What is coding, anyway? Nisha Bhalla, senior adviser for The Coder School, which first opened in Syosset in 2017, and Noreen Kazi, its owner, explain in its Roslyn location on Sept 28 what students learn at the school and why coding is important.


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The 31st annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach is set to raise over $2.3 million.

70,000 expected at this weekend's Jones Beach breast cancer walk

Particularly for younger students, a driver, as the first and final face they see in the school day, can bridge the transition to school.

All aboard! Bus drivers ease journey back to school

Suffolk Credit Union Arena in Brentwood welcomes the Brick Convention, showcasing Lego artists, fan builders and exclusive creations. 

Traveling Lego Brick Convention coming to LI for the first time

Here are some family-friendly Halloween events for kids, where they can participate for no charge.

Trick-or-treat: Free Halloween events for kids

Created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974, the character remains a beloved icon, with collectibles ranging from stationery to high-end couture.

Hello Kitty isn't worth much as a collectible, but she's a high-value item to these LIers

"I was always thinking why I didn't have it," one mother said of her quinceañera. For her daughters, she said, "I want them thinking everything is possible in life."

$50G for a quinceañera: Why some LIers want to give the next generation what they missed out on

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The exhibit is a labor of love for Srinivas Jayashankar, who spends the better part of a year assembling the scenes for Navaratri, the Hindu festival that began Oct. 3 and ends Oct. 12.

'Keeping the tradition alive': LI man's Navaratri display celebrates Hindu religion, customs

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What's more Long Island than a rainbow cookie cannoli? A new cannoleria has opened on Long Island.

Make-your-own cannoli shop opens first brick and mortar

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday reporter David J. Criblez have a sneak peek at this year's Oyster Fest.

What to expect at the new Oyster Fest

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

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries dishes from Trinidad at Trini Street Food in Valley Stream.

Our food writer tries shark, roti and other Trinidadian dishes

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited some of Long Island's coffee shops. 

Sweet corn latte and more fun flavors at LI's coffee shops

Newsday food critic Marie Elena Martinez dives into why these two eateries made the cut on this year's Top 50 restaurants list. 

Churro sundae, pistachio cheesecake: 2 favorites among LI's Top 50 eateries

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, there are a host of events across Long Island in celebration.

Hispanic Heritage Month features live music, dancing, food and more

The designer behind Esé Azénabor takes her ready-to-wear collection to the runway. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'Our goal is to show art'

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

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'

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'

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Guide to fall fun

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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