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It's that time of year, when the fun starts to move inside. Here's where you can sing karaoke, play arcade games and more. 

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Irish novelist John Banville has enjoyed unlimited access to Spain's Prado Museum for the past month as its latest writer-in-residence.

'The pictures, they look at you.' A stroll with novelist John Banville through Spain's Prado Museum

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A museum in Virginia has nearly finished restoring the nation's oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.

Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience

The eighth edition, at The Heckscher Museum of Art, displays the works of 60 artists through Jan. 19.

Artists tackle politics, social issues in the Long Island Biennial

Early November days bring early Santa and more.

Santa's Wonderland, Lake Placid and more: 3 ways LIers can travel this weekend

Pair your glass of rosé with live music this season as some Long Island wineries are hosting indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Live music schedule at wineries this fall

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New York City has embraced the food hall concept full-throttle in recent years, and at present there are at least 25 of them scattered throughout the boroughs.

5 NYC food halls worth a special trip

Experts warn: Check that expiration date (and understand what it means).

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Pristine Colonial towns, crystal-clear lake waters, hand-painted pottery: You may not have heard of these destinations, but one of them just might be your next dream trip.

4 most underrated vacation spots in Mexico

Trick-or-treaters and crafters young and old can still take part in the Halloween tradition at special events happening throughout the month. 

Paint your own pumpkin at these Halloween classes

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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'

When you're a restaurant critic, however, the chills come all year long, and every dinner has the potential to morph into fright night.

Food critics dish on Long Island dining nightmares

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'

An inside look at local Long Island businesses getting in the spook season spirit

Here's where to get fall themed treats on Long Island

Halloween is soon upon us and fall festive pop-up experiences are appearing on Long Island.

These Halloween inspired pop-ups are coming to Long Island

Emmy Winner: What happens when strangers eat together? Newsday's Scott Vogel invited four random people to dine at the communal table at Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar in Babylon.

'Will you come eat with me?'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Per Tutti in St. James, an Italian language and cultural center that offers classes for children and adults of all backgrounds.

'This was always my dream'

Emmy Winner: The Shinnecock Kelp Farmers are 6 indigenous women who work to re-seed the bay. But for them, while it's important to help rid the waters of toxins, it's also a way for them to stay connected with 10,000 years of their cultural heritage.

WINNER For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with cultural heritage

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

4 places to visit in Sea Cliff 

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

Customers of Dang BBQ in Seaford may recognize the seating booths, which are from the diner that was originally at this location. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks it out.

'I loved the retro look of the old 50s-style diner'

Puebla native Raul de Jesus and his wife Elizabeth Guevara own Casa Dorado in Riverhead, where you can taste the homemade flavors of Atlixco, Puebla. NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin reports.

The unofficial taco capital of Long Island

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A food critic revisits the once-prolific sit-down chain in the weeks leading up to its closure.

Food critic dines at TGI Fridays one last time

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