Brides might not&nbsp;be the only ones wearing white on their wedding day. Some brides are taking a not so traditional approach when it comes to the color of their bridesmaids&#39; dresses, turning to either white or ivory.&nbsp;

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Bobb Howard's is among many general stores on Long Island and elsewhere throughout the country finding there's still an appetite for what these establishments offered back in the day.

LI has an appetite for general stores. Here are 5 to explore.

"Many still come in the shop frequently and tell me about the quilts they bought years ago that they still have."

Mother-daughter duo make napkins, bedspreads and more sold at North Fork shop 

Professional attire is available free for students, who can "shop" by appointment for clothing and accessories for job interviews, career fairs and networking forums.

Hofstra's new on-campus boutique lets students snag free business clothing

"If it doesn't come in black, I don't want it."

Black dresses are 'back with a vengeance' this fall 

Shop gently used authentic designer handbags, jewelry and accessories.

Find a collection of luxury brand merchandise at LI consignment shop

While comfortable footwear isn't going away, the heel is making a fun return this fall. 

Step aside, Crocs: Sky-high heels and platforms are back in style

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The home décor shop carries mostly things made or grown on the North Fork.

Find the latest home décor, furniture at North Fork shop visited by Martha Stewart 

The Amagansett shop carries matching outfits for moms and daughters, accessories, décor and more. 

East End shop boasts Boho chic clothing for kids, women

Jackets, blazers, sunglasses and sneakers can help keep white in your wardrobe. 

Can you wear white after Labor Day? These LIers show you how

Long Island bridal shop owners say more and more brides are definitely seeing white when pondering what their bridesmaids will wear, and they've been coming into their stores in increasing numbers.

Brides aren't the only ones wearing white to weddings on Long Island 

The shop also hosts classes on pottery, knitting, floral design and painting.

Take creative workshops, find home décor at LI shop

The fashion offerings as well as the atmosphere will be "funky and fun."

Find trends reminiscent of the '60s, '70s at new Huntington boutique 

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Fifty years after Ben's Kosher Deli opened its first location, owner Ronnie Dragoon talks with Newsday's Erica Marcus about his iconic Long Island restaurant chain.

Ben's Kosher Deli owner: 'Nothing is as good as pastrami that's steamed twice'

From Blue Point Brewery in Patchogue to the Pawcasso art studio in Westhampton to doggie dining at American Beauty Bistro in Massapequa, Newsday's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta visit Long Island places you can bring your pets.

Newsday's Elisa DiStefano visits Long Island's dog-friendly spots

Jets great Marty Lyons started the nonprofit when he was a 25-year-old NFL star. 

More than $40 million has been raised to help 8,200 families.

Newsday's Elisa DiStefano explores Long Island's general stores

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Old Bethpage Village and the Long Island Craft Brew Festival comes to the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park this weekend.

What's Up Long Island this weekend: Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and more 

Newsday's Elisa DiStefano picks pumpkins at Long Island farms

The Nassau County Firefighters Museum, located on Museum Row in Uniondale, offers fun, games, lights and sirens for kids and a walk through the history of the profession that adults will enjoy.

Family fun can be found at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum

A mail carrier by day, Stanley Covington Jr. designs by night, with his latest looks at Fashion Week.

Designer energized by return to New York Fashion Week

Reinventing the little black dress -- that's what Susan Candia, of Dix Hills, was looking to do with her outdated style. She went to Runway Couture in Bellmore to reimagine her dress. 

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It's a full day of fitness and wellness at NY Fit Fest, coming to the rooftop of the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach on Sept. 25.

Newsday's Elisa DiStefano takes on NY Fit Fest

Fashion designer Steve Madden talks about the return of the platform heel and dress shoe after a sneaker summer.

Steve Madden talks return of the platform heel after sneaker summer 

Explore imaginative kids' play places for rainy, cold day fun

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The summer shopping scene isn't ending just yet. 

Shop these pop-ups and new stores in the Hamptons, Sag Harbor before summer ends

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Community members talk about the new pool, which opened at&nbsp;Howitt Middle School.

