As we look ahead to the second winter holiday season of the coronavirus pandemic, it feels more important than ever for communities to come together.
In that spirit, we offer our annual holiday shopping guide's focus on Long Island shopping destinations, places that embody Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27 (and beyond!). In the "downtown destinations" here, you can read about the local merchants and locally made products that help sustain our communities. And don't stop with what we've found; there are many more exciting shopping opportunities than we could ever fit in one place.
We also offer guides to Malls and Big-Box stores, which this year are offering expanded hours and events (Santa, anyone?). Shopping online? Check out our Gifts for Gardeners.
Finally, you can get in on the holiday spirit in person at our listing of celebrations in town, villages and hamlets. - Rosemary Olander, LI Life Editor

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The homes of ship captains and merchants, some two centuries old, have been lovingly restored and reincarnated into shops and restaurants on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, noted Judy Hogan, treasurer of Cold Spring Harbor Main Street Association. 
Cold Spring Harbor is notable because its entire business district is on the National Register of Historic Places, Hogan explained. 
Holiday festivities start the first week in December with a Window Display Contest, followed by the fire department’s tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3. There’s also a Shop-A-Thon, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 15, when people are asked to dress in festive attire, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 19, Santa will stroll Main Street and take photos with kids aboard a historic fire truck at the Fire House Museum. 
After 25 years in business, Lina Agosti, owner of Whimsey at the Beauty Tree (65 Main St., 631-367-7675), always delights in seeing patrons’ reactions to her shop. 
"Everybody comes in and says, ‘You have beautiful things.’ It really makes my day," she said. 
A few of those beautiful things include embossed leather handbags from Patricia Nash; Ayala Bar jewelry with mineral stones and crystals from Israel; Murano glass jewelry; Croatian linen pillows and table runners; diffusers and candles by Via Mercato; exquisite velvet and viscose jackets from Aris A.; Michael Michaud tableware and jewelry that captures details of nature and is made in Bay Shore; Bolivian French Knot gloves and hats; Fabulous Furs faux-fur jackets and loungewear; Florentine gold-plated wood trays and stationery; Mary Meyer stuffed animals; and "Finding Gratitude" and other message books.
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"It smells really good in here," announces the sign in front of Terra (85 Main St., 631-498-6077, <a href="https://terracoldspring.com/">terracoldspring.com</a>). 
"Everybody comes in and says it," said owner Stephanie Rooney. 
Janina Stefanow, 50, of Middle Village had stopped in at Terra to buy earrings, soap and body lotion. "My cousin lives in Syosset, and I like shopping here," she said. 
One of the newest shops in the village, Terra is mostly a home décor shop with an assortment of throw pillows (some with messages), candles and home fragrances, cheese and charcuterie boards, Thymes Frasier Fir scents, Mermaid Kisses, K. Hall Designs and Apiary lotions, soaps and candles, Etú Home platters and Barefoot Dreams soft blankets. 
Some of Terra’s unique items are exquisite handmade Himalayan driftwood tray candles and pictures frames, and trays with spectacular photos from Los Angeles photographer Gray Malin. 
For the holidays, Rooney said, "We’re trying to make it more a one-stop shop for gifting." 
At Casa Chetta (60 Main St., 315-274-3470, <a href="https://casa-chetta.myshopify.com/">casa-chetta.myshopify.com</a>), Lilly Cavaliere curates items for the home from her native Argentina and around the world that you won’t find in other stores. Among them, an imposing 51-inch Sailor’s Knot round mirror framed by beige rope stretched over an iron frame. 
"I have seven customers waiting for this mirror," Cavaliere said. 
You’ll find a teak root bunching cube/side table from Thailand; Vietnamese banana leaf coffee table and console, and rattan/mother of pearl trays; poufs and ottomans from India; a banana tree bark and teak midcentury-modern chair; white textured ceramic vases and decorative platters from Legacy; an assortment of baskets from Africa, including some made from wicker mixed with denim; banana leaf trays; and Argentine table runners, pillows and throws. 
"All the time, I try to find different, different," said Cavaliere. "Sometimes it’s hard, but it’s my job." 
With shops so close together on Main Street, you can’t go wrong stopping in these: 
Bixby (94 Main St., 516-442-8868, <a href="https://bixbycollection.com/">bixbycollection.com</a>). A boutique for teens and up, with coats, sweaters, camisoles, jackets, jeans, sweats, shoes, handbags, claw clips, headbands, costume jewelry and candles. 
Living (123 Main St., 631-659-3742, <a href="http://www.livingcsh.com/home.html">livingcsh.com</a>). Locally made items take center stage here: Cristina V. handmade gold jewelry from Huntington Bay, Haute Shore trendy bags and winter accessories made in Woodbury, Drew clothing from Port Washington, and GiGi New York leather goods made in Melville. 
Made by Michael Russo (143 Main St., 631-498-6729, <a href="https://madebymichaelrusso.com/">MadebyMichaelRusso.com</a>). A home-goods shop with decoupage shells from Oyster Bay, linen napkins from Huntington, paper weights with Long Island photos by a Port Washington photographer, decorative plaques with messages made in Oceanside, and silk flower arrangements made by Russo himself. 
Say La Vie (75 Main St., 631-659-3833, <a href="https://shopsaylavieboutique.com/">shopsaylavieboutique</a>). Among the eclectic offerings here are Buddhas, spiritual jewelry, cashmere scarves, leather jackets, trays with designer names and logos, lavender sachets by Hans &amp; Petal of Long Beach, soaps by Soothery of Centerport, mosaic rocks by Lori Pappas of Sea Cliff and beaded jewelry made by owner Jane Zuckerberg. 
Pashley Children’s Boutique (169 Main St., 631-367-8737, <a href="http://pashleychildrensboutique.com/">pashleychildrensboutique.com</a>). A boutique for kids featuring Brio toys, Jellycat stuffed animals, children’ books, toys, clothes for babies to preteens, blankets, bibs, dress and First Communion clothes. Top-sellers this season are Widgeon fleece jackets for infants and toddlers.
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Holiday Shopping Destination: Stock up on old-world charm in Cold Spring Harbor

