Beth Whitehouse
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New York, United States
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What it's like inside Rage Room Long Island in Selden
Have you ever wished you could hurl a wineglass against a wall in a melodramatic gesture? → Read More
Fall farm fun for kids, from animal trains to face painting
Get ready for roasted corn, perfect pumpkins and friendly ghosts. → Read More
7 family-friendly festivals happening on Long Island this month
These fairs are happening Labor Day weekend and beyond. → Read More
Fire Island in a day before summer ends
There's still time to explore the barrier island before kids head back to school around Labor Day weekend. → Read More
A tiki boat is sailing Manhasset Bay this summer
A flower lei is placed around your neck as you step onto an open-air boat with a thatched tiki-hut bar — have you teleported to Hawaii? → Read More
Cirque du Soleil brings acrobatics on ice to UBS Arena
The story is similar to a modern "Alice In Wonderland." → Read More
North Fork Sunflower Maze will not reopen this season, owner says
The sunflowers are taking a sabbatical this summer. → Read More
I went to my second-choice college. First came heartbreak, then came surprise.
They were rejected or couldn't afford their dream schools and were surprised to find their runner-up could also be a perfect match. → Read More
How to talk to kids about the Texas school shooting
If you think they haven't heard about the shooting, you may wonder whether you should bring it up. Experts share advice for how to. → Read More
What it's like to ride Adventureland's new coaster, FireBall
Adventureland opens for its 60th season Sunday. → Read More
Struggling to find their baby's formula, Long Island parents seek out help
A nationwide shortage of baby formula has caused some parents on Long Island to desperately seek creative ways to find the nourishment their babies need. → Read More
Splish Splash revamps waterslide, goes cashless for 2022 season
The former Abyss waterslide is now Hyperlight at Splish Splash. → Read More
6 new attractions for families coming to LI this summer
A re-imagined ride at Splish Splash, a plunging roller coaster at Adventureland and more. → Read More
Waterdrinker Tulip Festival features 1 million blooms this year
The farm has doubled the size of its annual Tulip Festival. → Read More
Many LIers say they're planning 'normal' Thanksgiving
Pass the cranberry sauce — Thanksgiving celebrations are back, and many Long Islanders say they’re expecting a joyous holiday. "We’re having a big Thanksgiving this year," says Jennifer DeStefano, 45, → Read More
Girl Scouts holiday light drive-thru returns with extended dates
The Girl Scouts' 18th annual drive-thru holiday lights show will be extended for an additional 10 days this year at Smith Point County Park in Shirley. The Smith Point Light Show will launch on Nov. 2 → Read More
Feast of St. Rocco and other family friendly carnivals return on Long Island
The Feast of St. Rocco is back, bringing thousands of meatballs, dozens of carnival rides and games, and a focus on fun to Glen Cove. July 28 is the kickoff of the five-day fair dubbed by fans as "The → Read More
Outdoor summer pop-culture market series kicks off this weekend
When Alyssa "Willow" Brown brings her Winds of the Moon belly dance troupe to the Long Island Tropic Con: Outdoor Summer Market in Massapequa this summer, the group will perform to unconventional bell → Read More
Do Long Islanders want to return to the office? It's not a simple 'yes' or 'no'
It’s a back-to-the-office smackdown. In one corner are employees such as KimMarie Vazquez, 49, of Patchogue, who has been working remotely but is supposed to go back to her job as an administrative as → Read More
40 dinosaurs invade Tanger Outlets Deer Park through July 11
A cartoon character named Professor Noteworthy sets the stage for the drive-thru Dino Safari bringing more than 40 animatronic dinosaurs to Tanger Outlets Deer Park through July 11. The professor welc → Read More