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The eatery replaces a 31-year-old business that had three incarnations.

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Newsday's Doug Geed takes us to Water Mill to visit a farm with activities like pumpkin picking and navigating corn mazes.

Out East: Hank's Pumpkintown in Water Mill

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Optyx in Woodbury to learn more about the newest trend in eyewear.

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Carle Place High School star Ryan Leary has been told he can't play both football, as a wide receiver, and soccer in the same season, citing safety concerns. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

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"We're not the Ren Faire, but we're not NOT the Ren Faire." Meet the Society for Creative Anachronism, a midievalist organization that encompasses world history pre-1600, which has allowed its members to form lifelong bonds.

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Pickle lovers showed up in abundance for the 45th annual Greenlawn Pickle Festival. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Bolla Oil Corp, owner and founder Harry Singh, takes pride in every one of his stores and is set to expand in the New York metro area. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The deadline for a potential shutdown of the LIRR is delayed by at least two months, and possibly into the spring. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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A new school security system has been installed at Plainedge school district that includes wearable emergency badges. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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From farms to festivals to Halloween haunts, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores the fall 2025 issue of Newsday's Fun Book.

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Courtney Foley, an epoxy resin artist and the owner of Li.Art.Coasts, says her passion comes from loving to create things. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'My passion comes from just loving to create things'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East to Bridge Lane in Mattituck, where visitors can enjoy the outdoors while drinking some locally produced wine.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East for a visit to one of the oldest family owned and operated farms on the Island.

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Long Island Cares helps feed people who are facing food insecurity. Volunteer Darryl Morris talks about what it means to help those in need.

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