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Samantha Catalano, who cosplays as Glinda, says she's portrayed the witch "at least 20 times so far."

'Wicked' impersonators soar in demand ahead of 'For Good'

About 30 different bedroom sets are displayed in the current store; in the new store, about 60 sets will be on the floor.

Popular baby gear retailer opening larger LI showroom

Gymnastics lessons develop strength, coordination and determination, skills that translate to any sport.

Gymnastics classes build confidence in LI kids

Seen by car or on foot, these light shows make for a magical holiday experience.

Holiday light season begins: 9 dazzling shows to see

The former Boy Scout councils will form one organization to oversee year-round outdoor and camping programs.

Nassau, Suffolk Scouting America councils to merge

Long Island homes put on a show for Halloween.

Halloween houses: 1,000 pumpkins in Lindenhurst, horror in Melville

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It's a clubby offshoot of the former That Meetball Place.

Late-night retro burger spot opens on LI

Get your fill of specialty farm-fresh produce.

Sustainable grocer hosts new LI pop-up

Kids can take weekly cooking classes to learn their way around the kitchen.

New kid-friendly cooking school opens on LI

Chat Noir has not been open for at least two weeks.

French-themed LI cafe closes after 16 years

It's pizza on Fridays, Indian chicken sandos on Sundays.

Top LI pizza spot hosting brewery pop-up

It's an upscale experience in which the chef decides what you'll eat.

NYC-inspired omakase sushi spot opens on LI

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your sneak peek at "Disney on Ice: Jump In," which will take place with some new faces and old friends at UBS Arena from Nov. 12-16.

Sneak peek at 'Disney on Ice'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Culinary Clubhouse in Garden City, which offers cooking classes to kids ages 4-17.

'They like to ask me if they can help me in the kitchen now'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the mega mozzarella sticks at Babylon Social, which are made with one pound of cheese per stick.

How far can this mozzarella stick stretch across the restaurant?

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the arrest and the exoneration of Martin Tankleff.

"He was certain he was going to be exonerated'

Newsday's food team has your behind-the-scenes look at FeedMe's Top 50 restaurants list.

'A great restaurant is a place that you want to go back to'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa joins holiday helpers who spend the season climbing ladders and clinging to gutters as they install seasonal lights on Long Island houses.

'You can't be afraid of heights'

Nick Moukas, co-owner of Jahn's Ice Cream Parlour in Jackson Heights, spoke about how his family has been able to keep an old-time ice cream shop alive while most others have become a thing of the past.

'We were able to survive while others weren't'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Pappardelle's Pizzeria in Bethpage to present them with Newsday's Mangia Mayhem award.

'He always wanted to be the best pizzeria'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East to Modern Snack Bar, which is celebrating its 75th year of serving loyal customers and new visitors drawn by its colorful neon sign on Main Road in Aquebogue.

Out East with Doug Geed: Modern Snack Bar

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East', visiting Modern Snack Bar, Helen's Farm, Kruspki's Farm, and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Out East: Modern Snack Bar, Helen's and Krupski's farms and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Kolaches, puffy pastries in sweet and savory varieties, are popular in Texas, and Newsday food writer Andi Berlin has found some on Long Island.

'We went down to Texas and went on the kolache trail'

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Family members sifted through the ashes Thursday after a fire destroyed barns and killed a number of animals at Wells Farm in Northville, in Riverhead Town. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Historic Wells Farm barns destroyed in fire 

A new report shows eleven Long Island hospitals received "A" grades for patient safety in a national ranking of thousands of health care providers.

Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades

Picture This: That time a double-murder conviction was overturned 17 years later

Some Long Island residents said they were't sold on President Trump's proposed plan, while one expert said it could help get people into homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Reaction to Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal

LI Works: Up on the roof installing holiday lights

Native to South America, capybaras are the world's largest rodent species and can grow to more than 100 pounds.

Capybara quintuplets born at LI Game Farm

Businesses on Long Island are preparing for a holiday season that may see less consumer spending. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

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