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The same hands built the work table Michael Koutsoubis and his wife, Tamara, use to make the wreaths they sell at their Manorville Christmas tree farm.

Family tradition has deep roots at Manorville Christmas tree farm

Discover birthday party venues for kids on Long Island, from clothing shops to lifestyle boutiques, offering customized celebrations and shopping opportunities.

4 shops that host birthday parties for kids and shopping opportunities for parents 

Discover Hanukkah celebrations on Long Island, including menorah lightings, festive treats and family-friendly activities throughout the holiday season.

Events celebrating Hanukkah throughout the holiday season

The annual event features music, floats, food, costumed old-time characters and a performance of "A Christmas Carol."

Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson offers fun step back in time

The fossil is thought to be one of the largest and most complete specimens ever uncovered for the stegosaurus.

$44.6M stegosaurus fossil unveiled at Museum of Natural History

Just like the song says, "it's Christmastime in the city," and that means there are myriad ways to get in the holiday spirit.

Spend the day in NYC and meet Santa, go ice skating 

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The Brentwood School District started the program with Plant Up, a Holtsville-based business.

LI schools grow their own food with vertical garden

Ultimate guide to holiday fun, from parades to Santa spottings 

2024 Holiday events on Long Island: Guide to light shows, Christmas tree farms, celebrations and more

Long Islanders cherish "A Christmas Story" as part of their holiday traditions.

A 'Christmas Story' tradition: How a classic film shapes LIers' holidays 

Find presents for everyone on your list with this year's interactive gift guide featuring 100+ new and trendy offerings from LI retailers.

Holiday gift guide: 100+ ideas from LI stores 

Discover the hottest toys for kids this holiday season with our top picks for 2024. From fun to educational, we've got the coolest toys to make every kid smile.

Holiday hot toy list: 14 top picks of the season

Employee contributions, which pay for the state program, will rise by roughly $20 on an annual basis. 

Paid family leave to increase by over $300 starting Jan. 1

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    Rebecca Koltun wanted to go to medical school, but a life changing ski accident in 2021 resulted in her being paralyzed from the neck down.

Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Sea Cliff to see what's new.

4 places to visit in Sea Cliff 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta make charm bracelets at Hitch in Babylon; one of many DIY gift ideas found inside Newsday's 2024 Ultimate Gift Guide.

DIY gift idea: Making charm bracelets in Babylon

After a holiday shopping spree, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta phoned food critic Erica Marcus to see where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall.

Mall shopping and dining spree at Roosevelt Field  

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta searched Roosevelt Field mall for trendy gifts.

Trendy gifts for your holiday shopping list

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

With everything from shopping small to the hottest gifts, even where to eat while you are on a mall marathon, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have it covered. 

NewsdayTV's ultimate holiday shopping show

Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse has your look at this year's hottest toys. 

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee shop in Westbury.

Exploring Yemeni coffee culture

NewsdayTV's Beth Whitehouse visited Frank J. Cannon Southeast Elementary School in Brentwood, where third graders grew their own food.

'We saw three weeks later that it started to sprout'

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

How Adam and the Metal Hawks got started on TikTok

Eric LeVine, executive chef at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, shows NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano a meatball recipe that uses Thanksgiving leftovers. 

Save the leftovers to make these Thanksgiving meatballs 

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See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.

Guide to fall fun

Pair a light show with ice skating, a Toy Factory Fun House and more festive activities for a magical holiday experience.

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