<p>Koltun began posting TikToks in the hospital to show how she paints by using her mouth as well as other tasks that she does on a regular basis.</p>


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

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Take a scenic drive to Greenport for dining pleasures, whether you're in the mood for a plateful of local oysters, a bowl of restorative ramen — or something in between.

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Thrift the Runway offers curated vintage fashion, featuring brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade.

Lifelong thrifter launches new vintage storefront

There's four restaurants know the ways of eggplant and tofu, but they also have great food in general, meatless or not.

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From exploring Beacon's galleries and Main Street to walking above the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, the seasonal service offers an easy way to plan a fall day trip without driving.

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The bivalves were everywhere in evidence, but there was also a wide array of other seafood: lobster nachos, jumbo fried shrimp, fried clams, calamari, crawfish, among others. The event continues Sunday.

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Ditch is planning to open its third Long Island restaurant, replacing Kings Park community staple Relish.

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The $215 (plus tax and gratuity), 18-plus course omakase experience will have two seatings, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Private 18-course dining experience opens below popular sushi spot

The applicant for the planned IHOP restaurant is seeking to make interior alterations for a 196-seat eatery that would be in a 5,560-square-foot building, a town spokesperson said.

IHOP headed to Suffolk space formerly occupied by restaurant chain

That chill in the air means sweet treats now come in flavors pumpkin, apple, maple and more.

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A second location is set to open Wednesday.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed goes inside Critterville Farm Sanctuary to meet the rescued animals finding a second chance and the local passion that keeps it all going.

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Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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

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High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

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Islandia village officials have cleared the path to build a mixed-use development with hundreds of housing units and 50 hotel rooms on 13 acres of vacant land near Jake's 58 casino. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman explores the historic and festive charm of Sleepy Hollow during a fall day trip.

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According to Babylon town tax documents, the proposed increase will cost the average household about $115 a year. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin tried some new martini combinations at Beacon in Long Beach.

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Billy Joel will be auctioning off more than 70 motorcycles at Gooding Christie's in Manhattan next month. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger got a sneak peek at three.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Das Biergarten in Long Beach.

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Katherine Schiro talks about self love, body positivity and motherhood.

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At 4 years old, they met at a pool in Orlando, Florida, quickly realizing they were from the same town, going to the same nursery school.

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