How to be part of the world's largest ice skating lesson happening in NYC

To clinch the title, Wollman Rink needs at least 600 skaters to glide onto the ice for a 30-minute lesson led by its Skate School instructors.

How to see the world’s largest Menorah in NYC

The towering menorah, certified by Guinness World Records, will be lit nightly during Chanukah from Dec. 14 through Dec. 21.

68-year-old man dies after being hit by scooter in Queens
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Police say the man was crossing the street before being struck. He was later pronounced dead. The latest news from NYC and beyond, plus the best of Good Day New York.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs on Good Day
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Dancer Yannick Lebrun gives a marvelous performance on behalf of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, ahead of their tour this winter.

Local shopping in NYC this holiday season
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Substacker Megan Meany introduces us to "The Mega Edit," a round up of gift ideas from NYC's local businesses.

Help pets find their forever homes with Best Friends Animal Society
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Furry friends join the studio as Best Friends Animal Society talk about their partnership with podcaster Jill Rappaport for the series "A Home for the Holidays with Jill Rappaport."

'Next Level Baker' out now on Hulu
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Carla Hall, judge and mentor of "Next Level Baker," gives the inside scoop on the new, high stakes baking competition.

Psychological thriller 'The Housemaid' coming out this month
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Paul Feig, director of "The Housemaid" discusses the upcoming psychological thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

Good Day Cares: giving back with Catholic Charities
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J. Antonio Fernández, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, shares more about how they're giving back this month.

Sipping smarter this Christmas
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Dr. Daryl Gioffre of Sip Smarter Cocktails shares some healthier alcohol alternatives, hangover hacks and some easy, at home recipes.

Cirque Du Soleil's performs 'Twas The Night Before..."
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Ahead of their performance at Madison Square Garden, Cirque Du Soleil gives a sneak peek of their performance, "Twas the Night Before..."

'Merchants of Joy' now streaming on Prime Video
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Director and producer Celia Aniskovich shares her experience making the new holiday film, "Merchants of Joy."

Non-touristy holiday gems around the city
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Claire Leaden, senior editor at Secret NYC, shares some holiday pop-ups around the city that you don't want to miss.

How to watch the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting tonight

Here's everything to know about the Rockefeller Christmas tree — from this year’s details to its history, location, and a look back at photos from the last decade.

Comedian Modi's tour 'Pause for Laughter' extends into 2026
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Modi is set to perform at Radio City Music Hall in April as his hit tour "Pause for Laughter" extends into next year.

Daphne Rubin-Vega on new role in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
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Tony award winner Daphne Rubin-Vega stars as Maria in "Great Performance's: Twelfth Night," which is now streaming on PBS.org/gperf and the PBS app.

Winnie Harlow's inspirational impact on vitiligo awareness
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Supermodel Winnie Harlow chats about her inspirational story with vitiligo, a rare skin condition that she was diagnosed with at four years old.

Actor Tony Goldwyn is honored for support of Americares
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This Giving Tuesday, Tony Goldwyn is being honored for his involvement in Americares, a non profit organization that helps individuals affected by poverty and health crises.