Disney's latest film, "Encanto," is connecting with Long Island Colombian families like the Magalhaes family in Old Westbury. Their three daughters are obsessed with the movie and toys associated with the film.


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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.

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

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Expect themed drinks and a scenic North Pole village setting, complete with a virtual train ride and festive cocktails, starting Nov. 21.

North Pole winter dining pop-up experience coming to LI

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

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Per Tutti in St. James introduces toddlers to Italian culture and language, embedding words like "ragni" into playful lessons.

Growing up Italian: Children's center in St. James teaches toddlers the language

When Ariya Khilall, 2, of Valley Stream, saw the costume rack, she insisted on immediately putting on a Tinker Bell outfit over her clothing.

Moana voice actor surprises kids at children's hospital, delivers 200 Halloween costumes 

Everyone from teens to senior citizens are learning the classic parlor game.

Once a fading pastime, mah-jongg is making a comeback on LI

Oyster Fest returned to the hamlet of Oyster Bay Saturday and continues today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oyster Fest draws seafood lovers to Oyster Bay

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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

Feteness is a Caribbean-inspired fitness class in Elmont led by Allie Guilbaud, who said she started the class because she wanted a space where fitness felt fun.

'Leave your woes on the dance floor'

Rob Cervoni, owner of Taglio in Mineola, teaches Newsday food writer Erica Marcus how to make a pizza.

Making pizza at Taglio in Mineola

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.

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

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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.

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