<p>Jason Orsini of Smithtown has decorated his entire front lawn to look like &ldquo;National Lampoon&rsquo;s Christmas Vacation.&rdquo; Newsday&rsquo;s Rachel Weiss reports.&nbsp;</p>


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Dylan Martini of Wantagh said he was honored to win Newsday's Thorp Award, given out at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury Monday.

'It's a great shock'

Gilgo Beach Task Force investigators say accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann exhibited a "persistent interest" in the case before his arrest. Newsday Suffolk County Courts Reporter Grant Parpan has the story.

'He saved a newspaper article from 30 years before his arrest'

A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of a Woodbury nursing home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge's decision expected Friday

Luigi Mangione landed at MacArthur Airport on his way to New York City to face murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after waiving extradition Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Luigi Mangione ordered held without bail in NYC

Nassau officials are seeking federal authority to ticket drone operators or take the devices down. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We also want federal legislation that would allow us to issue a federal summons'

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Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling nearly 609,000 child car seats because the harness adjuster can loosen and the seats may not restrain children.

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600,000 child car seats because harness may not hold children

Russia's central bank has left its benchmark interest rate at a record 21%, holding off on further increases despite high consumer inflation fueled by the Kremlin's war against Ukraine.

Russian central bank holds rates steady even as war against Ukraine fuels inflation

Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day.

It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union are holding a strike at seven of the company's delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas.

Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here's what you should know

President Joe Biden's administration has started to withdraw pending regulations that won't be finalized by the time he leaves office.

White House starts scrapping pending regulations, including student debt cancellation

Hungary has given political asylum to a Polish opposition politician who is wanted on suspicions of corruption.

Diplomatic spat erupts after Hungary gives asylum to Polish politician suspected of corruption

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Trader Joe's plans to open a new grocery store in Miller Place on Route 25A. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Construction expected to start early '25 on new Trader Joe's

Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

The Island's first Wegmans is set to open in February 2025. Store manager Dawn Cooper gives us a sneak peek inside the 101,000-square-foot store.

First Wegmans on LI set for February opening

Modupe Ruth Ogunlaja Armstead and her husband, Don Armstead, owners of MRO Palace in Elmont, spoke about how they will be using Small Business Saturday to boost their business — not an easy task for a store where everything is custom-made.

'I want everybody that comes here to have an experience'

Despite worries about inflation, LIers were still out at the malls early on Black Friday/

Catching up with Black Friday bargain hunters

Long Island shoppers hit the malls and outlets for the best deals on Black Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'They want to see, touch and feel what they're purchasing'

Holiday shoppers are looking for deals in 2024, with consumer spending expected to increase. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Get those deals while you can'

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

Black-owned small businesses received less encouragement from banks, including some in Nassau County, according to a federal study. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia report.

'You need access to this capital'

According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of groceries to make Thanksgiving dinner at home this month will be a little cheaper than it was last year.

"Just looking out for all the sales"

She's one of many live wedding painters across the Island who have made the popular trend a part of their every day business.

Meet Angelis Vaca, a local wedding painter on Long Island

Long Island vineyards, fishermen and utility workers have been affected by climate change. Newsday utilities reporter Mark Harrington reports.

'Grape growing on LI is changing'

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