By Mike White 🇺🇸 Oct. 1, 2026

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Today's weather: A chance of sprinkles before 11 a.m., otherwise partly sunny with a high near 74 in Freeport.

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1. Halloween Local: Witchy pop-ups, costume breakfasts and spooky nights

👻 Here are some of the biggest Halloween happenings announced so far across Nassau and Suffolk counties for 2026. Start planning.

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2. Forget pickleball. Padel fever hits Freeport with new five-court club

🌎 Pop's Padel opens today at 103 Mill Road, transforming the former Long Island Sports Complex into a facility dedicated entirely to the sport, which is among the fastest-growing in the world.

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3. Savers celebrates grand opening of new Carle Place thrift store

🧦 The celebration at 260 Voice Road runs Thursday through Saturday, according to a company announcement. During the three-day event, shoppers will receive a free reusable bag with purchase.

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Bay Shore man pleads guilty in fatal Main Street hit-and-run​

Fatal park shooting was targeted and caught on video, Suffolk Police say

Ronkonkoma mom crashes through tennis court, charged under Leandra’s Law​

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⚾ Sports

Stony Brook’s Anthony Kay earns win as White Sox sweep Astros in wild-card series

Take a tour inside the all-new $550 million Belmont Park​

Spoiler alert: It is not pretty

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Long Island Restaurant Week returns for fall, Nov. 1 - Nov. 8

For eight days, participating restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk counties will roll out special fixed-price menus for lunch and dinner, giving diners another excuse to try somewhere new — or revisit an old favorite.

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Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon Village. Click here for ON YOUR FEET! tickets.