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Smithtown's Carl Superina is a high school football referee who also has played Santa Claus for the last 30 years.  Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas

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Activist Lillie Crowder's historic journey to LI
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Officials aim to level playing field for LI renters and homebuyers 
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LI eateries offset rising price of eggs
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Casual restaurant chains on the decline 
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NY becomes first state to offer paid prenatal leave 
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Big Lots and Party City closing stores
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Trader Joe's to open new store in Miller Place
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U.S. Census data on homeownership shows increase over 5-year period
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Take a tour of Long Island's first Wegmans in Lake Grove
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Emmy Winner: Old-time base ball at Old Bethpage Village Restoration brings back a simpler time
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Gambling addiction on Long Island is surging as legal online sports betting grows
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Babylon schools kept teacher accused of sexual harassment on payroll
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