Holiday Shopping Destination: Cold Spring Harbor's old-world charm

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Bellport gets into the holiday spirit with a soup-tasting contest at the four corners of the village on South Country and Station roads on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27, from noon to 2 p.m. And entries for the annual wreath contest will be displayed throughout the village starting Dec. 4. That evening, Santa will lead a holiday parade leaving the firehouse at 5:30 p.m., followed by a tree lighting at 6 p.m. 
"Bellport has more stores in a short walking distance than larger communities," said LuAnn Thompson, vice president of Bellport Chamber of Commerce, describing the shops as unique and quaint, much like the village itself. 
On weekends during the holiday season, you can find someone playing holiday music and carols on the piano stationed inside Copper Beech (133 S. Country Rd., 631-286-0202, <a href="https://copperbeechbythesea.com/">copperbeachbythesea</a>). The eclectic shop, owned by designers Thomas O’Brien and Dan Fink, reflects their refined aesthetic sensibilities. 
Among the assorted artisan foods, there are French and Belgian chocolates, a variety of European chutneys and tapenades, pasta, oils, vinegars, mustards, cookies, crisps and chips. 
There are Portuguese soaps, Coqui perfume from Mexico, Etoile towels, Kent combs, lamps, bowls, barware, throws, pillows, and an array of items for cooking and entertaining. 
"I’m looking for a basket to put firewood in," said Jackie Dennis, 42, of Brookhaven, who often shops at Copper Beech for kitchenware, as she perused a selection of handmade baskets in all shapes and sizes.
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Fans of the show "Schitt’s Creek" will feel right at home at Bellport Apothecary (151 S. Country Rd., 631-431-6825, <a href="http://[https://www.facebook.com/Bellportapothecary151/">facebook.com/Bellportapothecary151</a>), where episodes of the show play on a loop all day on a TV monitor up front. 
Owner Giovanni Naso, an interior designer, was so inspired by the Netflix show’s fictional Rose’s Apothecary that he decided to open an apothecary of his own. 
Naso's store carries Joy Lane Farm, Bidwell, Pretty Public, Archipelago Botanicals, Lollio and Tokyo Milk skin-care lines, handmade pottery, throw pillows, balms, perfumes, Paddywax apothecary candles, and Bellport-made organic soap and honey. 
Stopping in the shop for a cup of its aromatic coffee, Tara Broillet browsed the shop for Christmas and birthday gifts. 
"I was looking for different and interesting pieces of jewelry," said Broillet, 41, of Brookhaven. 
Much of the jewelry has decorative crystals, which many believe have healing properties. 
"It’s jewelry with intention. Beyond its being pretty, it’s serving an energy purpose for you," said Sharon Munson, store manager. 
At 51, The Village Silversmith Gallery (149 S. Country Rd., 631-286-1660, <a href="https://www.villagesilversmith.com/">villagesilversmith.com</a>) is the oldest retail shop in the Village of Bellport. 
As the name suggests, silver is the star here, but you’ll also find a variety of gold jewelry, some mixed with precious or semiprecious stones and most of which are created by owner Dwight Trujillo. 
Trujillo’s more spectacular pieces are part of his nautical collection — a combination of silver and beach glass, and nautical-themed pieces, such as anchor earrings, a sea horse ring and a starfish necklace. 
"I try to do one-of-a-kind pieces, especially at Christmas, when people are looking for a very special gift," Trujillo said, adding that he often works with Western Jasper stones and creates a lot of hammered metal repoussé work. 
The shop also carries jewelry handmade elsewhere, mostly in the American West; ceramic bowls, plates, candelabras and vases; steel sculptures by Trujillo; and works by local artists, from abstract paintings by Roberta Gugliotta of East Patchogue to avian wood sculptures by John DiNaro of Brookhaven; and wooden candelabras and other pieces by woodworker David Ebner of Brookhaven. 
While you’re in Bellport Village, explore these other shops, too: 
Tola (136 S. Country Rd., 631-286-0186, <a href="https://tolanewyork.com/">tolanewyork.com</a>). A beach-inspired boutique with jewelry (including locale-specific Charms by the Bay), flannels, sweaters and other casual clothes, along with hats, gloves, handbags, baby clothes, candles, soaps and sunglasses. 
Bellport General (138 S. Country Rd., 631-803-8121, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellportgeneral/">Instagram.com/bellportgeneral</a>). A modern take on a general store where you’ll find houseplants, housewares, cool coasters, jarred food items, clothing, stylish socks, face creams, beach towels, sunglasses and more. 
Red Barn Boutique (146 S. Country Rd., 631-803-0671, <a href="https://redbarnboutiqueny.com/">redbarnboutiqueny.com</a>). You’ll find comfy clothes for women, modern farmhouse home and seasonal décor, and special Christmas décor and ornaments. 
The Storefront Bellport (139 S. Country Rd., 631-803-2190, <a href="https://www.thestorefrontbellport.com/">thestorefrontbellport.com</a>). This three-floor boutique-bookstore-gallery offers books by local Bellport and Brookhaven authors; Farmhouse Herbal soaps from Brookhaven; H. Botanicals from Bellport, Elisabettu Bellu clothing and ceramics from Bellport; and clothing by Thaddeus O’Neil of Brookhaven. For the holidays, the gallery will feature lamps and lightboxes by Christopher Tennant of Bellport. 
Bellport Arts &amp; Framing Studio (137 S. Country Rd., 631-803-6076, <a href="https://www.bellportarts.com/">bellportarts.com</a>). A framing studio that also sells art and home office supplies, unique gift wrap and greeting cards, picture frames, and a selection of works by Bellport watercolor artists and photographers.
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Holiday Shopping Destination: Bellport brims with merchants

