The Dark Night Halloween Trail, which takes place outdoors on the grounds of the Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater in Farmingville, combines a classic haunted trail walk with the cultural energy of the 1990s.


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Jaguars, muscle cars, hot rods are all revved up and ready to be seen.

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Halloween is upon us and for those seeking a scare or some seasonal fun a plan is needed.

Halloween trail of terror: Plan your spooky weekend

Spooky season has begun and there is something for everyone.

Guide to Halloween fun all month long

Long Islanders can choose from four haunted car washes in both Nassau and Suffolk this Halloween season.

Halloween haunted car washes to drive through this season

It's Halloween all year for these Long Islanders who perform at festivals and children's parties. 

'Office' attire means a crown, tail or wig for costumed character actors 

Get your home ready for fall with tips from Steffy Degreff, author of "A Home for Every Season." NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Steffy Degreff's tips on decorating for fall

From the minute you arrive you feel like you're in a horror movie.

Darkside Haunted House celebrates 25 years: Take a peek inside

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NewsdayTV's Elisa's DiStefano chats with Darkside Haunted House creator Mike Meola, who is celebrating 25 years of his haunted house in Wading River.

Darkside owner celebrates 25 years of scares

The fall brings a slew of haunted experiences to Long Island.

Haunted houses to visit this spooky season

Select seatings for children are available. 

Inside the Jack's Nightmare Halloween Pop Up 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano chats with Jack Skellington at Alibi Lounge in Farmingdale, which has transformed into Jack's Nightmare, a Halloween pop-up inspired by "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

'This is Halloween'

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration Sept. 22.

Blaze returns this fall with new Long Island-inspired pumpkins

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is returning to Old Bethpage Village Restoration from Sept. 22 through Nov. 5, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

The return of the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

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From new rides at Adventureland to Long Island's best seafood restaurants to must-see summer concerts, here's your inside look at Newsday's summer Fun Book.

Elisa DiStefano kick-starts summer with the Fun Book show

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse visited Adventureland in Farmingdale and Scott's Pointe in Calverton to see what's new for summer 2024.

What's new at Adventureland and Scott's Pointe: From water attractions to amusements 

From a wellness cafe to an Italian restaurant and an ice cream shop, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checked out what's new in Port Washington.

Sampling Port Washington's new food 

Seafood chain Red Lobster has permanently closed its Stony Brook location amid a nationwide sweep. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

About 50 Red Lobsters closed suddenly, including an LI location

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

Trying Rockville Centre's famous Ipswich clams

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.

Is it a breakfast? Is it a dessert? Meet the crookie

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

'Mocha Moms is a sisterhood of women of color'

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.