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Holiday

Fried, sweet and festive: how Christmas and Hanukkah share holiday foods

By Christy Hinko

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Holiday

Holiday gift giving etiquette for Christmas and Hanukkah

By Christy Hinko

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History of figgy pudding: how a Medieval dish became a holiday classic

By Christy Hinko

Over $10,000 was raised for the YES Community Counseling Center during the 2025 Massapequa Park Turkey Trot.

Massapequa Park Turkey Trot raises over $10,000 with one of its largest ever turnouts

By Casey Fahrer

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Seaford

Seaford food drive will lead to many feasts

State Assembly Member Charles Lavine is hosting two drives during the holiday season.

Westbury

State Assembly Member Charles Lavine hosting two drives

Central Boulevard students decorated grocery bags for King Kullen with uplifting messages and colorful illustrations that will brighten shoppers' days for this month’s Thoughtful Thursday service project.

Nassau

Bethpage students spread Thanksgiving cheer through Thoughtful Thursday

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Shopping

Christkindl Markt returns to Franklin Square with German holiday traditions

By Christy Hinko

The Inn at Great Neck will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony.

North Hempstead

Inn at Great Neck continues 20-year holiday tradition with annual tree lighting

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Holiday

Light up your holidays: stress-free outdoor decorating tips

By Christy Hinko

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Garden City Park to hold annual Christmas tree lighting

The Town of North Hempstead will celebrate the start of the holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead to host annual Christmas tree lighting

friendsgiving

Holiday

How Friendsgiving evolved from ’60s counterculture to a modern holiday staple

By Christy Hinko

American Legion Post 1711 raised money for veterans in need during the holiday season.

Community Events

American Legion Post 1711 holds annual holiday food drive

By Casey Fahrer

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Holiday

Why cranberry sauce wobbles into every Thanksgiving: the real story behind the holiday icon

By Christy Hinko

Lockhart Elementary School Principal Michael DeLuca (standing R) and Curriculum Associate for Social Studies Jason Gelardi (standing C.), greeted veterans from local organizations during a breakfast prior to the school’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Massapequa students salute America’s heroes

Rev. Iwy Patel-Yatri of the Hicksville United Methodist Church will participate in the 2025 National Clergy Renewal Program.

Charity

Hicksville United Methodist Church receives $60K grant for minister’s renewal program

By Casey Fahrer

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Holiday

Mineola, Willistons, celebrate Veterans Day with ceremonies

By Isabella Gallo

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Community Events

Flurries can’t stop Floral Park, New Hyde Park from celebrating Veterans Day

By Isabella Gallo

The Carle Place American Legion hosted a Veterans Day service attended by dozens of local residents.

Holiday

Carle Place community honors service members on Veterans Day

By Casey Fahrer

The City of Glen Cove is seeking evergreen for the holiday season for its downtown.

Community Events

City of Glen Cove seeks donated evergreen for 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting

Mr. Holiday's Lights

Holiday

Mr. Holiday’s Lights brightens Long Island homes with stress-free seasonal decorating

By Christy Hinko

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Real Estate Roundtable: Agents share holiday gift favorites for clients and loved ones

By Christy Hinko

North Hempstead holds third annual Diwali celebration

By Isabella Gallo

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