Holiday Shopping Destination: Bellport brims with stores

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Since 2010, Bay Shore has held its Winter Festival, a decadeslong tradition, on Small Business Saturday. This year, from noon to 3 p.m on Nov. 27, Bay Shore High School’s Harmonaires carol up and down Main Street. Then, local choirs will sing as Santa and Frosty distribute gifts at the bandshell on East Main Street. 
"It’s a splendid day," said Donna Periconi, president of Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce. "We have thousands of people who come." 
Another mainstay of the hamlet is Willy Nilly Trading Co. (153 W. Main St., 631-666-4488, <a href="https://www.willynillytrading.com/">willynillytrading.com</a>), a 21-year-old store with a bit of everything for the whole family. 
"We do have a following that’s Long Island-wide," said Marilyn Schulman, owner. "It’s not just local." 
Designer jewelry lines include rhodium-plated classic designs from John Medeiros, UNO de 50 contemporary pieces from Spain, simulated diamonds from LaFonn and moderately priced Ella Stein diamond jewelry. 
"You could give a gift of diamonds without breaking the bank," Schulman said. 
There are fun Dot &amp; Dash Design’s Morse code bracelets and necklaces with upbeat sayings like "Choose Joy" and "Sixty &amp; Sassy." 
The "cozy department" features loungewear and throws as well as wraps and ruanas for women, Nepalese handmade hats and gloves, and Sherpa jackets. 
In accessories, there are Hobo leather handbags, and fabric bags from Spartina 449 and Vera Bradley; in décor, signs and framed prints; in entertainment, unique Nora Fleming and Mariposa polished-aluminum platters. 
For scents, choose from Michel Design Works candles, fragrance, lotions and soaps or Inis fragrances from Ireland. For the peewee set, there are infant togs, books, JellyCat and Bearington baby stuffed animals, and Earth Nymph baby clothes with Long Island tags. Look for sweatshirts, throws, home décor and handbags proudly imprinted with "Long Island," and chocolate bars made in Huntington. 
"I love this store. This is my second time here in two weeks," said Elaine Dalman, 75, of Bay Shore, adding that on her last visit, she spent $200 at Willy Nilly’s Christmas shop next door.
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At Lost Planet Comics and Collectibles (65 E. Main St., 631-647-9777, <a href="https://lpcomics.com/">lpcomics.com</a>). Funko Pops — vinyl figurines of every imaginable pop-culture character — fill rows and rows in the store. 
"They’re this generation’s version of Beanie Babies," said owner Kevin Demspey. "Name any franchise, whether it be movies, TV, video games, comics, etc., there’s a 90% chance there’s a Pop of them," 
Dempsey also carries DC Multiverse, Power Rangers and a zillion other action figurines, "for collectors, children-at-heart or for something to put on your shelf." 
There are superhero sticker and coloring books, The Blue Fame, The Last Ronin and other independent-label comic books, graphic novels, Godzilla figurines, Monopoly Ghostbusters edition, Joker, Mega Man and Star Wars piggy banks, and 8-, 10-, 12- and 20-sided dice. 
For a sense of serenity, chill to the spa music and breathe in the scented air at Breathe Gifts (135 E. Main St., 631-647-8886, <a href="https://www.breatheinspiringgifts.com/">breatheinspiringgifts.com</a>). The store specializes in crystals — every type, shape and size — which are believed to have physical, spiritual and emotional healing powers, explained Jamie Aponte, gems and minerals manager. 
"I tell people, ‘The crystal chooses you. Nine out 10 times, it’s something that you needed," Aponte said. 
A Breathe devotee, Ryan Scheriff, 19, of Babylon, said the crystals have helped him get through tough emotional times. 
His mom, whom he recently introduced to the store, concurred. "I’ve gone through quite a bit in the last three or four years," said Joy Scheriff, 62. 
Breathe carries hand-poured Lunastry Intuition candles decorated with dried flowers, gems and sparkles. Other items for spiritual living are moldavite jewelry, hemp seed massage candles, Buddhas, singing bowls, incense, tarot cards, chimes, dream catchers, and books on mineralogy, dreams and healing. 
While in town, try these shops: 
Blast From the Past (125 W. Main St., 631-328-1693, <a href="https://blastfromthepastgames.com/">blastfromthepastgames.com</a>). A game-lover’s paradise offering popular and retro video games, gaming systems, board games, dolls, DVDs, VHS and Blu-rays of classic movies and TV shows. 
Origin of Era (90 W. Main St., 631 — 403-4116, <a href="https://www.originofera.com/">originofera.com</a>). A shop featuring unique costume jewelry, sweaters, maxi dresses, jumpsuits, rompers, blue-light glasses, roller oils and notebooks with humorous messages, like "Consequences of My Own Actions: (Volume 1)." 
Willy Nilly Christmas Store (143 W. Main St., 631-666-4488, <a href="https://www.willynillytrading.com/Christmas">willynillytrading.com</a>). Every imaginable Christmas decoration, ornament and houseware, including "Gnome for the Holidays" signs and snow globes, even ones that light up. 
Drew Patrick Spa (128 W. Main St., 631-206-3739, <a href="https://drewpatrickspa.com/">drewpatrickspa.com</a>). The boutique offers aromatherapy candles and other health and wellness products; a skin-care line, comfy throws, shawls, slippers and sweaters; men’s ties, cuff links, and johnnie-O and Fish Hippie clothing as well as made-in-Bay Shore decoupage oyster shells. 
Earth ‘N Vessel Pottery Studio (67 W. Main St., 631-665-0060, <a href="https://earthnvessel.com/">earthnvessel.com</a>). This studio and shop sells works from its 10-member cooperative. Everything — mugs, vases, bowls, plates, lidded jars, serving platters and more — is on sale for the month of December.
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Holiday Shopping Destination: Islandwide appeal in Bay Shore

