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A Rumi impersonator will bring the hit Netflix film to life in Smithtown in January.

'It's gonna be Golden': Meet Rumi from 'KPop Demon Hunters' at LI event

Check out holiday break camps offering activities like rock climbing, fashion design and aquarium visits.

Keep the kids busy with these 5 holiday break camps

Patchogue's event features a ball rise, while Huntington's comprises hundreds of drones.

4 LI towns hosting NYE ball drops

Babies as young as 6 months can learn to dance at these Long Island ballet schools.

Bottles and ballet: Babies take to the stage at new LI dance school

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

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

Holiday homes to visit across Long Island

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The eatery has pivoted to offer authentic California-style Mexican dishes.

LI Mexican spot revamps with new menu

Spit-roasted pork and lamb are standouts on the meat-focused menu.

New Greek taverna opens on LI

The national chain known for its oversized cookies in rotating weekly flavors has landed another Long Island location.

Cookie chain opens first Suffolk location

Some say the tax deduction may improve the retention and recruitment of service workers; others say it's not enough.

'No tax on tips' and Long Island: What to know about Trump policy as it takes effect

It's all hands on deck as the 30-year-old fish shop faces its busiest season.

5,000 pounds of shrimp: LI seafood market ready for holiday rush

This year saw the loss of many diners and longtime family-run restaurants.

LI's biggest restaurant closings of the year

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NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

'Dancing was a big part of my life, so I want her to start young'

The NewsdayTV team looks at the most wonderful time of the year and the traditions that make it special on LI.

'Tis the season for the NewsdayTV Holiday Show!

Diane Kearns, of Sound Beach, has helped bring the joy of holiday lights to the homes of cancer patients across Long Island.

The brightest of lights in the darkest of times

Newsday's food team has your behind-the-scenes look at FeedMe's Top 50 restaurants list.

'A great restaurant is a place that you want to go back to'

Newsday's food team takes a look back at the best things they ate on Long Island in 2025.

From sweet to savory: 4 dishes we loved in 2025

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

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.

From shumai to turnip cake: Our favorite dim sum dishes

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.

'Many people didn't know that it was recorded at C.W. Post'

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

'People don't leave here with a frown on their face'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias

All aboard! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Trainland in Lynbrook to learn from a master model train repairman.

'I love repairing trains for the kids'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Southold Fish Market, where it is getting very busy this time of the year.

Out East: Southold Fish Market

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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

Check out New Year's Eve celebrations featuring music, comedy and more to kick off 2026.

NYE events on LI

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

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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

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'

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 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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