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In her directorial debut, Winslet never finds a way to elevate the material.

'Goodbye June': Kate Winslet's Netflix drama is flat when it should be compelling

Local theaters are staging seasonal favorites "A Christmas Carol" and "The Nutcracker," plus some new takes on classic tales.

Deck the stages: Must-see holiday shows on LI

Chalamet leaves it all on the table in this high-stakes drama about a small-scale sport.

'Marty Supreme': Timothée Chalamet's career-best performance

The lawsuit alleged that "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was a rip-off of a song by Vince Vance & the Valiants.

Mariah Carey to receive $92G over dismissed 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' lawsuit

The movie has a clever premise that chuckles at its inherent cheesiness.

'Anaconda': Toothless, but passably entertaining

Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi says CBS is bowing to political pressure.

'60 Minutes' correspondent says CBS editor-in-chief pulled story on El Salvadoran prison

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Through the decades, downtown Kabul's Ariana Cinema had weathered revolution and war, emerging battered and bruised but still standing to entertain Afghans with Bollywood movies and American action flicks.

Afghanistan's historic Ariana Cinema torn down to make way for shopping center

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The family of Palestinian director and actor Mohammad Bakri says he has died at 72.

Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72

"The Testament of Ann Lee," a sometimes punishing look at the turbulent life of 18th century Shaker leader Ann Lee, is definitely not for everyone.

Movie Review: In 'Testament of Ann Lee,' a blazing Amanda Seyfried can make you believe anything

The end of the year brings fewer new streaming options, but it's a great time to catch up on 2025's best movies, TV, music, and games.

What music and television to stream: A New Year's Eve tradition

Leaves and bodies fall in "No Other Choice," Park Chan-wook's masterfully devilish satire with a chilling autumnal wind blowing through it.

Movie Review: The Korean satire 'No Other Choice' is a masterful thriller from Park Chan-wook

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From Magic of Lights at Jones Beach to the Dinosaur Carinval at CSTL, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI: Holiday light shows, Dinosaur Carnival and more

Bruce Springsteen's rendition of "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" was recorded during a concert at C.W. Post in 1975. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

50 years since Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

Laney McGowan died after a long and courageous battle with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Center Moriches, where it is extra busy this time of year at Nettie's Country Bakery.

Out East: Nettie's Country Bakery in Center Moriches

Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán talks with NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about three of this year's most-anticipated movies about to hit the big screen.

NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

The rooms — which one judge described as "putrid" and "cramped" — have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

Tis the season for your favorite holiday traditions at Matt's Christmas Tree Farm and Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland in Manorville. Newsday Travel reporter Carissa Kellman has more.

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

Fernando Mejeia, an employee at Schmear Bagel Café in Port Washington, was arrested by ICE agents in June and later deported. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish explains why the cost of beef is rising across Long Island.

Long Islanders feeling the impact of rising beef prices

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The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

'It's like an insurance policy'

Floral Park's Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, will perform the national anthem on his saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers game on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

'I love this country'

Coastal flooding and heavy wind gusts are possible as a Nor'easter could hit Long Island this weekend. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Strong rain, wind forecast for weekend

Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Burn ban remains in effect

Scenes from Westhampton on Saturday evening as firefighters battled the brush fire.

Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

The nonprofit paid for renovations to the Massapequa home of former NYPD officer William Meurer, who was severely injured on the job in 1994 and later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

'Now he has every option'

Mamdani made universal child care a cornerstone of his campaign. NewsdayTV's Macy England talks with experts on how his plan could impact Long Island.

'I think it's an awesome idea'

Ed Born, a WWII veteran, had a 100th birthday celebration parade in his Hicksville neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Didn't do anything more than any other serviceman would do'

Toys of Hope is asking for donations after the organization says several hundred toys from its holiday drive were stolen Saturday.

'A holiday nightmare'

A Newsday analysis shows town and city employees across Long Island made $200,000 or more in 2024, a nearly 51% increase over 2023.

'The cause for the increase is multifaceted'

'I say thank you to all Port Washington'

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