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Feast with your hands and watch armor-clad knights joust at this nostalgic dinner experience in New Jersey.

Medieval Times: A fun (k)night 

Celebrate the season on Long Island at these tree and menorah lightings, Santa sightings, parades and family-friendly events.

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Gather with loved ones to celebrate light over darkness at menorah lightings, concerts, cooking classes and more.

Light and latkes: Celebrate Hanukkah at these LI events

The 29th Charles Dickens Festival comes to the waterfront village Dec. 6-7.

'The best of times': Dickens Festival returns this weekend

One is based on an Academy Award-winning film, another is from a classic TV special and the third follows the plot of a short story from the 1800s.

3 Christmas classics come alive on LI this season

The event will also include professional ice skaters from Ice Dance International and a free skate session.

Black Santa returns to Wyandanch Winter Wonderland

Whether you want to dine, sip cocktails, be entertained or just take selfies, it's all included.

4 biggest holiday pop-up experiences on LI this season

The band brings the power of Pat Benatar, Joan Jett and more female icons to Boulton Center on Nov. 20.

They got the beat: Female rockers event coming to LI

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa trakes a deep dive into the grilled cheese smashburger at No Good Burger Joint in Rockville Centre.

Trendy Bites: Viral grilled cheese smashburger

Fire officials demonstrate how fast a Christmas tree can become a major fire and share tips on preventing disaster.

Christmas tree safety tips to avoid a fire

Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

LI student collaborates with NASA on project

Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.

'Karate Kid' helps Huntington kick off the holiday season

New York State officials are warning of AI-powered scams as shoppers look for deals throughout the holiday season. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio shares some tips to shop safely.

What to know about AI-powered shopping scams

"It's not good enough" said Giants general manager Joe Schoen on Tuesday as he spoke for the first time about moving on from head coach Brian Daboll and getting the franchise back in the proper direction.

Giants GM: '2 wins is not where we want to be right now'

Nassau police say Michael Dotzler's disappearance is still an active missing person's case, while a private detective suspects foul play. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn’t given up hope for his return.

NYS won't charge a site fee for PGA tournaments in 2028 and 2033 at Bethpage Black despite receiving $6 million for hosting the Ryder Cup in September. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains.

Bethpage won’t charge PGA to host future events, despite Ryder Cup costing public millions

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Zuhoski Farms in Cutchogue, where you can cut your own Christmas tree.

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