<p>Free hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows&nbsp;and ice carving&nbsp;were among the draws at the Port Jefferson&nbsp;Ice Festival. NewsdayTV&#39;s Drew Scott reports.</p>


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Ice, ice, baby: Port Jeff's fifth annual Ice Festival

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Ice, ice ... Barbie: Festival the winter happening in Port Jeff

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