to plan a day visiting one of Long Island's landmark beacons.

Lighthouse day trips to Fire Island, Montauk and Greenport

Whether you want to see a goat, spy on osprey, watch the sharks or just view the unusual, Long Island has an array of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish or amphibians that should suit your fancy.

Where to see animals on Long Island 

On a Long Island hike this summer, there's water, water everywhere, and not just in your canteen.

Hiking trails on LI that'll take you past water views 

Take advantage of Long Island's waters by renting from a pro.

Where to rent a boat, Jet Ski, more on LI 

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This weekend is packed with fun things to do. From Pride parades in Babylon, Patchogue and East Hampton to North Fork Dog Dock Diving, check out what's happening on Long Island. 

What's up on LI this weekend

Students at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School are learning how to use ChatGPT. The service is a form of artificial intelligence that can spit out a fully written essay, although students at the high school are learning how to use it properly and not abuse the service to complete assignments. 

Understanding ChatGPT in schools

Thousands packed Jones Beach for the Bethpage Air Show rehearsal  Friday with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, celebrating their 70th year of service. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. 

Up, up and away at Jones Beach!

From a new location of the Parisian womenswear shop, ba&sh, to vintage finds at Morphew and shoes made from designer scarves at Respoke, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at Southampton's newest shops.

3 new East End shops to check out

Hounds Town Hicksville specializes in dog-friendly desserts and baked goods.

Festive treats for your dog 

Including the new Baja Boathouse in Patchogue.

3 waterfront restaurants to try this summer

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta hop aboard the Paddle Pub in Patchogue to share a first look at Newsday's 2023 Summer Fun Book, Long Island's ultimate summer guide.

This is just the beginning of the summer fun

The Argentine Tango Lovers of Long Island celebrates its 23rd year of tango. The club brings together people from all ages and walks of life to communicate through dance. 

'Each tango song is a conversation:' LI club celebrates dance 

Newsday's Elisa DiStefano is on the hunt for Long Island's best pancakes.

Searching for LI's best pancakes

LI's hibachi scene is on fire: What separates a good place from an awesome one?

Benjamin and MeLinda Kann of Central Islip took their daughters Hope Grace and Lena Faith to Bohemia Union Cemetery, as they do every year on Mother's Day, to visit the graves of their older sisters, Faith and Lena Grace, who were pronounced dead at birth in 2019. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

One mother's pain: 'It never goes away'

Patrick Farrell, 19, of Northport, has spent thousands of dollars on his sneaker collection featuring 25 to 30 pairs of shoes. 

A look inside teen's rare sneaker collection featuring Nike, more

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Some liken it to having a tailgate party on the beach — but you'll need the right vehicle (and a permit).