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Explore how scavenger hunts extend summer fun into the school year at parks, beaches and museums.

Try this two-part scavenger hunt at an LI beach

From Stanley to Owala, Long Island students and parents debate the best water bottles for school, focusing on leak prevention and durability.

Battle of the bottles: LI kids debate this season's trendiest back-to-school accessory 

Summer offers a less crowded but still fun-filled alternative to the East End's jam-packed fall festival season.

Farms known for fall fun are getting a boost in summer visitors, owners say

The epic dinosaur adventure features kid-friendly rides, exhibits, fossil hunts, food trucks and more.

Animatronic dinosaurs take over LI mall during LuminoCity's Dino Safari

Camp photographers, facial recognition technology and mobile apps are changing the way parents hear about summer camp.

LI summer camps using facial recognition to give parents a look at their kids' day

The state will analyze the impact that Fire Island Pedicab, operating since 2019, has had on Robert Moses State Park operations.

NYS reviewing whether popular Fire Island pedicab service should return next summer

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Head to these parks with slides, water shooters and splash pads that are open to residents and nonresidents.

5 splash parks to visit before the end of summer that offer thrills for kids

As the nostalgic "logo" of Fire Island slowly disappears from the sidewalks, some suggest it's reflective of a change in rental patterns.

The symbol of Fire Island is vanishing. Where are the red wagons?

A bugle call playing "Reveille" still wakes campers each morning.

100 summers at NYS' oldest 4-H summer camp

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children between the ages of 1 and 4, according to the CDC.

Swim lessons start at 4-6 months for babies. How LI's youngest swimmers learn

The event is meant to offer camaraderie, education and physical and emotional help to breastfeeding women.

Free event this weekend highlights breastfeeding awareness

State regulations require homeowners to install fences and alarms near their pools. 

Backyard pool safety: What families need to know

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The restaurant's owner could not be reached for comment.

Social media reports an eviction notice posted on the door

Dix Hills native Evan Hirsch grew his audience on TikTok by showing what he's most known for in the fashion world — transforming dresses into other dresses. Hirsch, 26, is now preparing for his first solo show at New York Fashion Week.

Long Islander designs clothing line inspired by Dix Hills home

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has a look at all of the fun at Cedar Beach and Tobay Beach.

'We're on vacation, without really going anywhere'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at the best ways to savor summer after Labor Day. 

Summer fun continues after Labor Day 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Marie Elena Martinez visit restaurants that continue their outdoor dining offerings past Labor Day.

Seafood and outdoor dining at Dirty Taco in Port Washington

Professor's Diner, in the Kings Park Plaza shopping center, will be closing its doors on Aug. 31 after 40 years in business. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Rising prices and a declining customer base'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and food writer Marie Elena Martinez seek out Long Island restaurants where you can dine in the sand.

Feet in the sand with a drink in hand

Located in the heart of Huntington Village, Dough & Co. in features fresh and organics ingredients, four different styles of pizzas, and over 14 toppings.

Dough & Co.'s owner takes us inside one of LI's top pizza spots

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano dines at Amalfi in Amalfi Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails in Hampton Bays and The Cove in Glen Cove.

Escape to Italy and Greece without leaving Long Island

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano builds a bouquet at the pick-your-own flower field at Horton's Flower Farm in Riverhead.

'Flowers make people happy'

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'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus shows off her method for getting the most out of each section of a lobster.

Our food writer's tips for eating a lobster

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The Islip location has four pickleball courts inside a building that previously was a sports training facility.

Want to learn to play pickleball? Indoor facility opens with beginner-friendly lessons 

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