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Long Islanders are making a wish on permanent bracelets at Hitch

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Here are new activities coming this summer at amusement parks just a road trip away from Long Island.

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Coming up: Crafts, antiques and food tasting events.

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Turn your trip to the Tanger Outlets into an experience with fresh entities in the worlds of fashion, furniture, food and fun.

Eat, shop, play: 10 new places to explore at the outlets

The space is a few-in-one experience featuring a beauty bar, crystal shop, art space and lash lounge.

Get a haircut then shop for crystals at this new beauty bar 

The boutique offers shoppers custom orders and individualized styling advice.

Have a style vision? See it come to life at new custom-order boutique 

New shopping and dining experiences are popping up around Long Island.

New stores on LI to explore

Clasp-free jewelry is a trendy and symbolic accessory.

4 friends open permanent jewelry boutique

The trend allows people to pay homage to the nostalgic allure of jewelry trends from their youth, while embracing one's own personal style.

Charm necklaces are back: Here's where to make your own

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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 

Some parents take their kids to the pediatrician, while others find boutique experiences at local shops and jewelers.

How LI parents decide on first ear piercing, and where to go to for the milestone

"It's the longest place I've ever lived and it's like a repository of life," she says of her home.

Inspired by her Bridgehampton home, Christie Brinkley launches clothing line

They're back — along with lazy days and delightful fireflies.

Your vacation is their busy season. What it's like running a seasonal shop in Montauk, Fire Island

A lifelong globetrotter, Williamson sources furniture, home goods, glassware, clothes and more from unexpected places.

NYC lifestyle brand opens first LI outpost

The shop specializes in art, vintage and thrift.

Aunt and niece duo open thrift store on the East End

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin took NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano to 2 of her favorite barbecue restaurants on Long Island.

Trying 2 of Long Island's best BBQ restaurants

Located in the heart of Huntington Village, Dough & Co. in features fresh and organics ingredients, four different styles of pizzas, and over 14 toppings.

Dough & Co.'s owner takes us inside one of LI's top pizza spots

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?

This shop makes ice cream in less than two minutes

At Port Jefferson Yacht Club sailing school, students ages 6 to 17 learn to skipper their own boat. NewsdayTV's Beth Whitehouse reports.

'It's really fun to sail'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checked out some new stores and restaurants at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park.

It's time for summer shopping

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at food, fashion and fun in the Hamptons this summer.

Summer in the Hamptons is just heating up

Festival season has arrived with plenty of crafts, antiques and food tasting events

Fill your summer with fairs and festivals on Long Island

Jackson Hall American Bar & Grille in East Islip serves six lobster rolls, including a lobster bomb. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try them all.

A lobster bomb? Tasting the creations at Jackson Hall

It's a triple-meat affair at Claws Seafood Market in West Sayville.

Food critic tries $85 lobster roll

Take a look inside this unique Long Island business where you can get a tattoo and a latte all in the same space.

Now on the menu at this coffee shop: tattoos

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited two Long Island locations where you can make your own charm bracelet.

Where to make your own charm braclets on LI

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Their business models differ; longevity remains.

LI's oldest stores: Owners share secrets to their 50+ years

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