Kendall Rodriguez

Grateful, giving back and gathering with friends and family for a feast: NewsdayTV's team takes a look at how Long Islanders are celebrating Thanksgiving

Eric LeVine, executive chef at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, shows NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano a meatball recipe that uses Thanksgiving leftovers.

Retired city firefighter Kevin Williams from Patchogue shares his story on receiving a life-saving organ donation. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The St. James Model Railroad Club, which started over 40 years ago, allows train enthusiasts to take a trip down memory lane and gives members a chance to show off their creations to the public. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

NewsdayTV's Beth Whitehouse visited Frank J. Cannon Southeast Elementary School in Brentwood, where third graders grew their own food.

Family, friends and former players gathered for the funeral of St. John's legend Lou Carnesecca, who died at the age of 99 on Nov. 30. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

For many Jets and Giants fans, frustration with the teams has outweighed their desire to attend the games. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Riordan Cavooris' family made a donation to a Smithtown wildlife refuge for a bird flight cage to help give back to a place that meant so much to them during their son's recovery after being hit by an off-duty cop. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.