Name: It's the great NewsdayTV holiday spectacular!
Uploaded: 2024-12-25T02:55:00Z
Duration: 29 min 18 s
Description: 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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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, NewsdayTV&#39;s Jasmine Anderson and Ken Buffa spoke with a Long Islander who played a role in the rescue efforts, and a Newsday photographer&nbsp;on what made the event so devastating.

Long Island

Suffolk

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Remembering Hurricane Katrina on its 20th anniversay

Westhampton Beach

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Newsday

'They were desperately trying to stay above the water'

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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Ken Buffa spoke with a Long Islander who played a role in the rescue efforts, and a Newsday photographer on what made the event so devastating.

Things to Do

FeedMe

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Where to find kolaches on Long Island

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'We went down to Texas and went on the kolache trail'

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Kolaches, puffy pastries in sweet and savory varieties, are popular in Texas, but Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found some on Long Island.

Parents are even more worried about their kids not having their phones easily accessible. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Education

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LI parents voice school safety concerns following cellphone ban

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'We're becoming like, numb to it'

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Parents are even more worried about their kids not having their phones easily accessible. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Connetquot residents on Thursday night weighed in on a proposed settlement between the school district and &nbsp;state regarding the &quot;Thunderbirds&quot; mascot.

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Residents debate use of Thunderbirds mascot

Bohemia

Oakdale

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'Heritage doesn't only mean what your ethnicity is'

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Connetquot residents on Thursday night weighed in on the possible settlement between the school district and the state regarding the "Thunderbirds" mascot.

Following President Trump&rsquo;s order to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C., there&rsquo;s speculation that he could do the same in New York City, which drew&nbsp;mixed reactions from Long Islanders.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Macy Egeland reports.

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LIers weigh in on potential National Guard deployment in NYC

New York City

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'I do not think we need it'

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Following President Trump's order to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C., there's speculation that he could do the same in New York City, which drew mixed reactions from Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

A Newsday analysis showed Long Islanders donated more money to Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani than to all his opponents combined.

News

New York

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Mamdani leads in donations from Long Islanders

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LIers donated more toward Mamdani campaign

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A Newsday analysis showed Long Islanders donated more money to Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani than to all his opponents combined.

Kerry Dinallo, of Amityville, talks about the spinal&nbsp;surgery&nbsp;performed by&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Alexios Apazidis&nbsp;that has left her life unrecognizable.

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LI woman says surgery 'ruined' her life

Deer Park

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New York State

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'He cut the jugular vein, main artery and the vocal chords'

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Kerry Dinallo, of Amityville, talks about the spinal surgery performed by Dr. Alexios Apazidis that has left her life unrecognizable.

Even the most thorough Long Islander may not be familiar with these places: Munsey Park, Lonelyville and San Remo, all filled with unusual history and close-knit communities.

Real Estate

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Lonelyville, San Remo, Munsey Park: Inside lesser-known communities on Long Island

Nassau

Fire Island

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LI communities you've probably never heard of

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"I usually have to explain it to people, because not a lot of people know about it," said one resident.

Community concerns surround&nbsp;51-year-old Christian Rodriguez, of Baldwin, who, according to a GoFundMe page, was recently detained by ICE at an immigration hearing. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Macy Egeland reports.

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Popular manager at LI McDonald's arrested by ICE

Oceanside

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'According to the ICE website he is somewhere in New York'

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Community concerns surround 51-year-old Christian Rodriguez, of Baldwin, who, according to a GoFundMe page, was recently detained by ICE at an immigration hearing. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Penn Station&nbsp;to discuss the station&#39;s future which will include a single &quot;open, airy, bright&quot; level but won&rsquo;t have added tracks in the foreseeable future. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.&nbsp;

Transportation

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Trump administration wants single-level Penn Station, open to MSG move

Manhattan

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New Penn Station 'transformations' set for 2027

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Penn Station to discuss the station's future which will include a single "open, airy, bright" level but won't have added tracks in the foreseeable future. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin Jr. on Thursday officially resigned and retired from local government. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

