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	The Radio City Rockettes has a new Long Islander in their line-up this year, Courtney File, of Smithtown. Newsday&#39;s Elisa DiStefano met up with File and Rockette veteran Tara Tubridy to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas Spectacular.&nbsp;
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Long Island's Rockettes and Newsday's Elisa DiStefano take us backstage at Radio City Music Hall

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LI's Rockettes and Elisa DiStefano take us backstage 

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