SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — For years, civic boosters have pointed out intriguing parallels that suggest Seneca Falls was the inspiration for Bedford Falls, the make-believe New York mill town in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Those musings are now embodied in ...

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Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have a SmugMug page, where you can purchase photos taken by The Daily Record staff.

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When Jen Fruzzetti realized she’d be celebrating Christmas with other backpackers on an Australian beach, she invited her father to fly in from Philadelphia to join them. Like many other holiday travelers, Fruzzetti wanted to connect with home in a ...

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NEW YORK — Conventional wisdom holds that gift cards are the perfect present for picky teens. But not all teens agree. Reasons include logistical hassles in using the cards, lack of interest in the store or brand, a preference for ...

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NEW YORK — It’s a Christmastime tradition for shoppers, New Yorkers and tourists alike: Checking out store windows decorated for the holidays. Many of this year’s windows use high-tech displays to showcase traditional stories and symbols of the season. At ...

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NEW YORK — Secondhand stores are trying to muscle in on the Black Friday blitz this year. Thrift and consignment shops are betting that people who have bought more used things for themselves since the recession will buy used gifts ...

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Bina Ahmad hugged an old friend this weekend — a turkey named Opal she first met five years ago. “She’s a lot older and chunkier now but she’s still so beautiful,” said Ahmad, a vegan who joined hundreds of people ...

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Somewhere out there is a 2-year-old who needs a tricycle, warm clothes and an Elmo doll. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the end of the year, and my thoughts often turn to charitable giving, charitable works, and of course, tax ...

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The Big Guy in red is back – and he’s going green. Santa is scheduled to return to a redecorated, environmentally friendly house at Harborplace and The Gallery at 6 p.m. Friday. Illuminating the new digs made from 325 pounds ...

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TOKYO — Nintendo’s president said efforts to boost Wii sales ahead of Christmas will focus on limited deals in cooperation with retailers and special packages that add game software or other products to give buyers a feeling of a discount ...

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