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Like the Peconic River that runs through it, Riverhead keeps rolling along with new stores that add ethnic diversity and Hamptons elegance to a historic downtown set for a major renewal project. 
Riverhead’s downtown has long been anchored by the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, making it the only Main Street where you can take a break from shopping to watch seals frolic in an 800-gallon pool outside. 
You don’t have to pay admission to get into the aquarium’s City Treasures Gift Shop (enter behind the fountain, 431 E. Main St., 631-208-9200, <a href="https://www.longislandaquarium.com/">longislandaquarium.com</a>) to browse authentic shark-tooth souvenirs, T-shirts, plush toys and jewelry, and more. Or buy a gift certificate that can be used toward admission, special events, shopping and membership. 
"We try to bring some holiday cheer throughout the aquarium with trees decorated with multicolored lights and butterfly decorations," said aquarium spokeswoman Darlene Puntillo. 
The downtown makeover is underway with two vacant Main Street buildings recently demolished and another being renovated to house the Long Island Science Center. The town square project "is going to be a real game changer for Riverhead," said Liz O’Shaughnessy, executive director of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. 
Riverhead’s growing diversity is evident at Pasarela Party and Rentals, opened six years ago by Irma Cantarero. "I like the area because there are a lot of people visiting the park," Cantarero said of nearby Peconic Riverfront Park. 
Old-time Riverhead can still be seen in the Main Street Historic District, added in 2012 to the National Register of Historic Places. One of the oldest landmarks, Riverhead United Methodist Church, built in 1869 for a congregation organized in the 1830s, according to its website. Two cultural institutions are also of historic note: The Suffolk County Historical Society (300 W. Main St., 631-727-2881, <a href="https://www.suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org/index.html">suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org</a>), where the exhibit, "Seeking Sanctuary: 125 Years of Synagogues on Long Island," runs through Dec. 23; and Art Deco Suffolk Theater (118 E. Main St., 631-727-4343, <a href="https://www.suffolktheater.com">suffolktheater.com</a>). The theater presents WLNG’s Rockabilly Christmas on Dec. 10, and A Lords of 52nd Street Christmas, from the Billy Joel tribute band, on Dec. 17. 
Not historic but a blast from the past is Sunday Records (125 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead, 631-599-3918; open Sundays only). Brian Volkman, an attorney, opened the store four years ago to recreate the 1970s and ’80s experience of walking into a record store to flip through new and used albums. 
"My store has a lot of new releases," Volkman said. But, he added, "the main focus is on Classic Rock." 
He estimates his collection at 12,000 to 14,000 records, including LPs and 45s. "I try to get people to really get lost among the crates and find something they never expected to find," Volkman said.
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Another store encouraging serendipitous browsing: Privet’s Consignment Warehouse (54 E. Main St., 631-740-9700), an offshoot of Privet Estate Sales that recently opened in a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot space overflowing with furniture, antiques, décor, rugs, paintings (including original works of art), glassware and lots more. 
"The store has very high-quality furniture," said Lori Feilen of Orient, a Realtor shopping for furniture to stage open houses for home sales. 
"We try to keep it interesting and eclectic," owner Kristen Hanyo said of the inventory, which arrives from Hamptons estate sales that have been cut back because of homeowners’ pandemic concerns. 
Riverhead is also home to craft breweries, making it a convenient locale for the Holiday Hop craft spirits crawl, Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m.. "If you want, you can wear an ugly sweater or dress as an elf," O’Shaughnessy said. 
The annual holiday parade steps off at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Osborn Avenue and West Main Street, heading to Peconic Riverfront Park for a crackling bonfire, free hot chocolate drinks and visits with Santa from 5 to 7 p.m.; details at <a href="https://www.downtownriverhead.org/">downtownriverhead.org</a>. 
Here are more stores worth a drop-in: 
Pasarela Party and Rentals (310 E. Main St., 631-591-9111, <a href="https://www.pasarelafashions.com/">pasarelafashions.com</a>). Find quinceañera dresses, First Communion outfits, Champagne flute party favors and a decorative chest for safekeeping gift envelopes at a family affair. "We do a little bit of everything for special events," said owner Irma Cantarero. 
Variedades La Bendición (116 Griffing Ave., <a href="https://variedades-la-bendicion.negocio.site">variedades-la-bendicion.negocio.site</a>). A variety store with a Latin vibe, Variedades La Bendición sells baptism and First Communion outfits, perfume, jewelry, children’s toys and men’s and women’s clothing. 
Green Earth Natural Foods Market (50 E. Main St., <a href="http://genfm.com/">genfm.com</a>). Browse this brimming shop for personal care and aromatherapy products, books, scented bar soap and incense burners. 
Griffing Hardware (136 W. Main St., 631-727-2805). Sleds, strings of Christmas lights (and replacement bulbs), tree stands and Duraflame logs are sold alongside hardware at the store founded in 1931. "The customers like our personal service and product knowledge," said owner Timothy Griffing Jr. 
Barth’s Drug Store (32 E. Main St., 631-727-2125). Aisles at the front of the pharmacy are stocked with Melissa &amp; Doug Toys, games and greeting cards.
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Holiday Shopping Destination: Riverhead embraces diversity, elegance

