Things to do
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LI farm offering trendy rainbow-colored (real) Christmas trees
Want a standout tree this year? Get one that's painted a vibrant shade of purple, red, blue and more.
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Whether you’re shopping for Christmas or Hanukkah, looking for a gift for a kid who wants everything or the person who has everything, we’ve got your back. Here are the top holiday gifts of 2019.
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Find everything from a crowd-pleasing spot to entertain three generations, to a fun place to grab a drink with friend.
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Have breakfast with Santa, make crafts and more this holiday season.
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'Tis the season: Paint your own ceramic Christmas tree on LI
The light-up decorations are turning up in vintage shops and DIY classes.
Winter holidays
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Christmas tree and menorah lightings, boat parades and Kwanzaa celebrations ring in the holiday spirit throughout the Island. Here are some communities planning festivities.
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If you're looking for some holiday fun, wear your holiday "worst" to these ugly sweater parties.
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Where to cut your own Christmas tree on LI
Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
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Skip the crowds skating at Rockefeller Center and practice your spins, jumps and crossovers on local ice.
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Here’s a list of upcoming holiday house tours.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus landed his sleigh on Long Island and is ready to meet and greet kids.
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Local charities, even the U.S. Postal Service, are running programs if you'd like to buy gifts.
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New vintage Winter Wonderland comes to LI farm
Toast a s'more by the bonfire or take a throwback selfie by a retro camper.
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Whatever holiday you celebrate, one thing's for sure — there are plenty of events for families all season long.
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It's the season of giving — and not just to friends and family.
- Have a drink inside your own igloo at these LI eateries
- LIers launch new mead business on East End
- Pasta prodigy joins team at top LI pizzeria
- Landmark LI eatery gets new executive chef after 25 years
- Bubble tea chain opens Williston Park location
- Italian eatery closes in cursed Great Neck location
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Get away
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Hop on the train or take a short drive to discover what Astoria has to offer.
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For many food-focused travelers, the best souvenir is a recipe or technique learned in a local kitchen.
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Spiritual seekers who like to stretch need not travel far for an enlightening and invigorating yoga getaway.
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Show me the money: What are your old ceramics worth?
Might those old Hummels or dusty collectibles be worth real money?
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It's among several parks and open space projects Riverhead Town is funding with a $300,000 investment.
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Those with an appetite for festive flair can have their fill at these restaurants.
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We've rounded up some of our favorite holiday items, including a few cool new menorot, to help you make this year's celebration the best one yet.
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Good-to-gift experiences around Long Island allow your loved ones to spend some time learning something new or to check a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity off their bucket list.
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The latest restaurants to open on Long Island.
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Looking for things to do on Long Island? We've rounded up the best concerts, fairs, festivals, parties and cultural events going on in Nassau and Suffolk.
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If you’re looking to bring Spot to a spot, these places have made the declaration “Yes, dogs allowed.”
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Highlights from the 2019 holiday TV schedule for kids.
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Naples Street Food already makes some of Long Island's best pizza. Now it's making a bid for the best pasta.
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Toast a s'more by the bonfire or take a throwback selfie by a retro camper.
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Chef Stephen Rosenbluth also owns and serves as executive chef at Cardoon Mediterranean Grill in Seaford and Anchor Down Seafood Bar & Grill in Merrick.
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The 14,000-square-foot restaurant comes from Anthony Scotto, the man behind steakhouses Insignia, Rare650 and Blackstone.
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They come complete with comfortable furniture, warm blankets and a heat source.
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The Uniondale High School show choir's Holiday Spectacular concert is set for Dec. 13 and 14 at the school.
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Have a latte and a croissant, then visit with adoptable cats.
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With about 100 diners in Nassau and Suffolk counties, LI still boasts one of the highest concentrations of diners in the country.
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Might those old Hummels or dusty collectibles be worth real money?