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Over the past decade, these motels on the North Fork have sprung back to life.

Retro motels

It's time to start planning. See inside the 2024 Fun Book with guides to waterside towns, seafood experiences and more.

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Amid ongoing wars, hardening political divides and accelerating climate change, Milan designers made a play for escapism on the second day of Milan Fashion Week, mostly menswear previews for Spring-Summer 2025.

Milan menswear seeks reassurance in nostalgia and artisanal craft, from Fendi to Dolce&Gabbana

One in four older adults in the U.S. fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death.

Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps

Seafood-centric eatery opens in Hamptons

A Pennsylvania man with a brain tumor was able to die knowing his wife would be taken care of by lottery winnings.

Her dying husband worried she'd have money troubles. Then she won the lottery

Milan Fashion Week of mostly menswear previews has opened with two co-ed collections, underlining that the old calendar rules no longer apply.

Moschino shreds fashion rules and Dsquared2 turns up the heat on the first day of Milan Fashion Week

Long Island gets TikTok-famous stuffed bagel 

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Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather.

High orange juice prices may be on the table for a while due to disease and extreme weather

Correction: Climate-Men Eating Meat story

A zoo in Tennessee says an antelope choked on a squeezable food pouch and died over the weekend.

Zoo in Tennessee blames squeezable food pouch for beloved antelope's death

The chefs heading Team USA at an international food competition this week in New Orleans are incorporating flavors of their native California in dishes featuring New Orleans regional ingredients.

You don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ.

A watchdog report says a Minnesota state agency's inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids created the opportunities that led to the theft of $250 million in one of the country's largest pandemic aid fraud cases.

Audit finds Minnesota agency's lax oversight fostered theft of $250M from federal food aid program

A local mom opened and named the shop with her own village in mind. 

It takes a village to raise kids — and run this new Sayville shop 

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Won KBBQ, a family-owned, all-you-can-eat Korean barbeque restaurant in Carle Place.

Inside Won KBBQ in Carle Place

Taylor Swift impersonator is here on Long Island

Long Island has its very own Taylor Swift?

You'll find everything from an avocado-topped Chilean hot dog to a frank and beans masterpiece.

Does this LI village have the best hot dogs?

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez dine al fresco at The Shed in Westbury and Vern in West Babylon.

'Look at this outdoor space'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tried two new Hamptons restaurants: Arthur & Sons in Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor Tavern.

'My mother would like your mother's meatballs'

The $5 million lawsuit claims Cold Stone was falsely advertising pistachio in their ice cream.

Where's the pistachio? 

See which clothing stores are new to the Hamptons this summer. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports. 

New shops ready for East End summer season 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Pure Soul, a seasonal shop on Shelter Island with coastal-inspired clothing, accessories and gifts.

Pure Soul boutique: After a storm, it became her shelter.

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Lavender by the Bay on the North Fork and a new field at Waterdrinker in Manorville. 

Enjoy these purple paradises

Instead of buying pre-made candles, Fire and Wixx in Patchogue actually allows you to make your own

Make your own candles at this Long Island spot

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited two North Fork restaurants that are kicking off their first summer seasons. 

New throwback diner and a brewery

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus explores Wild Fork Foods in West Hempstead. The national chain, which specializes in frozen meats, also has a Lake Grove location and an upcoming Plainview location.

Shopping for rare meats at Wild Fork Foods in West Hempstead

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The cafe occupies one half of the red barn; the other half is a specialty market.