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Rockville Centre’s downtown is a one-stop shopping destination boasting independent gift shops and service providers, fine-dining restaurants, cheerful pubs and special events to enhance the holiday mood. 
"It’s a very walkable community," said Mayor Francis X. Murray, who estimates the village has about 100 restaurants. "We also have ice cream shops, a tailor and new stores," he said. 
Adrienne Carr-Gathman of Baldwin was shopping downtown on a recent afternoon. "I really try to shop locally," Carr-Gathman explained as she stopped at Button &amp; Notion Center, owned and operated for 35 years by Young and Sung Yoo. 
"These are the loveliest, warmest, most caring people, and they do beautiful work," said Carr-Gathman, who was seeking new buttons for an Armani jacket. "I’ve gotten antique buttons here that don’t exist anywhere else," she said. 
The village's big holiday events this year include a Hanukkah celebration and Menorah lighting at 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Rockville Centre Recreation Center (111 N. Oceanside Rd., 516-678-9238, <a href="https://www.rvcny.gov/recreation">rvcny.gov/recreation</a>). A Christmas tree lighting, featuring high school performers and Santa, takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the village green on Maple Avenue. 
Most village-sponsored events take place outdoors; at indoor events, masks are strongly encouraged, said Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley. 
The heart of downtown, conveniently near the Long Island Rail Road station, hugs several blocks around Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. If you drive, downtown parking is free on the Friday after Thanksgiving and Saturdays through December. 
"Everyone’s looking forward to getting the holiday season underway," said Brian Croutier, president of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce. About two dozen shops will be participating in the chamber’s annual Snowman Hunt, an Elf on a Shelf-inspired contest from Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27, through Dec. 22. Shoppers can win gift cards by finding mini-snowmen hidden in downtown stores. (Details at <a href="https://rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com/">rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com</a>) 
The village is bringing back its holiday lights contest, which featured 80 homes when it debuted last year. On Dec. 11 and 12 visitors can walk or drive by Rockville Centre homes and apartments that residents have "decorated for any holiday" and vote for their favorites, Baxley said; details at <a href="https://www.rvcny.gov/">rvcny.gov</a>.
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For holiday gift-hunting, Matty’s Toy Stop (284 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, 516-634-0030) is a good place to start. It’s a colorful old-fashioned toy store selling anything from trendy items (Peppa Pig, Fidget spinners) to classic board games (Scrabble, Clue, The Game of Life and multiple versions of Monopoly; who knew there was a "Frozen II" Monopoly?). 
"They have every kind of board game imaginable," said Rich Visco of Oceanside, who stopped in Matty’s with his wife, Stephanie, to pick up a last-minute gift. 
Richard Frenger, 58, a shop owner who has lived in Rockville Centre for 17 years, said the village’s shops offer "things that you don’t see anywhere else. Every individual store has its own personality." 
One of the more personality-plus shops is Time for Karma, a metaphysical boutique (14 S. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-442-3200, <a href="https://atimeforkarma.com/">atimeforkarma.com</a>. The shop specializes in gemstones, jewelry, crystals and more. Necklaces and bracelets are sold with cards stating "what the gift can bring into your life, whether it’s love or healing," explained shop owner Vonda Wells. "This is a healing place for a lot of people," she said of her shop. 
Imported Irish goods are the specialty at Kathleen’s of Donegal (8 N. Park Ave., 516-536-9616, <a href="https://irishgiftsofrvc.com/">irishgiftsofrvc.com</a>), owned and operated for more than three decades by the Alcock family. Alexis Alcock, whose father, Patrick, and grandmother, the eponymous Kathleen, own the store, was behind the counter on a recent afternoon. Popular items include Irish caps, shawls and capes. Among the best-sellers: claddagh rings, which are popular anniversary, 18th birthday and Christmas gifts, and "represent love, loyalty and friendship," Alexis said. The shop also carries rosaries, Celtic crosses and other religious items. 
Here are more shops for your walking tour: 
Jeannine’s (6 N. Park Ave., 516-536-7467, <a href="https://jeanninesgifts.com/">jeanninesgifts.com</a>). Find a variety of gifts, including baby hats and outfits, that can be personalized with embroidery. 
ARTrageous! (5 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-255-5255, <a href="https://www.artrageousrvc.com/">artrageousrvc.com</a>). Think out of the box by creating a unique holiday gift at this pottery painting studio. Or inspire the creative muse with a gift card. 
Button &amp; Notion Centre (16 S. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-764-0844, <a href="https://buttonstore.business.site/">buttonstore.business.site</a>). Thousands of buttons are stacked in blue boxes from floor to ceiling. There’s vintage lace, appliques, sequins, patches, trim, zippers, and needles and thread, of course. The shop’s "notions" include "custom jewelry brooches, which make nice holiday gifts," said co-owner Young Yoo. "My wife is a tailor who can make alternations and do the sewing if something is difficult for you." 
Top To Bottom Window Treatments (246B Sunrise Hwy., 516-313-9025). The shop Richard Frenger opened in October 2020 with his spouse, Julio Hernandez, makes custom pillows, duvets, lumbar pillows and other items for the home. 
Art Flower and Gift Shop (41 N. Village Ave. 516-766-2461, <a href="https://www.artflorist.net/">artflorist.net</a>). Need a last-minute gift on the way to a holiday party? Along with flowers, this shop sells Godiva chocolates, candles, aromatherapy oils and cards. 

