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Use our map to find your way to beautifully decorated homes across the Island.

Holiday homes to visit across Long Island

Start with reindeer pancakes and drive to a Christmas theater show, sock skating, a lights festival and more.

LI holiday road trip: Festive food and fun, from east to west

Some companies say they're bringing the party atmosphere back to help honor employees.

Is the office holiday party dead? LI companies are partying like it's ... 2025.

One is based on an Academy Award-winning film, another is from a classic TV special and the third follows the plot of a short story from the 1800s.

3 Christmas classics come alive on LI this season

The Island Park third grader says she was inspired by her mother, a volunteer with a rescue company.

8-year-old earns adult CPR certification after mom saves man's life at bank

Little ones socialize and develop motor skills while adjusting to time away from parents.

New drop-off program helps toddlers with separation

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The proposal before the Oyster Bay Town Board would expand the 2,040-square-foot restaurant by 1,500 square feet.

'They have outgrown the space': Dirty Taco seeks town's OK to expand

YoYo Chicken is positioning itself to be the next big franchise in takeaway chicken.

Takeout chicken chain opens more LI locations

The pizzeria is making panettone studded with candied citron and orange imported from Italy.

Top pizzeria debuts artisanal panettone for limited time

Mister Softee's Long Island takeover isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Mister Softee opening 3rd LI storefront this spring

It serves a hard-to-find Indian street food burger.

New LI food truck serves must-try burger

The Garden City restaurant has been sold as its longtime owners plan to retire.

LI Italian spot closing after 33 years

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday family writer Beth Whitehouse have your look at the hottest toys this holiday season.

My Little Pony, Furby making a comeback this holiday season

Mister Softee is coming to Miller Place next spring, its third brick-and-mortar site on Long Island.

Mister Softee opens 3 store front store on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants viral vodka chicken sliders.

'We used to make these just for ourselves at night to eat'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.

Throw snowballs, walk down Candy Cane Lane and more at holiday pop-up

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

Out East: Holiday House Tour in East Hampton Village

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa takes a deep dive into the grilled cheese smashburger at No Good Burger Joint in Rockville Centre.

'Let the juices and onions flow'

From a wellness cafe to an Italian restaurant and an ice cream shop, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checked out what's new in Port Washington.

Sampling Port Washington's new food

From local treasures to this year's hottest toys, NewsdayTV's team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

Step inside Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

'You should really amp it up'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East with some great places to visit this fall.

Out East: Hank's Pumpkintown in Water Mill, Bridge Lane in Mattituck, and Wickhams Fruit Farm in Cutchogue

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East', visiting Modern Snack Bar, Helen's Farm, Kruspki's Farm, and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Out East: Modern Snack Bar, Helen's and Krupski's farms and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits an orchard that makes its own cider, shows us what goes into harvesting oysters, and how one of the oldest farms makes its living milking cows.

Out East: Woodside Orchards, Peconic Gold Oysters, and Ty Llywd

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From hiking and surfing to fishing and winter golf, the natural beauty and authentic experiences don't stop when the tourists leave.

Offseason Montauk getaway

Celebrate the season on Long Island at these tree and menorah lightings, Santa sightings, parades and family-friendly events.

Guide: Town holiday celebrations

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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We spoke with New York Islanders fans about the jerseys they wear and why

Isles fans unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

15 years after first human remains found, Gilgo Beach killings still haunt LI

Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

Inside NUMC’s finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated at LI museum

Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday's travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits "The End."

Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

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