Frank Abbracciamento, owner of Abbracciamento in Lynbrook, spoke about his Italian heritage and how it influenced his work in the restaurant. 


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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries Feed Me critics' picks for the best seafood at Kyma in Roslyn and Bigelow's in Rockville Centre.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Apricot Lane Boutique in Smithtown, which sells clothes for women of all ages.

Local mom opens boutique with ties to humanitarian causes

Meet some of Long Island's prized pedigrees preparing for the Westminster Dog Show. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

It's 'like the Super Bowl of dog shows'

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries different variations of the crookie, a cookie-stuffed croissant, at Fiorello Dolce in Huntington and Torte Jeff in Port Jefferson.

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The Long Island chapter of Mocha Moms hosts monthly events for mothers of color. Newsday's Beth Whitehouse reports.

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Everly & Co. Boutique opened in Babylon in the former Ohh La La space. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

"I want you to feel like you're shopping with a friend that you can trust."

Students at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts rehearse "Big Shot," a musical set to Billy Joel's songs. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'Definitely a weight bringing these songs to life'

Luke Harmon, 8, of East Setauket, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and his father said he didn't know how to communicate. That is, until Luke learned to express himself by building Legos.

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus talks with Pizzeria Undici owners about the inspiration behind their Massapequa pizzeria.

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Waterdrinker's annual Tulip Festival is now at two locations. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports from Riverhead.

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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. 

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