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<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.</span></p>

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Turkey trots have long been an annual holiday morning tradition in communities across Long Island. 

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Sometimes opponents think players on Gallaudet's women's volleyball team are trying to distract them by using their hands and arms to talk in American Sign Language.

Gallaudet women's volleyball team is signing, quietly winning and rolling into the NCAA Tournament

If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep.

Small, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for under $50

PopUp Bagels, which has spent the last few summers in the Hamptons, opens permanent shop in Roslyn.

Trendy pop-up bagel shop opens permanent location

Long Island is filled with tree and menorah lightings, Santa sightings, Nativity scenes, more.

Your guide to holiday celebrations on LI: Christmas tree and menorah lightings, festivals and more

The serviceberry tree is a North American native tree that AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano thinks is sadly underused.

Serviceberry is a sadly underused native tree that helps wildlife and is worth planting

You have until Dec. 31 to enjoy the chicken Parm, shrimp oreganata and sfogliata.

Legendary Italian restaurant to close after 64 years

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A new court document details what federal prosecutors in Minnesota say was a frantic effort by two defendants to get a juror to vote for an acquittal in a pandemic fraud case.

Texts reveal details of an effort to bribe a juror in a fraud case, prosecutors say

With its 1920s service station vibe and decor, Ford's Garage is a step back in time.

Nostalgic burger spot opens at LI mall

Its signature item is Instagram-worthy cheesecake on a stick.

Teen-and-father duo opens 2nd LI bakery

From steakhouse sweet corn to chili-glazed Brussels sprouts, these LI chefs share their recipes.

3 LI restaurant dishes you can make for Thanksgiving

An Iowa-based group that strives to alleviate world hunger is announcing a leadership change as it works to expand its international focus.

The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

A U.S.-born Buddhist lama celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony.

Today he is a high school football player. Soon he'll be a Buddhist lama in the Himalayas

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and 317 Main Street executive chef Eric LeVine put a twist on turkey by adding pumpkin tortelloni.

Making turkey and pumpkin tortelloni for Thanksgiving

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

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Sea Cliff to see what's new.

4 places to visit in Sea Cliff 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at "Disney on Ice: Let's Dance," which is at UBS Arena through Nov. 17.

'One big Disney dance party'

The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Bounce! in Syosset, one of several trampoline parks on Long Island offering special hours for toddlers only.

'I like how exclusive it is for them'

Combining sweet treats with candle-making at this Long Island location

Try a dessert candle-making class with family and friends

 NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries sweet and savory pies at Hometown Bake Shop and Youngs Farm.

'I have never seen so many pies in one place'

Spas in Brightwaters and Garden City offer pumpkin skin treatments for the fall season. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports. 

'This is the best from the massage world and hydrating world'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns all about seasonal color analysis, a method used to determine the palette of colors that best complement your natural features.

Color analysis TikTok trend reaches Long Island: How to find your perfect shade

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Long Island is filled with daylong playdate ideas that are sprinkled with a bit of thanks.

5 playdate ideas for Thanksgiving break

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