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Feast with your hands and watch armor-clad knights joust at this nostalgic dinner experience in New Jersey.

Medieval Times: A fun (k)night 

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

Guide: Town holiday celebrations

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They were the original rock stars of local TV.

Local TV's 5 most memorable anchor teams: Is your favorite one of them?

Why Snoopy didn't talk and more fun facts about the holiday classic.

Celebrating 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 60

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries Long Island clam chowder at Chowder House in Bay Shore.

Eating clams and chowder in Bay Shore

Raised on LI? Put your memory to the test with these interactive questions on locations, pop culture, pastimes and more.

Growing up on Long Island quiz: Test your nostalgia knowledge

The nostalgic chain of ice cream restaurants was known for its gigantic 'Kitchen Sink.'

Remember Jahn's Ice Cream Parlours? Home of the 'Kitchen SInk'

Nick Moukas, co-owner of Jahn's Ice Cream Parlour in Jackson Heights, spoke about how his family has been able to keep an old-time ice cream shop alive while most others have become a thing of the past.

'We were able to survive while others weren't'

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The concept is slated to open in the spring.

Mother-daughter team to open LI self-pour beer spot

Most of the new clients are old diner customers, the manager said.

Former LI diner turns into Asian fusion eatery

It was one of a dwindling number of places serving chow mein and egg foo young.

LI Chinese restaurant closes after 50 years

The tiny storefront literally looks like a log cabin.

Top LI chef opens buzzy takeout burger spot

A growing chain with Arabic-inspired drinks and pastries finds a luxe home in a new strip mall.

National coffee chain opens first LI location

Pair malted chocolate chip cookies with milk or peppermint meringues with hot chocolate.

Holiday cookies: 6 fun new recipes to try

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

LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

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

Trendy Bites: Viral grilled cheese smashburger

Fire officials demonstrate how fast a Christmas tree can become a major fire and share tips on preventing disaster.

Christmas tree safety tips to avoid a fire

Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

LI student collaborates with NASA on project

Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.

'Karate Kid' helps Huntington kick off the holiday season

New York State officials are warning of AI-powered scams as shoppers look for deals throughout the holiday season. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio shares some tips to shop safely.

What to know about AI-powered shopping scams

"It's not good enough" said Giants general manager Joe Schoen on Tuesday as he spoke for the first time about moving on from head coach Brian Daboll and getting the franchise back in the proper direction.

Giants GM: '2 wins is not where we want to be right now'

Nassau police say Michael Dotzler's disappearance is still an active missing person's case, while a private detective suspects foul play. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn’t given up hope for his return.

NYS won't charge a site fee for PGA tournaments in 2028 and 2033 at Bethpage Black despite receiving $6 million for hosting the Ryder Cup in September. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains.

Bethpage won’t charge PGA to host future events, despite Ryder Cup costing public millions

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Zuhoski Farms in Cutchogue, where you can cut your own Christmas tree.

Out East: Cut your own Christmas tree at Zuhoski Farms

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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

'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

'Let the juices and onions flow'

Bad weather in the Midwest and a critical software update for some Airbus planes impacted some travelers flying out of area airports on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We made the best of it'

Watch how fast a Christmas tree fire can spread

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Jessy's Pastries in Oceanside to learn how to make alfajores, which are dulce de leche-filled Peruvian cookies.

'It's like a shortbread cookie, so it just melts in your mouth'

NewsdayTV takes a look at how Long Islanders are celebrating Thanksgiving.

Gratitude, gathering and giving back: NewsdayTV's Thanksgiving special

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns how to make pumpkin-shaped bagels at Broadway Gourmet Bagel Cafe in Massapequa.

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