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A new pool opens in Farmingdale, with community access 

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Community members talk about the new pool, which opened at Howitt Middle School.

Garden City-based author Nelson DeMille puts detective John Corey back on the case in &quot;The Maze,&quot; his latest thriller which was inspired by the Gilgo Beach murders.

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The bestselling writer's eight novel in the John Corey series comes out on Oct. 11.

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Garden City-based author Nelson DeMille puts detective John Corey back on the case in "The Maze," his latest thriller which was inspired by the Gilgo Beach murders.

&quot;It&#39;s a healthy thing&#39; when downtowns have bookstores,&quot; says former congressman Steve Israel, who has&nbsp;opened Theodore&#39;s Books in Oyster Bay.

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Inside Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay, owned by former congressman Steve Israel.

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"It's a healthy thing' when downtowns have bookstores," says former congressman Steve Israel, who has opened Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay.

Newsday&#39;s Elisa DiStefano&nbsp;visits LI diners where the menus are vast and nostalgia runs high.

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Elisa DiStefano visits Long Island diners

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Newsday's Elisa DiStefano visits LI diners where the menus are vast and nostalgia runs high.

Jeanne&nbsp;Mastrandrea talks about what makes&nbsp;her new home in Oakdale&#39;s&nbsp;artist colony so special. NewsdayTV&#39;s Rachel Weiss takes us inside.

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At home in a South Shore artist colony

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Tour a house that's in a hidden gem of a community in Oakdale.

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An artist colony in Oakdale has been described by residents as "Oahdale's oassis." New resident Jeanne Mastrandrea gave Newsday a tour on Sunday, Aug. 21 and spoke about what makes her new home so special to her. NewsdayTV's Rachel Weiss reports.

Reinventing the little black dress -- that&#39;s what&nbsp;Susan Candia, of&nbsp;Dix Hills, was looking to do with her outdated style. She went to Runway Couture in Bellmore to reimagine her dress.&nbsp;

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A chance encounter becomes a silver lining to a horrific day.&nbsp;Milton Josephs and&nbsp;John Chalker met days after 9/11 when Chalker helped&nbsp;Josephs to his Manhattan apartment. Eleven years later they bumped into one another at a Port Washington diner and realized they now lived in the same community.&nbsp;

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A chance encounter becomes a silver lining to a horrific day. Milton Josephs and John Chalker met days after 9/11 when Chalker helped Josephs to his Manhattan apartment. Eleven years later they bumped into one another at a Port Washington diner and realized they now lived in the same community. 

The&nbsp;Long Island Crawlers RC Club meets in Long Island&#39;s parks to relax and race their remote-controlled vehicles. Although they may look like children&#39;s toys, the vehicles can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars &mdash;&nbsp;more than worth it to these grown-ups who haven&#39;t grown up.&nbsp;Newsday TV&#39;s Steve Langford reports.

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RC cars keep on truckin' — in LI parks

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The Long Island Crawlers RC Club meets in Long Island's parks to relax and race their remote-controlled vehicles. Although they may look like children's toys, the vehicles can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars — more than worth it to these grown-ups who haven't grown up. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Every Saturday through Oct. 1, the Meadowbrook Polo Club hosts matches at Bethpage State Park. Newsday&#39;s Jamie Stuart has the story.&nbsp;

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Meadowbrook Polo Club comes to Bethpage State Park

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Meadowbrook Polo Club hosts matches at Bethpage State Park

Newsday&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta take a look at four fairs and festivals coming to Long Island this fall.&nbsp;

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Oysters, pirates, giraffes and more: Elisa DiStefano previews Long Island's fairs and festivals

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Newsday's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta take a look at four fairs and festivals coming to Long Island this fall. 

Jessica Brandt and Victoria Pettas, two recent Long Island&nbsp;high school graduates, talk about why they went straight into their careers rather than going to tradional four-year college.&nbsp;

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BMW technician, barber: Long Island teens start their careers in lieu of traditional college

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BMW technician, barber: LI teens start their careers in lieu of traditional college

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Jessica Brandt and Victoria Pettas, two recent Long Island high school graduates, talk about why they went straight into their careers rather than going to tradional four-year college. 

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