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.

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Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok

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See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.

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

Turkey trots & 5K runs

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A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping.

Sweet-tart cranberries and candied ginger make this buckle the perfect holiday treat

The small plates and wine list make this a destination even for pizza-avoiders.

Rule-defying pizzeria opens on LI

Its signature item is Instagram-worthy cheesecake on a stick.

Teen-and-father duo opens 2nd LI bakery

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

Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery in the Himalayas

Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding ways to tap taxpayer money used more typically for public schools.

Ohio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it's unconstitutional

The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month's election: It's releasing a Betty White stamp.

Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved 'Golden Girls' actor

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PopUp Bagels, which has spent the last few summers in the Hamptons, opens permanent shop in Roslyn.

Trendy pop-up bagel shop opens permanent location

Churchill is a remote Canadian town that not only lives with the predator next door, but loves it.

In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

There's one exercise group that says you really can keep up with outdoor workouts through the winter.

The November Project gets people outside to exercise and socialize together all winter long

If it seems like the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales start earlier and earlier every year it's because they do. 

Don't sleep on Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel savings this year

The store buys gently used items like clothes, toys, books and strollers.

Buyback store opens, selling gently used and new items for kids

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

2 witch-themed shopping crawls come to Main Street

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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.

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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.

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'

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

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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

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