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10 amazing LI holiday light displays to check out

Those featured in this year's LI Life Holiday Lights section create tradition and joy for other families all over Long Island.

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Holiday homes to visit across Long Island

Teacher spotlight: She made a new kind of biz class to serve kids' needs

One of LI's first nurse practitioners calls it a career

Uniondale student wins statewide literacy contest

Video

'A full circle moment'

Jan Murray, her daughter, Jenny Murray, and granddaughter Harmony Goyette are members of Long Island reSound, a handbell ensemble which they say has become their family tradition.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHear them ring: Christmas is Long Island handbell choirs' time to shine

Travel & Experiences

This trek through Spain is for the faithful and adventurous

Ever wanted to foster a shelter pet? Here's how.

Cross this off the bucket list: Stay at a 5-star NYC hotel for Christmas

Learn to knit without needles and make 'chunky' creations

Want to become great at Scrabble? This Long Islander can help

Finding a Long Island running club that's the right fit for you

Love

I Do!: Their love began with a bite of her pizza crust during a Huntington bar crawl

I Do!: She first caught his eye way back in Sabbath school

I Do!: It all started because he was the 'Z' she needed to complete a scavenger hunt

I Do!: After overcoming a house fire, Copiague couple celebrates their love with a creative, DIY wedding

I Do!: These two Suffolk County employees eloped in fabulous Las Vegas

I Do!: They're both Mets fans. Naturally, Mr. and Mrs. Met were at the wedding.

Money & Retirement

Seniors Calendar: LI event listings

Class reunions in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens

My Turn: The pope isn't retiring. Neither am I.

Ask the clergy: What is your most cherished holiday memory?

My Turn: 30 years after his last race, a runner makes his return

Asking the Clergy: How can faith help a divided nation?

Hometown Heroes

New Blydenburgh County Park footbridge honors late scout leader

Riverhead school staffers came to the rescue after recess accident

Hometown Hero: Suffolk officer has spent 30 years saving lives, offering aid

Hometown Hero: Franklin Square lunchroom monitor saved choking boy

Wading River teen makes soft, warm hats to ease hard, cold times

Hometown Hero: Nassau police officer honored for rescues during his day at the beach

Stress Less

50,000 extra calories needed during pregnancy

Jersey Shore rental market plummets. What's going on?

'Adult-onset acne' more common than you think

House-rich, but cash-poor? Options for homeowners

What's the best mosquito repellent?

Could a 'body double' help you with money tasks?

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