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At the dawn of the Revolutionary War, struggling Long Island farmer Abraham Woodhull is recruited by the Colonial Army t...
01/06/2026

At the dawn of the Revolutionary War, struggling Long Island farmer Abraham Woodhull is recruited by the Colonial Army to spy on the British. Over time, an unlikely group of spies— called The Culper Ring—help turn the tide of the American Revolutionary War. Join us at 10:00 for the pilot episode of "Turn: Washington's Spies," compelling historical fiction about the fight for independence.

12/30/2025

Habari gani? It's Kwanzaa and time to celebrate the principles of: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work/Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Celebrate tonight with "Karamu: Feast for the Seventh Day" tonight at 10:30.

12/29/2025

The holidays are always a special time at Nonnatus House, and this year is no different. Follow the Christmas action as it shifts between the senior staff on a mercy mission in Hong Kong and a snowy East End where the young midwives care for their community. "Call the Midwife Holiday Special" tonight at 7:00 on WLIW.

12/29/2025

Waltz, march, and polka into 2026 with The Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Ballet. Join us on January 1st for Great Performances "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026" at 8:00 pm on THIRTEEN.

12/27/2025

How did those oysters get from the ocean to your Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner? Known for their deep cups and easy shuck, oysters from Cutchogue Harbor on Long Island are carefully grown and harvested by hand. Captain Matt Ketcham and his crew take us inside the delicate world of oyster farming.

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Newsday TV

12/26/2025

Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and Hollywood veteran Dennis Haysbert join the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for an unforgettable holiday spectacular, “Hope of the Season.” Packed with classic carols and holiday favorites, join us for songs and stories of hope for audiences of all ages. Streaming now.

12/25/2025

Santa's reindeer worked hard last night and we hope they're getting all the rest—and treats—they deserve today!

12/24/2025

It's the time of year for treats and traditions-- and The Nutcracker provides both! Great Performances presents Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London with the English National Ballet. Streaming now at wliw.org and airing tonight at 9:30 pm.

12/23/2025

Is that the sound of Christmas coming? Must be The Tabernacle Choir!
Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert deliver classic carols, holiday favorites and an inspirational portrait of real life in "Hope of the Season: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir: streaming at https://www.wliw.org/programs/christmas-with-the-tabernacle-choir/

12/22/2025

They Poisoned Long Island's Water Supply: How did a decades-old cover-up by aerospace giant Grumman spiral into Long Island’s most urgent environmental crisis? NewsdayTV’s "The Grumman Plume" investigates. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgezHCoqiUo

12/21/2025

Welcome the first day of winter with the Northern Lights as seen in Nature's "American Arctic."

12/17/2025

Republicans will hold nearly every leadership post in Nassau County government in 2026. NewsdayTV’s political analyst Joye Brown breaks down changes in voting trends in the latest election on Long Island using a set of interactive maps.

Newsday TV’s Island Insider delivers in-depth coverage of the issues and local news shaping life on Long Island — from politics and public policy to education, safety, and community affairs. Through insightful analysis and thoughtful discussion, the program keeps viewers informed and engaged with the stories that impact their communities most.

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