Jim Merritt

One of the most influential factors in a person’s future success is the ability to read.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas — not to mention Halloween — at theme parks a day trip away from Long Island.

On Oct. 12, Hindus around the world will celebrate Dussehra, a major festival observed annually.

Gaze at colorful butterflies, check out Billy Joel's vintage bike collection or examine 10,000-year-old Indigenous artifacts at these Long Island museums.

As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, this week's clergy discuss how faith can transcend political division and help us move on whether our preferred candidates win or lose.

This cold-weather season, there's no reason to hibernate inside.

This year, Long Islanders celebrate two religious holidays on Dec. 25: Christmas Day and, at sundown, the first night of the eight days of Hanukkah.

On Christmas Day, several holiday-themed attractions and activities are on tap for those who get restless for an outing.

This winter, a scenic drive shows off Long Island's unique historic sites, year-round natural beauty and quaint downtowns at a quieter time of year.

Thousands of revelers are expected to attend outdoor festivals this winter in Port Jefferson, Sag Harbor and Southold, with attractions including