Name: NewsdayTV's winter break fun special
Uploaded: 2026-02-09T17:43:22.180Z
Duration: 14 min 36 s
Description: NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

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A dangerous winter storm has hit&nbsp;Long Island. Newsday meteorologist Bill Korbel reports. Plus, Andrew Ehinger reports on how officials are preparing for the storm.

News

Weather

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Korbel: Blizzard could bring close to 2 feet of snow to LI

Nassau

Suffolk

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Newsday

'Very strong winds on the Island'

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A dangerous winter storm has hit Long Island. Newsday meteorologist Bill Korbel reports. Plus, Andrew Ehinger reports on how officials are preparing for the storm.

The blizzard of 2026 hits Long Island

Riverhead

Oakdale

Hicksville

Ronkonkoma

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'I'm afraid I'll be trapped in my house'

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The blizzard our area has been anticipating hit Long Island on Sunday. As 12-20 inches are expected, county officials prepared to respond. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Suffolk fire departments&nbsp;are stepping up volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts before shortage becomes a public crisis.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Long Island

Politics

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Suffolk looks to add firefighters amid surge in calls

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'Sign up, see if it's for you'

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Suffolk fire departments are stepping up volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts before shortage becomes a public crisis. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

There is&nbsp;fear in Long Island&rsquo;s LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone&rsquo;s decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

Health

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NYU Langone ends gender-affirming care for transgender youth

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'Gender-affirming care is health care'

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There is fear in Long Island's LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone's decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of&nbsp;LaGuardia Airport&#39;s&nbsp;Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you&#39;re going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

Travel

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While you wait: Things to do at LaGuardia Airport

Queens

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LGA layover: How to make the most of your wait

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you're going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday&#39;s coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

Things to Do

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: That time Newsday traveled to the Winter Olympics

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'Many eyes were on the rink'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday's coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

State data shows the cost of the projects will result in bigger electric bills. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington explains.&nbsp;

Environment

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Offshore wind farms' rising costs affecting LI electric bills

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'Bill impacts for customers are slightly higher'

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State data shows the cost of the projects will result in bigger electric bills. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington explains.

New files released by the Department of Justice show that the convicted sex offender often frequented&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hamptons with some of the most powerful men in America.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed reports.&nbsp;

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Jeffrey Epstein's LI connections

long island

Westhampton Beach

New York City

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Epstein's ties to the Hamptons

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New files released by the Department of Justice show that the convicted sex offender often frequented the Hamptons with some of the most powerful men in America. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

New York State, responding&nbsp;to a Trump administration directive, is pausing a program that allows non-citizens to obtain&nbsp;commercial driver&#39;s licenses. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

Transportation

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State pauses commercial driver's license program for non-citizens

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'That could absolutely cause a shortage'

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New York State, responding to a Trump administration directive, is pausing a program that allows non-citizens to obtain commercial driver's licenses. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.&nbsp;

Investigations

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LI professor who got money from Jeffrey Epstein resigns

Stony Brook

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$100G grant from Epstein

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Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.

Nassau officials are jailing more immigrants who have&nbsp;no criminal history since entering the United States&nbsp;than immigrants who do, ICE data shows.&nbsp;Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.&nbsp;

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In ICE partnership, Nassau jails many with no criminal record

Mineola

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Nassau agreement with ICE one year later

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Nassau officials are jailing more immigrants who have no criminal history since entering the United States than immigrants who do, ICE data shows. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

Ken Buffa gets down and dirty&nbsp;at Soap Yourself Happy in Ronkonkoma.

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LI Works: 'Mr. Bubble' Ken Buffa makes soap

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'Lots of patience, lots of creativity'

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Ken Buffa gets down and dirty at Soap Yourself Happy in Ronkonkoma.

Sen. Chuck Schumer announces &ldquo;Virginia&rsquo;s Law&rdquo;&nbsp;to help end federal statute-of-limitations barriers that deny survivors justice. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Proposed legislation to help sex-abuse victims

Hauppauge

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'It feels like being abused twice'

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Sen. Chuck Schumer announces "Virginia's Law" to help end federal statute-of-limitations barriers that deny survivors justice. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; Newsday&#39;s Gregg Sarra recaps the weekend&#39;s county&nbsp;wrestling finals, and Jared Valluzzi has the&nbsp;plays of the week.

Sports

High School

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 23: County wrestling finals

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra recaps the weekend's county wrestling finals, and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

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Out East: Winter Farmers Market

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

Long Island civil rights activists react to passing of Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.

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Remembering civil rights activist Jesse Jackson

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'We lost another superstar'

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Long Island civil rights activists react to passing of Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has the story.

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Video of ICE takedown in Hempstead shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

Hempstead

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'It was like everything was dark'

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Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

Prices for homes on Long Island have continued to rise since the pandemic, making it particularly difficult for first-time homebuyers. Newsday&nbsp;business reporter Celia Young reports.

Real Estate

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LI home prices continue their rise

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Prices for homes on Long Island have continued to rise since the pandemic, making it particularly difficult for first-time homebuyers. Newsday business reporter Celia Young reports.

A new poll blames Long Island&rsquo;s ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors&nbsp;for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees.Newsday TV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

Business

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Hurdles to hiring on LI: Affordability and commuting, poll says

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'It's difficult for us to find any skilled labor'

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A new poll blames Long Island's ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees.Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports.

With the LIRR closing many of the ticket loopholes that invited fare evasion, the last resort for those looking for a free ride is hiding in the bathroom. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo has the story.

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The last refuge of a fare evader? The LIRR bathroom

Manhattan

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'You get a little suspicious'

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With the LIRR closing many of the ticket loopholes that invited fare evasion, the last resort for those looking for a free ride is hiding in the bathroom. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo has the story.

Excitement for Team USA is building as the women&rsquo;s hockey team advances toward a gold medal. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.

Olympics

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LIers' eyes on the goal as Team USA women's hockey goes for gold

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Excitement for Team USA is building as the women's hockey team advances toward a gold medal. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

HOLIDAY SEASON 2025

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EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.&nbsp;

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Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

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'Could we do better? Absolutely'

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Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve. Newsday's Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.

The rooms &mdash; which one judge described as &ldquo;putrid&quot; and &quot;cramped&rdquo; &mdash; have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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ICE has detained dozens on LI in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

Central Islip

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'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

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The rooms — which one judge described as "putrid" and "cramped" — have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

From small mom-and-pop motels to high-end national brands, the problem is rampant on Long Island, experts say, with victims as young as 11 years old. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Macy Egeland.

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59 hotels on LI where prostitution, sex trafficking occurred, including some with minors

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'A case in almost every major hotel here'

From small mom-and-pop motels to high-end national brands, the problem is rampant on Long Island, experts say, with victims as young as 11 years old. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland.