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ClawCADE in Uniondale offers 80 claw machines and 60 arcade games, blending traditional and modern gaming with prizes ranging from plush toys to electronics.

An arcade full of claw machines opens at Roosevelt Field mall

Everyone from teens to senior citizens are learning the classic parlor game.

Once a fading pastime, mah-jongg is making a comeback on LI

Beaches are still open and visitors can enjoy lower parking fees, sun and surf after the unofficial end of summer.

Beaches extend lifeguards for swimming past Labor Day

These family-friendly New Year countdowns start at 6, 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Guide to NYE ball drops and rises on LI: Entertainment and festive fun 

Just because the calendar reads September, it doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to outdoor destinations.

Endless summer: Amusement parks and beach bars you can still visit in the fall

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Here's a guide to where you can see how the other half lived.

Gold Coast walking tours offer a wealth of riches

Here are autumn tours to introduce a slice of Long Island you, too, might have a taste for.

From foodie to bike tours: 5 tour excursions to join

Here's a step-by-step guide to four destinations that at least feel like the edge of the known world.

4 'end of LI' fall hikes to try

State law requires children younger than 14 to wear helmets.

Where to go bike riding: Trails, boardwalks and more 

This slice of Nassau provides a daycation of fun. 

Exploring Museum Row in Uniondale: How to fill a cold or rainy day

Any moment this year, sky watchers will have a blast looking up and see a star they couldn't see before.

Long Islanders can see comets, meteors this fall 

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After last season's closure due to a tree shortage, Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck has over 2,000 trees on its farm, and NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got to cut down one of her own.

'Don't judge your tree by its needles'

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  

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

Ms. Rachel doll among this year's top toys

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.

Holiday celebrations around LI

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

inside the Great American Family Christmas Festival at UBS Arena

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.

D'eCaffè in Long Beach selling standout Italian panettone

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

'It is very heartwarming'

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

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If you're making New Year resolutions, experts say keep them small and focused on specific goals.

Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick

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