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Long Islanders continue shopping traditions on Black Friday

Despite the convenience of online sales, consumers said they braved the cold Friday to shop with family and feel merchandise in-person

MORE ON THIS TOPICShoppers expected to spend cautiously on Black Friday due to 'inflation fatigue'5 big Black Friday deals at local toy stores Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

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Only in NewsdaySuit challenges pet store ban on selling dogs, cats and rabbits 5m read

Daughter faces murder charge in stabbing of 84-year-old mother in Dix Hills home2m read

Only in NewsdayHoliday gift guide: 100+ ideas from LI stores

Find presents for everyone on your list with this year's interactive gift guide featuring 100+ new and trendy offerings from LI retailers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICYour guide to holiday celebrations on LI: Christmas tree and menorah lightings, festivals and more Holiday light season begins: 9 dazzling shows to see Holiday hot toy list: 14 top picks of the season

New LI deli serves standout pupusas1m read

State court rules Nassau, Suffolk fees for red-light camera tickets are illegal1m read

Only in NewsdayState's clean truck rule aims to increase zero-emission vehicle sales5m read

Families caring for a person with Alzheimer's need a vacation, too5m read

NYC dining sheds must be removed by today under new rules2m read

How to get free money for college with FAFSA3m read

'Our Little Secret': Lindsay Lohan deserves better1m read

Knicks struggling when they try too hard to exploit mismatches against switching defenses2m read

I Do!: She keeps him laughing and on his toes1m read

Trump TransitionLatest news on the presidential transition

Latest UpdatesCanada is already examining tariffs on certain US items following Trump's tariff threat Trump turns to outsider to shake up Navy, but his lack of military experience raises concerns Trump nominates longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade goes on despite rain, protesters 2m read

10 gifts for the over-50 set4m read

Shirley man charged in stabbing at Patchogue bar

A Thanksgiving feast with global flair2m read

Volunteers' Thanksgiving goal: helping the hungry2m read

Paid family leave to increase by over $300 starting Jan. 12m read

Giving back to those in need

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Fire officials teach residents how not to deep fry a turkey

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Bayport man thankful for the gift of life

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The calm before Black Friday frenzy on LI

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Oh, what fun! Magic of Lights returns to Jones Beach

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Here's what a turkey trot on Long Island looks like

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LI Cares opens ninth location to help those with food insecurity

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'It's nice to be able to give back'

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Catching up with 'miracle baby' 21 years later

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Hills East Football takes home first ever Suffolk II championship

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Things to do

Holiday hot toy list: 14 top picks of the season

Discover the hottest toys for kids this holiday season with our top picks for 2024. From fun to educational, we've got the coolest toys to make every kid smile.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHoliday gift guide: 100+ ideas from LI stores 5 big Black Friday deals at local toy stores

Thanksgiving weekend getaways: 3 destinations to kick off the holiday season1m read

'Tis the season to give back: One-time volunteer opportunities to join5m read

Cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open for the season this weekend3m read

Where to take photos with Santa this season13m read

Where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall4m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in Newsday'Thanksgiving miracle' baby now a thriving adult

Newsday catches up with Gina Marie DeMasi, born in 2003 four months before her mother's due date.

Long Island's best pies of 2024

Uncle Giuseppe's opening new market in Bohemia2m read

Homebuyers paid $160,000 more for 3 beds than 2, data shows

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYWhy understanding the 'other side' is more important than ever

Our hostility toward each other can lead us to take more extreme stances.

COMMENTARYTrump skipping FBI checks threatens national security4m read

GUEST ESSAYSNew pneumonia vaccine advice will save lives1m read

EDITORIALSThose in need need our help1m read

Giving back to those in need

01:53

Fire officials teach residents how not to deep fry a turkey

0:31

Bayport man thankful for the gift of life

02:33

The calm before Black Friday frenzy on LI

01:51

Oh, what fun! Magic of Lights returns to Jones Beach

01:48

Here's what a turkey trot on Long Island looks like

0:41

LI Cares opens ninth location to help those with food insecurity

01:41

'It's nice to be able to give back'

01:33

Catching up with 'miracle baby' 21 years later

01:40

Hills East Football takes home first ever Suffolk II championship

0:45

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayNY weighs requiring companies to replace refrigeration, air conditioning using HFCs

HFC emissions are a major contributor to greenhouse gases, state and federal regulators said.

LI bakery closes, citing 30% drop in sales

3 pedestrians killed in less than 24 hours

Carey, Hills East share a winning flair 1m read

Only in NewsdayMore religious congregations are eyeing land easement to protect LI's aquifers4m read

Trump's CDC pick, a Long Island native, stirs concern3m read

Honey, black bear that lived at Holtsville ecology center, dies at 271m read

Nation / World

Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits

President-elect Donald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. "energy dominance" around the world.

Desertion threatens to starve Ukraine's forces at a crucial time in its war with Russia5m read

Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite Russia's pounding of the country's power grid2m read

Russian defense minister visits North Korea for talks with military and political leaders3m read

Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time3m read

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay

Sports

Rock: Giants in a haze after another dispiriting loss

There is no pill that can fully numb the pain that this Giants season has devolved into. They did, for a while at least, silence some of their harshest critics . . . including the ones inside their locker room.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNew QB, same result: Giants lose to Cowboys

Jets' Mosley nearing return after 'scary' injury2m read

Encouraging signs for Rangers in most recent loss2m read

Giants' grades vs. Cowboys: Mostly bad1m read

Investigations

Only in NewsdayMore than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976, investigation finds

The Newsday investigation also found neither Nassau nor Suffolk county police departments staff cold-case units.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAccused LI serial killer faces possibility of new charges as investigators comb for links to more victims Suffolk DA creates cold case unit to review unsolved homicides, death investigations Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

Newsday InvestigationFatal Stakes: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

Only in NewsdayBay Shore schools kept teacher despite sexual abuse allegations spanning decades

Newsday InvestigationLost licenses, fines: NYS penalizes LI real estate agents named in Newsday fair housing probe

Long Island's best pies of 2024

12 LI restaurants for dining out on Thanksgiving4m read

Long Island's best pizza of 2024

Fall dining guide: Where to eat on LI this season11m read

High School Sports

Bayport-Blue Point and Wantagh prepare for Long Island Class IV clash

Bayport-Blue Point, the two-time defending Long Island Class IV champion, is riding a 34-game winning streak and Wantagh is seeking the school's third Long Island title, having won in 2001 and 2016.

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Entertainment

'Our Little Secret': Lindsay Lohan deserves better1m read

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Glen Head teacher scores $9.5G on 'Wheel of Fortune'2m read

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