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MacArthur Airport in Islip now offers flights to vibrant cities like Lakeland, Wilmington and Boston.

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The closing stems from an issue over needed building repairs.

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

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

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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

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.

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Laney McGowan died after a long and courageous battle with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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

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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.

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The rooms — which one judge described as "putrid" and "cramped" — have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Melissa Azofeifa dined at Rooh's BBQ Smoked Meat and Steakhouse in West Hempstead.

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

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