Thanksgiving on Long Island
Find Thanksgiving recipes, events for the family, Black Friday shopping deals and more.
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Ambulance company in Sayville hosts turkey giveaway for veterans
"We want to make it a little bit easier for them and to let them know how much we appreciate their service." said volunteer Maureen Murphy, a Gold Star mother.
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'It's the least we can do for their service'
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LI BBQ spots selling smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving2m read
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Turkey trots, 5Ks and more races, walks happening this month4m read
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Many big stores will be closed again this Thanksgiving2m read
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Not just for lattes: Pumpkin's popular in the fall beauty department1m read
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Celebrating with thanks, service in Wantagh
The time-honored traditions of celebrating the nation's bounty and volunteering for those with less to eat were on full display this Thanksgiving.
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Shop local this Black Friday: Stores offering deals and discounts4m read
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Protesters briefly disrupt Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade2m read
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'I always want people to go home feeling more thankful and grateful'
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Deja vu on parade this Thanksgiving1m read
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In Brentwood, a warm meal and good company for those in need2m read
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'It's perfect, it's home food'
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'Meet animosity with curiosity': Managing political discussions on Thanksgiving3m read
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Thanksgiving parade at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School in Farmingville
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Restaurants open for Thanksgiving7m read
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Cher, SpongeBob, Miss America among celebs in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade2m read
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