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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon.

Exploring Belmont Lake State Park: 'We're more than just a picnic park'

Discover pumpkin picking spots on Long Island. Visit farms like Elwood, Schmitt's, and Stakey's for a fun fall day.

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On your marks, get set and go to these races all over Long Island.

Running races, walks schedule for fall

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The park offers special events including the annual Great Jack-o'-lantern Sail, the Holiday Tree Lighting and more. 

Rent a pedal boat or attend a Halloween event this fall at this state park

State law requires children younger than 14 to wear helmets.

Where to go bike riding: Trails, boardwalks and more 

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Long Island tennis centers offer athletes and newbies a space to play and learn the sport. 

Singles, doubles and more: Where to play tennis 

Here's a step-by-step guide to four destinations that at least feel like the edge of the known world.

4 'end of LI' fall hikes to try

Discover apple picking spots on Long Island. Visit top farms like Hank's, Harbes, and Lewin for a fun fall day.

Where to go apple picking 

Here's a guide to where you can see how the other half lived.

Gold Coast walking tours offer a wealth of riches

While most farms offering corn mazes are east of Yaphank, there are choices to the west.

3 corn mazes to explore without traveling far

What started out as a game for their children has grown in popularity throughout the United States.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out the fall menus at The Union in East Meadow and Off the Hook in Freeport.

Butternut squash pizza and more fall dishes to try

Newsday food critic Andi Berlin dives into why two eateries made the cut on this year's Top 50 restaurants list. 

Ramen and baleadas: 2 favorites among LI's Top 50 eateries

Long Island sisters Amy Lynn and Danielle Safaty each had both breasts removed in their 20s, before they had any signs of breast cancer. Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse reports.

'Almost nearly eliminate your risk'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits ClawCADE at Roosevelt Field mall.

'People love prizes'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Dark Horse Tavern in Rockville Centre and Prost in Garden City.

Elisa DiStefano visits LI beer gardens

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at Oheka Castle's "Bridgerton"-inspired high tea, which will take place on Sept. 29.

'We have a location; we're having a party'

NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano tries apple cider doughnuts at Woodside Orchards in Aquebogue and Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic.

Watch the doughnuts being made at LI farms

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta explore the fall 2024 issue of Newsday's Fun Book.

Sneak peek inside Newsday's fall Fun Book

The Fire Island Pedicab, which provides two mile long rides from Robert Moses State Park Field 5 to the border of Kismet, is under review by the state parks department to determine whether such a service should continue next year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm upset, I take it every weekend'

From GoBungee Fitness in Massapequa to Fit Factory in Bohemia, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at some aerial fitness classes on Long Island.

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries a bungee fitness class.

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson sat down with Newsday's FeedMe team to talk about the top 50 restaurants project.

'Truly quintessential Long Island restaurants'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits two Long Island boutiques with DIY fashion. 

'Everyone's into customization these days'

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Any moment this year, sky watchers will have a blast looking up and see a star they couldn't see before.

Long Islanders can see comets, meteors this fall 

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