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Newsday's Summer Fun Book preview: Elisa DiStefano, Meghan Giannotta have your first look at the summer guide

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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.

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It's eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit

Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids and people yearning for the promise of spring have marked the dawn of the shortest day of the year at the ancient Stonehenge monument.

Thousands greet the winter solstice at the ancient Stonehenge monument

Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day.

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It's easy to get overwhelmed over the holidays.

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Bay Shore has a new upscale takeout market.

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Two little piggies will not become Christmas Eve roast pork thanks to a holiday pardon they received from a Florida mayor.

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As winter sets in, Long Islanders can hop a flight to Florida and spend a weekend in the sun. 

48 hours on Marco Island: Beaches, water sports and more

Artechouse's new 'Tingle Bells' exhibit transforms holiday stress into a calming, ASMR experience 

New 'Tingle Bells' exhibit in NYC uses ASMR to soothe visitors during hectic holiday season

Less than 1% of nuns in the United States today are 30 or younger.

Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns

The historic property has a new upscale wine bar experience complete with winter dining igloos.

The Milleridge Inn opens new wine bar

Born in Ghana, Sister Seyram Mary Adzokpa had never encountered a nun until adulthood.

Young nuns: Two diverse paths to a rare life of faith

The U.N.'s food agency says more than 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa.

UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries dishes from Trinidad at Trini Street Food in Valley Stream.

Our food writer tries shark, roti and other Trinidadian dishes

South Asian supermarket are now expanding even further east with the opening of Sanjha Bazaar in Commack.

South Asian supermarket opens first Suffolk location

The company is known for comfy athleisure wear and a playful logo.

Goat USA opens 5th location on Long Island

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

Long Island's Tara Tubridy has kicked off her 19th season as a Rockette. She gave NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano a behind-the-scenes look at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

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Syed educates her audience about the difference between culture and religion while also sharing her love for music and things to do across Long Island. 

Wearing a hijab on social media helps her "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived, a TikToker says.

He travels across the country sharing his story at schools to inspire students to overcome adversity.

Rohan Murphy, a double amputee, travels to Long Island schools to help inspire students to overcome adversity.

Think your local deli has the best BEC? Russo might have rated it.

Rating cheese pulls and tasting breakfast sandwiches at delis around Long Island helped this Amityville teen reach thousands on TikTok. 

The "scone queen," shares her recipes, comedy and Italian-American culture on TikTok, growing not only her following, but also growing her business called "The Hungry Gnome."

How recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage grew this chef's social media following.

Bastos, 27, has over 2 million followers and has made enough money through her posts to quit her job and move to Los Angeles.

She started posting videos on TikTok impersonating her Long Island mom

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

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.

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This cold-weather season, there's no reason to hibernate inside.

Winter nightlife on LI: From a hidden speakeasy to making pizza, fun ideas for adults 

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