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Santa is back along with merchants eager to welcome shoppers to the holiday experience — with options including in-person, online and curbside. Shoppers are best prepared when they hit the malls adhering to posted COVID-19 guidelines and calling ahead to confirm hours and events. Here's a list of hours and more planned at Long Island malls and outlets to help keep your holidays merry and safe. 
AMERICANA MANHASSET 
Northern Boulevard and Searingtown Road, Manhasset; 516-627-2277; <a href="https://www.americanamanhasset.com/">americanamanhasset.com</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; check with individual stores and websites as hours vary. 
In the spirit of the season, shoppers are invited to join in Americana's annual holiday shopping benefit, Champions for Charity. Register for a complimentary Champion Number at <a href="https://www.americanamanhasset.com/events/champions-for-charity/">championsforcharity.org</a>, by phone at 516-627-2277 or in person at Americana's concierge. Present your Champions Number when making a purchase at any participating store Dec. 2 to 4 (plus a "pre-shop day" on Nov. 21 to accommodate Hannukah shoppers), and 25% of the full-price, pretax purchase will be donated to the participating charity of your choice. 
Looking for that perfect gift or a special outfit? Americana's complimentary Personal Shopping Service can assist on-site or wherever you may be located; call 800-818-6767 or email info@americanamanhasset.com. 
BROADWAY COMMONS 
358 N. Broadway, Hicksville; 516-939-0679; <a href="https://atbroadwaycommons.com/holiday/">atbroadwaycommons.com</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday; call or check website for hours through the season. 
The Santa Experience features photo opportunities with Santa and giveaways and promotional items daily from Nov. 20 to Dec. 23. Pet photos are 4 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, Nov. 23 to Dec. 21. Reservations highly recommended; $20 reservation deposit to be used toward digital photo purchase; walk-ins welcome. 
When you're ready to drop, refuel at one of many spots in the food court or adjacent to the mall. 
Have a question? Text the mobile concierge service, Answers on the Spot, at 516-218-6620, or check the website for sales and activities throughout the season. 
GREEN ACRES MALL 
2034 Green Acres Rd., Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream; 516-561-1157; <a href="https://www.greenacresmallonline.com/">greenacresmallonline.com</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
Make the shopping experience a bit less hectic by going to <a href="https://www.greenacresmallonline.com/">greenacresmallonline.com</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopgreenacres/">Instagram</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreenAcresMall">Green Acres Mall Facebook</a> page to find store locations, daily sales and special holiday events. The mobile concierge team is returning this year to help with queries about the mall; text questions to 516-268-6000. 
Santa Claus is seeing visitors daily Nov. 19 to Dec. 24 across from Kay Jewelers. For hours, details and to make a reservation, visit <a href="https://www.greenacresmallonline.com/Holiday">greenacresmallonline.com/Holiday</a>. 
To recharge, eateries range from kiosks where you can grab a go-snack to sit-down options.
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ROOSEVELT FIELD 
630 Old Country Rd., Garden City, 516-742-8000; <a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field">simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
Along with anchor stores, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and J.C. Penney, new stores this year include Donna Karan New York, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Rebecca Taylor, Psycho Bunny, Free People Movement and more. 
The man in red will fly in for visits with families who may choose to sit with Santa Claus — or maintain social distance. Make your reservation ahead of time at <a href="https://santaholidayphoto.splashthat.com/">santaholidayphoto.splashthat.com</a> for a guaranteed spot, fees will apply. Want that special photo with Fido or Daisy? Pet photos are available during "Pet Nights," 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 12 and 19. 
No time to wrap your presents? You'll find charitable gift wrapping from Dec. 5 right up to Christmas Eve. 
"Shop-your-way" options include in-person, curbside and in-store pickup, and gift cards at Simon Guest Services. Sign up for the Simon app for deals and updated events throughout the holiday season. 
