On New Year's Eve, most real New Yorkers avoid Times Square like the plague and prefer to not pay twice as much to eat at the same restaurants they can visit the other 364 nights of the year. That leaves concerts as a good option for locals looking for a party. As usual, choices abound, from classic rock legends and jam bands to dance parties and hip-hop. Here are 10 highlights:

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Sentencing in body parts case ... Nurses at LI hospitals authorize strike ... Remembering Laney Credit: Newsday

Rain, snow, sleet for morning commute ... Sentencing in body parts case ... Thomas Valva's mother agrees to settlement ... When Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

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