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The time-honored traditions of celebrating the nation's bounty and volunteering for those with less to eat were on full display this Thanksgiving.

Celebrating with thanks, service in Wantagh

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An NYPD spokesman said there was "an unscheduled demonstration" at about 9:50 a.m. and that "several individuals were taken into custody."

Protesters briefly disrupt Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Organizers say they've had a Thanksgiving sit-down meal at St. Frances De Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh for the past 37 years. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'I always want people to go home feeling more thankful and grateful'

From entertainment icon Cher, to new and rebooted Broadway musicals, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns with a welcome sense of the classic and the familiar.

Deja vu on parade this Thanksgiving

Food was only part of what was on the menu Wednesday at La Espiguita Soccer Academy. "[I'm] just being grateful that I'm here," one man said.

In Brentwood, a warm meal and good company for those in need

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This is the fifth year the Thanksgiving meal is being hosted in Brentwood. Leg. Samuel Gonzalez (D) Brentwood says it's important to him to help give back to his community. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's perfect, it's home food'

Experts advise if the temperature heats up, it's best to remember what's really important — family, not debate.

'Meet animosity with curiosity': Managing political discussions on Thanksgiving

The students at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School in Farmingville had their own Thanksgiving parade. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Thanksgiving parade at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School in Farmingville

A two-decade-long Friendsgiving tradition inspired a career move for LI friends 

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is waiving the adoption fee through Christmas Eve, while the Milleridge Inn in Jericho will donate a gift certificate for a free holiday dinner to anyone adopting a pet. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Find a forever home for a pet this holiday season 

Newsday's picks for Long Island's Thanksgiving-ready restaurants offering dining experiences for the holiday. 

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving

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Some of Long Island's best pizza is hiding behind an unmarked door on an industrial street in Farmingdale. Newsday food writer Erica Marcus reports.

Newsday food writer tries some pies at Dom's Pizza

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano stopped by Hometown Flower Co.'s new store in Huntington. 

Hometown Flower Co. opens storefront in Huntington village

Local kids visited LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park to see lanterns inspired by their drawings. Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse reports.

Local kids design lanterns at this year's LuminoCity Festival

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Beth Whitehouse show us this years hottest toys.

What's in Santa's bag this year?

NewdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at 'Disney On Ice', which will be at UBS Arena this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Saltwater Long Island and Tandygirl to get some gifts ideas for teens and tweens.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries an apple pie in Babylon and an English meat pie in East Meadow.

'It tastes like my grandmother's homemade pie' 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Long Island Selfie Studio and Selfie Clubhouse to take some holiday photos.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns to create paint-splattered clothing with Nobodo, Inc. owner Ilene Sharinn.

'You can be creative with color'

Santokh Singh, executive chef at Mahal in Roslyn Heights, makes Diwali sweets with Newsday food writer Scott Vogel.

'I made it with my mom in India'

Syosset's Stephanie Mincone talks about her first season as a Knicks City Dancer. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'You're part of the legacy now'

A passion grew into a boutique where customers can purchase plants and also bring them in to get nursed back to health, Newsday TV's Elisa Distefano reports.

Willow and Bloom opens in Wading River

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This year will be the second in which the parade is back in full force after two years of cancellations and restrictions due to the pandemic.