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Costume designer Kate McManus adds the final touches to the new party girl costumes for "The Nutcracker" at the Hampton Ballet Theatre School in Bridgehampton. 

'I'll keep on sewing right until the curtains rise'

It takes hundreds of costumes and hours of work to create visions of Sugar Plums, fairies and more in the holiday perennial.

It's not easy dressing for success in 'The Nutcracker' 

The two-time champ's strategic wagers have earned him $35,987 so far.

2-day 'Jeopardy!' champ from Montauk goes for 3rd win

Glen Cove native Shye was voted in by viewers after her powerful performance of Brandi Carlile's "The Joke."

LI teen advances to 'The Voice' finals

Richard Esposito talks about what made the legendary columnist larger than life.

New bio tells the truth about Jimmy Breslin

The CBS drama forged a special bond with Long Islanders and especially with the many NYPD officers who live here.

Farewell, 'Blue Bloods': Why LIers loved this show

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Based on a real-life heist, "The Sticky" was turned into a fictional comic heist much to its detriment.

'The Sticky': Maple syrup heist caper falls flat

The mirrorball winner says he "blacked out" when he and ballroom pro Jenna Johnson were named this season's champions.

Reality Check: 'Bachelor' star Joey Graziadei talks 'DWTS' win

Glen Cove-raised Shye wowed the coaches with her version of a One Direction song.

LI teen advances to Top 8 on 'The Voice'

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The counties received $213 million dollars in an opioid lawsuit settlement against drug makers, but records show only about spent $8 million dispersed. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Money that's supposed to be saving people's lives'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

WARNING Graphic content: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed Wednesday in front of a midtown Manhattan hotel, the NYPD said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It appears the suspect was lying in wait'

Federal data shows public housing complexes for seniors on Long Island failed their inspections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We are human beings that live here'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The idea would be bell to bell'

After 14 years, Suffolk's red-light camera program concluded on Dec. 1. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'The red-light program has ended'

On Tuesday, a memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, the Israeli-American soldier from Plainview who was killed in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I have to grow old without him by my side'

Catholic parishes across Long Island will be required to pay thousands, in some cases millions, as part of a $323 million clergy sex abuse settlement that may be finalized within days.

Clergy sex abuse settlement will cost Long Island parishes

Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We could not do it without them' 

A bomb threat was made Wednesday at the Suffolk County home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the EPA. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'My family and I were not home at the time and are safe'

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Newsday TV critic Verne Gay reviews new TV shows and series from Netflix, Max, Hulu and more. Plus, what Long Island actors are working on and Long Island filming locations.

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