Kristen and Shawn Meyer, of East Islip, a couple who are both teachers, won a head-to-toe fashion and style revamp as the winners of Newsday’s 2019 Teacher Makeover. Come back Aug. 23 to see their transformation.


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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>

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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Grab your hats and brooms and join a spooktacular evening of shopping and discounts.

2 witch-themed shopping crawls come to Main Street

Discover the vibrant and edgy designs of Esé Azénabor, a Nigerian-born fashion designer known for her colorful and dramatic creations showcased at New York Fashion Week.

Nigerian-born boutique owner sets out to 'empower women' through fashion

Unique stores, a Norman Rockwell-style art exhibit and one of Feed Me's Top 50 best restaurants make it worth the drive.

Shop, eat and make chocolates in Sea Cliff

These customizable spaces allow hairstylists, nail techs and others to create personalized environments, manage their schedules and build their brands, enhancing the client experience.

The rise of the salon suite: A new concept offers a one-stop shop for beauty needs 

Elyse captures a "feel good" vibe, encouraging individuality and magic with every visit.

Inspired by a psychic encounter, LIer opens new boutique in Greenlawn

You can find both indoor and outdoor Halloween-themed goodies, including artisan witches and candles in seasonal scents.

New Halloween pop-up shop opens inside Hicks Nurseries

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Newlyweds are skewing older, with the average age now 32. This has led many to finance their own weddings, opting for budget-friendly strategies and creative planning to manage costs.

Who pays for the wedding? These millennial couples are picking up the tab

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

"The best part of traveling is in the discovery," says the globe-trotter.

Find treasures from Morocco, Italy and more at new home décor shop 

Explore North Fork's scenic highway from Wading River to Peconic, featuring farm stands with pumpkins, homemade cider and cinnamon-dusted doughnuts. Stop by eclectic boutiques for seasonal delights.

6 North Fork shops along the pumpkin trail worth a visit

The specialty store carries a wide selection of fun vintage treasures.

Gamer opens comic book and collectible toy store

Explore the changing fads, fashions, foods and formalities of Long Island weddings through the decades, from tuxedos to golf shirts and prime rib to vegan options.

How Long Island wedding fads have changed over the years

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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

We went to Great Neck, Wantagh and Yaphank to check out three of Long Island's spookiest Halloween displays.

Deck the ghouls at these spooky spots

Newsday reporter Rachel Weiss got a behind-the-scenes look at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse transformation in Bellport.

Behind the scenes at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse

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Owner Bunnii Buglione has been making her own soaps and candles for over a decade.

Avid crafter opens shop filled with handmade treasures

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