<p>You might recognize these faces from TikTok &mdash; they&#39;re all Long Island natives who have thousands or even millions of followers. They post comedy skits with their families, offer cooking advice or voice their opinions on everything from wearing a hijab to the taste of a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.</p>

<p>Here&rsquo;s how these&nbsp;content creators use TikTok to build their careers.</p>


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Experts said many of the diseases and conditions that crop up later in life can be managed or controlled through lifestyle modification and medications.

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Authorities found 18 illegal firearms, including eight ghost guns, six assault weapons and other equipment and ammunition.

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Suffolk police officer George Trimigliozzi and Islip phys ed teacher Steven Arey are accused, along with two others, of operating a prostitution ring out of two Suffolk brothels for five years.

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A Suffolk police officer and a public school teacher have been indicted on charges that they managed sex workers at brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon.

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Long Islanders react to the first town-approved marijuana dispensary to open in Brookhaven. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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A fatal single-car crash occurred Monday night on the parkway in North Massapequa. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Members of the Shinnecock Nation and other Indigenous communities gathered at Agawam Park in Southampton on Monday for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.

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New Hyde Park and Huntington held parades for Columbus Day, as the Island marks that holiday and Indigenous Peoples' Day this weekend.

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Girl Scouts learned about Latino aviators for Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of Remon Gibson, 43, of Bellport, who is charged with operating as a major drug trafficker. 

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Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

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