Towns

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Ex-Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin resigns and retires

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John Ferretti appointed for remainder of term

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Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin Jr. on Thursday officially resigned and retired from local government. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A Newsday/Siena&nbsp;survey looks at Long Islanders&#39; views on the likelihood that young people can build a successful life here.&nbsp;&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Region/State

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LI Quality of Life survey: Most see opportunity, but not everyone agrees

Garden City

Hempstead

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'I am concerned about affordability'

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A Newsday/Siena survey looks at Long Islanders' views on the likelihood that young people can build a successful life here. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Construction has begun on expanding State Route 347 in the Town of Brookhaven. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Safety upgrades begin at dangerous intersection

Setauket

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'Not a perfect design, but it's a huge improvement'

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Construction has begun on expanding State Route 347 in the Town of Brookhaven. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano visits Schoolhouse Play &amp; Cafe in Farmingdale, which offers eduational classes and an open play village.

Family

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Fun for kids: Schoolhouse Play & Cafe opens in Farmingdale

Farmingdale

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Former teacher and mom of two opens new play space in Farmingdale

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Schoolhouse Play & Cafe in Farmingdale, which offers eduational classes and an open play village.

Doug Geed, the former News 12 anchor and one of Long Island TV&#39;s best-known figures, will join NewsdayTV to cover politics and produce East End content,&nbsp;Newsday Media Group announced Wednesday.

Entertainment

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Doug Geed, former News 12 anchor, joins NewsdayTV

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NewsdayTV welcomes Doug Geed

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Doug Geed, the former News 12 anchor and one of Long Island TV's best-known figures, will join NewsdayTV to cover politics and produce East End content, Newsday Media Group announced Wednesday.

Compost piles at Calverton tree farm prompt odor complaints and DEC probe. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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'Intolerable': Calverton residents battle compost odors from tree farm

Calverton

Riverhead Town

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'The smell is unbearable'

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Compost piles at Calverton tree farm prompt odor complaints and DEC probe. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Domestic flights, hotels, gas and car rental prices are on average down compared to last&nbsp;year, the AAA said, citing booking data. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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Travel costs will be slightly lower over Labor Day weekend this year, AAA says

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Travel costs lower this year for Labor Day weekend

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Domestic flights, hotels, gas and car rental prices are on average down compared to last year, the AAA said, citing booking data. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

As Long Island home prices continue to rise,&nbsp;Newsday business&nbsp;reporter Jonathan LaMantia discusses&nbsp;what steps you can take to help get the best mortgage rate possible.

Business

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How to get the best mortgage rate on Long Island

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'Prepare your finances'

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As Long Island home prices continue to rise, Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia discusses what steps you can take to help get the best mortgage rate possible.

The Suffolk County high school football media day was held on Tuesday in Hauppauge. Newsday&#39;s Jonathan Ruban reports.

Sports

High School

High School Football

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Meet some of the Suffolk County stars for the upcoming high school football season

Hauppauge

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'Striving to be better and better each year'

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The Suffolk high school football media day was held on Tuesday in Hauppauge. Newsday's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer Taylor Swift&nbsp;announced their engagement. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar singer Taylor Swift announced their engagement. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

Her 25-day disappearance grabbed national attention after she was found on a yacht. What her story reveals about LI&rsquo;s hidden world of drugs and&nbsp;sex trafficking. Newsday reporters Shari Einhorn, Grant Parpan and Sandra Peddie have the story.

Crime

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1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking

East Patchogue

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'She's broken. She's so broken'

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Her 25-day disappearance grabbed national attention after she was found on a yacht. What her story reveals about LI's hidden world of drugs and sex trafficking. Newsday reporters Shari Einhorn, Grant Parpan and Sandra Peddie have the story.

A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

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32 killed in crashes in one of LI's deadliest months. Here's the devastating impact.

Syosset

Mineola

Laurel Hollow

Amityville

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'It feels like two people were erased'

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A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.