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1. Texas Gov. Rick Perry's "emergency" illegal immigration crackdown.

2. Rep. Peter King's proposed ban on carrying guns within 1,000 feet of federal officials.

3. Firefighters' union president Steve Cassidy blasting City Hall's snowstorm apology as inadequate.

Last week's "winner": Indicted consultant John Haggerty accusing Mayor Michael Bloomberg of trying to hide funds.

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

'Tis the season for the NewsdayTV Holiday Show! The NewsdayTV team looks at the most wonderful time of the year and the traditions that make it special on LI.

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

'Tis the season for the NewsdayTV Holiday Show! 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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