Kevin James hits the Paramount, the Hampton Classic horse show returns and more: Newsday's Faith Jessie reports what's up on Long Island this weekend.


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Kevin James at the Paramount and more: Here's what's up on Long Island

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Kevin James at the Paramount and more: Here's what's up on LI this weekend

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Holiday-infused activities include a "Frozen"-themed pajama party and a drive-through light show.

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The festival offers nightly tree lightings, ice skating, Santa visits and more at UBS Arena through Dec. 24.

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Expect themed drinks and a scenic North Pole village setting, complete with a virtual train ride and festive cocktails, starting Nov. 21.

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No matter how busy you might be this holiday season, there's always time for Santa.

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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.

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

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From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.

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This event takes place at the UBS Arena, where families can partake in ice-skating, meeting Santa, and so much more.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learned how to make jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah at ZuckerBakers in Plainview. 

'They're fried in oil that lasted for the eight days for Hanukkah'

For the past 23 years, volunteers have spent weeks making Christmas magic happen here at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Westbury, with an detailed Italian nativity scene called Presepio. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'We take a lot of pride in it'

You can get an authentic, award-winning holiday treat from Italy much closer to home.

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Students at Centennial Avenue Elementary School are learning about the seven principles of Kwanzaa. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

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

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

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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.

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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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