BEST HAUNTED HOUSE JOE ALLOCCO’S FRANKLIN SQUARE HORROR 1148 Norbay St., Franklin Square. 516-424-9555. joea65.wix.com/franklin-square-horror If Halloween is your favorite time of year, then this is one haunted house you don’t want to leave out of your fright-seeking itinerary! For the second consecutive year, Joe Allocco’s Franklin Square Horror proved it’s the top haunted house on the Island, thanks to its creativity and ability to fi nd new ways to incite fright into even the bravest of souls. Allocco turned up the fright last Halloween by introducing the so-called House of VooDoo, which included a mix of new heartstopping props and old favorites. You can always count on Franklin Square Horror to showcase human fl esh-loving zombies, disfi gured psychopaths and deranged killers! Proceed with caution! BEST ICE SKATING RINK TOWN OF OYSTER BAY ICE SKATING CENTER 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. 516-433-7465. oysterbaytown.com Long Island ice skating fans all dream to one day be like Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes. Even she’d tell you that practice is the key to future success. So if you’re going anywhere to hone your skills, you might as well choose The Best ice skating ring on the Island! The state-of-the-art Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is open year-round, and offers public sessions, fi gure skating programs, and hockey programs. Strap on those ice skates and give Oyster Bay’s facility a try! BEST INDOOR TENNIS FACILITY PARKWOOD INDOOR TENNIS 65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck. 516-487-7665. greatneckparks.org Last year’s Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year was none other than Serena Williams, the dominant tennis champion who continues to pick apart the competition at an age when most tennis players retire. We don’t know if the next Serena calls Long Island home, but there are plenty of talented tennis players out there looking for vital instruction. Parkwood Tennis offers private and group lessons year-round, thanks to its spectacular indoor facility, which is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. Parkway offers instruction to people of all ages. Staring your career at Parkway is an ace! BEST INTERACTIVE GAME CENTER BOUNCEU FARMINGDALE 101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale. 631-777-5867. bounceu.com/farmingdale-ny BounceU knows how to party. The famed bouncy house hotspot relishes the chance to show your family a good time with its colossal bounce houses and party rooms, where delicious drinks and foods are served. Families can reserve bounce houses for birthday parties, or just to enjoy a night with the family. There are even specifi c bounce areas, depending on your child’s age. This is not your ordinary party spot—kids aren’t stuck peering into a digital screen, instead they’re being active and exerting all that energy that is ordinarily reserved for sprints around the living room. NATIONAL DAVE & BUSTER’S Multiple Locations.. 888-300-1515. daveandbusters.com This is not the fi rst time anyone’s probably heard this, but there’s something for everyone at Dave & Buster’s. From iconic games like Skee Ball and air hockey to modern favorites made famous by smartphone apps, the arcade continues to dominate the business of fun. At Dave & Buster’s, age is just a number, because adults and children collaborate and embark on a journey that will one day result in landing that shiny prize you’ve always dreamed of. Load up those buckets with hard-earned tickets and see your dreams come true! BEST ISLANDER JOHN TAVARES 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 516-794-9300. islanders.nhl.com The Islanders may have moved a little further west to Brooklyn, but the four-time Stanley Cup champs will always be Long Island’s team—and John Tavares, our hero. The 25-year-old Ontario native rebounded last year from two injuryplagued seasons and showed that, when healthy, he can produce with the best of them. Tavares, the reigning Best Islander champ, accumulated a career-best 86 points, 38 of which came on goals he scored, also a career high. Tavares’ regular season performance garnered him the third-most points for the Hart Memorial Trophy, which recognizes the most valuable player in the sport. Tavares led his Islanders to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fi rst time since the 2012- 2013 season. Given the amount of talent on the roster, this is a much-deserved honor for one of the game’s best! BEST ISLANDER - ALL-TIME BOBBY NYSTROM 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 516-794-9300. islanders.nhl.com Bobby Nystrom last played in the NHL in 1986, but the man who is affectionately known as “Mr. Islander,” remains one of the most beloved to ever play for the franchise. Where do we begin with Nystrom? He spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Isles, netting 235 goals and 278 assists along the way. More importantly, Nystrom was a member of the Islanders ‘80s dynasty, when the team won four straight Stanley Cup titles from 1980 to 1983. The 63-year-old was a fi erce competitor on the ice, so it probably comes as no surprise that he recently competed in an exhausting Ironman competition—which tests the physical and mental endurance of even the most prolifi c athlete! BEST LONG ISLAND DUCK LEW FORD 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip. 631-940-3825. liducks.com Lew Ford, the Long Island Ducks’ most prolifi c batter, successfully defended his title of Best Long Island Duck following one of his more unconventional seasons with the Atlantic League baseball team. Ford took a break from the Ducks last season when he left to play in Mexico in July, only to return in September for the team’s postseason push. Still, Ford managed to compile 108 hits and was second in the team in RBIs, with 63. Despite the shortened season, Ford tied for the team league in doubles. The outfi elder, who fi rst joined the team in 2009, also serves as a coach, making him one of the most important athletes in the clubhouse—and a fan favorite. BEST MARINA STAR ISLAND YACHT CLUB & MARINA 59 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631-668-5052. starislandyc.com Not only is Star Island Yacht Club & Marina the undisputed champ in fi shing and boating on the Island, but it’s marina is recognized as the top place to dock your open while enjoy its incredible amenities. Star Island boasts 170 slips, transient docking, a full-service and repair department and— wait for it—a heated swimming pool and barbecue area! Wow! Not only will you have the comfort of knowing your precious boat is safe, but you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat at the marina’s restaurant, the Star Island Grill—which is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And while you’re there, make sure to visit Star Island’s shop, where you can pick up all those important fi shing supplies! FAMILY OWNED/FAMILY ORIENTED! A FAMILY THAT KICKS TOGETHER, STICKS TOGETHER! 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