Need a break? Casual eateries can be found in the Dining District along with such full-service, sit-down restaurants as Small Batch, Osteria Morini and True Food Kitchen. 
SAMANEA NEW YORK 
1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury; 516-228-2110; <a href="http://newyork.samanea.com">newyork.samanea.com</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
For deals on Black Friday weekend, enjoy an extra 10% off all furniture and mattresses and accessories at Bloomingdale’s Furniture Outlet, plus enjoy Samanea’s Outdoor Holiday Market, which is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 and weekends from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19. 
While you are there, visit the Christmas House on the second floor, featuring indoor themed rooms including a snow room with real snow; 10-room family-friendly holiday experience, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 2. Advance tickets, <a href="http://christmashouselongisland.com">christmashouselongisland.com</a>; tickets also available at the door; fees apply. 
SMITH HAVEN MALL 
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove; 631-724-1433; <a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/smith-haven-mall">simon.com/mall/smith-haven-mall</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
Head to Santa's Grand Castle for photos with the man of the hour. The castle is in Center Court from Nov. 11 through Dec. 24; reservations may be made at <a href="https://santaholidayphoto.splashthat.com/">santaholidayphoto.splashthat.com</a>, and fees apply. 
Take note: a private photo experience exclusively for children with special needs is available on the mornings of Dec 5 and Dec. 12. 
Pets are also invited, so bring four-legged friends for photos Sunday evenings Nov. 21 and 28, Dec 5, 12 and 19. The mall website offers more event details and links for reservations. 
SUNRISE MALL 
1 Sunrise Mall, Massapequa; 516-795-3551, <a href="https://www.sunrisemallny.com/">sunrisemallny.com</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
Find deals and ideas for gifts as well as special events at the mall's website, <a href="https://www.sunrisemallny.com/">sunrisemallny.com</a>. 
Have a photo taken with Santa Re-Imagined beginning Nov. 19 through Christmas Eve in the Macy's Court, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday (except Thanksgiving Day), and midnight to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 23; skip the line by making a reservation; Santa Claus photos will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 
For details, hours and reservations, visit <a href="https://www.sunrisemallny.com/">sunrisemallny.com</a>.
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TANGER OUTLETS DEER PARK 
152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park; 631-667-0600; <a href="https://www.tangeroutlet.com/deerpark">tangeroutlet.com/deerpark</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
For deals, head to Shopper Services at Entrance 3 on the Grand Boulevard side, where $10 gets you a TangerClub membership card that includes a lifetime membership and dozens of coupons and discounts, along with perks specifically offered on your birthday. 
Find more deals at <a href="https://www.tangeroutlet.com/deerpark">tangeroutlet.com/deerpark</a>. 
TANGER OUTLETS RIVERHEAD 
200 Tanger Mall Dr., Riverhead; 631-369-2732; <a href="https://www.tangeroutlet.com/riverhead">tangeroutlets.com/riverhead</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
You'll find more than 155 brands from which to choose your holiday gifts. New this year: Shops including clothing store Moose Knuckles and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings Outlet join such shopper favorites as Saks Off Fifth, Bloomingdale’s Outlet, Pottery Barn and West Elm. 
TangerStyle Holiday encourages shoppers to save while shopping early this holiday season. Available Nov. 1 to 21, shoppers can sign up for TangerStyle and get a coupon for 20% off a single item and a coupon for 20% off the entire purchase at participating stores. 
Tanger Outlets has partnered with The Elf on the Shelf. The collaboration features an exclusive Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt in Riverhead that invites families on a journey via entertaining and interactive clues to uncover a variety of Scout Elves hidden throughout the center. The scavenger hunt offers photo opportunities. 
For holiday deals and discounts, join Tanger’s Loyalty Club and get rewarded for every dollar spent on Tanger Brands. Being a TangerClub member also gets you VIP event access, VIP parking, birthday offers, specially curated deals and more. Visit Shopper Services in Tanger 1 to become a member for $10. 

