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Get a sneak peek inside the 2026 Fun Book with guides to apple picking, hidden shops, fall hikes, winter holiday activities and so much more.

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On Long Island, these funny folks are serious about a second career doing stand-up.

It's no joke juggling comedy and a day job on LI

From shucking contests to live entertainment, Long Islanders head to the annual Oyster Festival for fall fun.

Photos: LIers head to the Oyster Fest

Ride in a zombie-driven terror cart into the woods, with more than 20 live actors, holograms, sound effects and ground fog.

New LI haunted attraction takes you on a terrifying ride

Join the Manhattan book crawl for a shopping spree at independent bookstores, complete with discounts and a festive holiday market visit.

Explore LI, NYC indie bookstores at new book crawl events

Fans can see thriller, horror and dark fantasy movie screenings during Deepwells Mansion Macabre on Oct. 31.

New Halloween film festival set to haunt historic LI mansion

After the fire, Milleridge Inn hopes to reopen by the holidays.

Milleridge Inn won't host annual Halloween village

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

The cost of living on Long Island is causing some Gen Zers to live at home with their parents. Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss was more.

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Hair we Share to see the process of turning donated hair into wigs.

LI Works: Giving wigs to those in need

Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

New voting machines at Long Island polling places

Laura Otton, perinatal mental health therapist and owner of Therapy for Motherhood, talks to NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about the logistics of returning to work after having a baby.

Working Moms: Negotiating a return to work

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed steps into the vineyards at Bedell Cellars to get an inside look at the action, the artistry, and the fresh flavors shaping Long Island's latest vintage.

Out East: Harvest time at Bedell Cellars

Rori Zura was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 33. Today, she helps others as a cancer exercise specialist. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

The report identified over half a million hateful posts on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with monthly growth of 75%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

Liberty Water has applied to raise rates in three of the areas it serves on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Co-Owner, Dough & Co. Pizza to try the Apple Bay Pizza, which is exclusive to their Oyster Bay location.

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

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