Austin Handler explained how he and his wife created a Harry Potter-inspired room under the stairs in their Water Mill home for their son, Wesley.


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

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A U.S.-born Buddhist lama celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony.

Today he is a high school football player. Soon he'll be a Buddhist lama in the Himalayas

A special Thanksgiving weekend edition of tips and trips.

Thanksgiving weekend getaways: 3 destinations to kick off the holiday season

Almost every table has a view of Long Island Sound.

New Gold Coast restaurant has water views

While diplomats negotiated at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, climate experts played a board game where players are supposed to work together to combat global warming.

In a board game, climate experts work to save the world, which diplomats at COP29 try in real life

Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade, but summers in her native India are now so hot that she can't train there anymore.

Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up

When Jean-Charles de Castelbajac saw Notre Dame cathedral burn in April 2019, he felt compelled to act.

Fashion designer describes invitation to work on Notre Dame cathedral's reopening as 'a calling'

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The boutique is geared toward the modern sophisticated and trendy woman.

Friends open women's boutique geared toward 30-somethings and older

There you'll find creative gifts like a monthly cheese subscription, Irish Santa figurines and one-of-a-kind fashions.

5 festive downtowns for unique holiday gifts

They officially announced their grand opening on social media on Nov. 7.

Mexican eatery opens second LI location

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

The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks offers attendees free beer with an ingredient that's surprising to many — treated wastewater.

At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

Late November is for Coney, Carolina and Korea.

Chills and thrills: 3 getaways Long Islanders should take this weekend

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Lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement: Fall walks, runs and turkey trots have begun.

Experience a turkey trot on Long Island

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and 317 Main Street executive chef Eric LeVine put a twist on turkey by adding pumpkin tortelloni.

Making turkey and pumpkin tortelloni for Thanksgiving

NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano tries apple cider doughnuts at Woodside Orchards in Aquebogue and Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic.

Watch the doughnuts being made at LI farms

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

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

4 places to visit in Sea Cliff 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at "Disney on Ice: Let's Dance," which is at UBS Arena through Nov. 17.

'One big Disney dance party'

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

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

How Adam and the Metal Hawks got started on TikTok

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Bounce! in Syosset, one of several trampoline parks on Long Island offering special hours for toddlers only.

'I like how exclusive it is for them'

Combining sweet treats with candle-making at this Long Island location

Try a dessert candle-making class with family and friends

 NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries sweet and savory pies at Hometown Bake Shop and Youngs Farm.

'I have never seen so many pies in one place'

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'

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Get into the holiday spirit and choose the pine, spruce or fir of your own.

Cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open for the season this weekend

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