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WALT WHITMAN SHOPS 
160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station; 631-271-1741; <a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops">simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving; reopens 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
Discounts and deals will be updated throughout the holiday season on <a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops">simon.com/mall/walt-whitman-shops</a>. 
The holiday tradition of photos with Santa runs from Nov. 12 through Dec. 24; reservations can be made at <a href="https://santaholidayphoto.splashthat.com/">santaholidayphoto.splashthat.com</a>; fees will apply. 
Walt Whitman Shops teams up with local charities to offer gift-wrapping services on Dec. 17 and from Dec. 21 to 24; all proceeds benefit local charities. Want to pay it forward? Head over to the Make-A-Wish table near Center Court between Dec. 3 and 19 and help make a child’s wish come true this holiday season with a donation. 
WESTFIELD SOUTH SHORE 
1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore; 631-665-8600; <a href="https://www.westfield.com/southshore">westfield.com/southshore</a> 
Closed Thanksgiving Day; reopens 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday, Nov. 26; call or check website for hours through the season. 
Strategize bargain hunting by downloading the Westfield App for holiday events, deals and step-by-step directions to stores. This year, 7-Eleven, Aerie, Hook &amp; Reel Restaurant and more have been added to the mall. 
Santa Re-Imagined is available for photos in the Lord &amp; Taylor Court, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday (except Thanksgiving Day), and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 23; skip the line by making a reservation; Santa Claus photos will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. For reservations, hours and details, visit <a href="https://www.westfield.com/southshore">westfield.com/southshore</a>; fees and COVID-19 guidelines apply. 
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Many Black Friday sales started earlier than Black Friday this year, and some will continue through the end of December. Here’s a look at savings planned for the day after Thanksgiving and beyond. A limited number of deals are online only; check the retailers’ website or <a href="https://blackfriday.com/">blackfriday.com</a> for more information. 
BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 7 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: LG UHD 65-inch TV, $579.99. Acer nitro QG241Y bii 23.8-inch 1080p LED gaming monitor, $129.99. Berkley Jensen twin mattress, $119.99. Anchor Hocking 30-piece glass food storage set, $21.99. Select Sylvania or Berkley Jensen artificial Christmas trees 4½-foot to 12-foot sizes, up to $100 off. Propel Trampolines, 15-foot round with detachable basketball hoop, mister and enclosure, $239.99. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.bjs.com/">bjs.com</a> 
COSTCO 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; check website for location hours 
DEALS: Samsung 75-inch Class QLED, $1,599.99. KitchenAid 6-quart Professional Series Bowl-Lift stand mixer, $279.99. Dell Inspiron 13.3-inch FHD+ laptop, $699.99. Apple iPad Air 256gb, $649.99. Ninja Foodi 6½-quart Multi Cooker Pro, $119.99. Round brilliant 4.00 ctw V52 clarity, I color diamond 14 kt white-gold inside-out hoop earrings, $2,799.99. Monty leather chair, $799.99. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.costco.com/">costco.com</a> 
HOME DEPOT 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 6 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: NXT 16-gallon Wet/Dry vacuum, $49.98. DeWalt Atomic 20V-max brushless drill/driver, $99. Homestyles Brookshire kitchen cart with wood top, $309. Titan faux-leather reclining massage chair, $1,499. Live poinsettia (1¼ quart), $1.98 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/">homedepot.com</a> 
J. C. PENNEY 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 5 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: Home Expressions Microfiber Plus Ultra Soft sheets, any size, $14.99. Fisher-Price Sit-to-Stand Giant Activity Book, $39.99. Cooks Kitchen appliances, select styles, $12.99 after $10 rebate. Tranquility Cool &amp; Clean Weighted Blankets, all weights, $59.99. Holiday dinnerware, serveware and table linens, select styles, 50% off. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.jcpenney.com/">jcp.com</a> 
KOHL’S 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 5 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: Earn $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. Amazon Fire HD8 32gb tablet, $44.99. Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch, $119.99. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe upright vacuum NV360, $119.99. Step2 Modern Cook Kitchen, $59.99. Sporting goods and outdoor toys, select styles, 20% off. Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-quart 9-in-one multiuse pressure cooker, $59.99. Men’s and women’s select style Levi’s, 40% off. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.kohls.com/">kohls.com</a> 
MACY’S 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 6 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: Belle de Mer cultured freshwater pearl studs 8 to 9 mm, $4.99. Men’s Club Room turtleneck and mock-turtleneck sweaters, $9.99. Shark ION robot vacuum, $179.99. Charter Club &amp; Hotel Collection down pillows and comforters, 60% off. The North Face select styles of family hoodies, jackets and more, 30% off. Women’s wool blend coats, 60 to 70% off. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.macys.com/">macys.com</a> 
P.C. RICHARD &amp; SON 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 8 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: Samsung 82-inch 4K Smart LED TV plus free Monster 4K starter kit, $1,098. Appliance packages, up to $750 in savings. JBL wireless headphones, up to 50% off. Ring floodlight camera, $139.99, includes Echo Show 5 for an additional $10. Bose Quiet Comfort 35 noise-canceling headphones, $179. 
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OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 10 a.m. Black Friday 
DEALS: Yamaha 76-key Learn to Play piano with stand and software, $199.99. Epson EcoTank 2760 All-in-One Printer with bonus black ink, $219.87. Tennis bracelet, 1.95 cttw diamond 14k white gold, $999. Samsonite Kingsbury two-piece luggage set, $119.98. Pre-lit 7½-foot Virginia pine artificial Christmas tree, $159.98 (online only). 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.samsclub.com/">samsclub.com</a> 
TARGET 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; see website for Black Friday hours 
DEALS: Element Roku 65-inch UHD frameless TV, $299.99. Oculus Quest 2 all-in-one 128gb virtual-reality headset, includes $50 Target gift card, $299. Beats Solo wireless on-ear headphones, $99.99. Disney Frozen toys (except Lego), buy one get one 50% off. Market Pantry bone-in, spiral-cut hickory smoked half ham, $1.29 per pound. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.target.com/">target.com</a> 
WALMART 
OPEN: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open 5 a.m. Black Friday. 
DEALS: Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, $299. Vizio 70-inch Class 4K Smartcast TV, $548. Gateway Pentium laptop, 15.6-inch display, 4gb RAM, 128gb storage, $179. Instant Pot 8-quart 7-in-1 multicooker, $59. Super Flyer swing set with Flying Buddies, $99. 6V Maserati 3.2 mph ride-on, $99. 9-foot lighted character inflatable, variety of styles, $25. 
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: <a href="https://www.walmart.com/">walmart.com</a>

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Free NICE bus rides as Earth Day approaches

Across New York, the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, were found in young people, non-Hispanic Black people and men who have sex with men, the report found. 

Report: Sexually transmitted infections climb on Long Island

Former CFO of the Schechter School of Long Island got the maximum sentence for stealing $8.4M in school funds. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I will appeal'

A man's life was saved in Coram on Wednesday when his wallet protected him from a bullet. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Life-saving wallet

Michael Brown, Heuermann's Defense Attorney, said he won't be rushed to go to trial. Heuermann's next court appearance is June 18. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'He is not the guy'

The driver of the car implicated in the killing of Det. Jonathan Diller last month said he went to buy some liquor and upon his return to the vehicle had no idea the other man in his car accused of shooting Diller was going to start firing, according to records.

'Justice for our hero, brother Jonathan Diller'

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