Times Square gears up for New Year's Eve: Final preparations underway
As 2024 is coming to an end, final preparations are in full swing for New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square, as police implement public safety measures.
As 2024 is coming to an end, final preparations are in full swing for New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square, as police implement public safety measures.
New Year's Eve: Here's who's performing in Times Square
Before the ball drops, revelers in New York City can spend the waning hours of New Year's Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of 2025. Here's who's performing this year in Times Square.
Before the ball drops, revelers in New York City can spend the waning hours of New Year's Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of 2025. Here's who's performing this year in Times Square.
Countdown to New Year 2025: Times Square hosts confetti test run
On Sunday, organizers of the Times Square holiday tradition conducted a practice confetti drop at Broadway Plaza, between 45th and 46th Streets, to ensure the confetti meets their standards.
On Sunday, organizers of the Times Square holiday tradition conducted a practice confetti drop at Broadway Plaza, between 45th and 46th Streets, to ensure the confetti meets their standards.
Poll: Most Americans rate 2024 a 6 out of 10
As 2024 is coming to an end, most Americans rated the year a 6.1 out of 10, according to a Talker Research poll.
As 2024 is coming to an end, most Americans rated the year a 6.1 out of 10, according to a Talker Research poll.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
As the glitter fades and the lights dim, it’s clear: the holidays are almost over. Time to savor what’s left—or at least tackle the leftovers.
As the glitter fades and the lights dim, it’s clear: the holidays are almost over. Time to savor what’s left—or at least tackle the leftovers.
Kwanzaa 2024: Events, themes, and family traditions
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. Here's what you need to know about the holiday:
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. Here's what you need to know about the holiday:
When does the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree come down?
Still haven't seen the Rockefeller Christmas Tree? The good news is, you'll have plenty of time after Christmas.
Still haven't seen the Rockefeller Christmas Tree? The good news is, you'll have plenty of time after Christmas.
Christmas tree collection now available year-round in NYC
The Department of Sanitation has announced that three collection is now available year-round thanks to the expansion of citywide curbside composting.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that three collection is now available year-round thanks to the expansion of citywide curbside composting.
What’s Open on Christmas Day 2024 in NYC
While many major retailers and attractions are closed, there are still plenty of things to do and places to go in and around New York City.
While many major retailers and attractions are closed, there are still plenty of things to do and places to go in and around New York City.
Track Santa Now: Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2024 coverage
NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.
NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.
A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases
This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.
This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
Rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars found in Napa Salvation Army kettle
A rare gold coin was discovered over the weekend in a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Napa, the organization announced.
A rare gold coin was discovered over the weekend in a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Napa, the organization announced.
Holiday travel forecast 2024: Best and worst times to travel this season
Holiday travelers, brace yourselves—this year is expected to see a record-breaking number of people taking to the roads and skies for their year-end festivities. Here's what you need to know:
Holiday travelers, brace yourselves—this year is expected to see a record-breaking number of people taking to the roads and skies for their year-end festivities. Here's what you need to know:
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The ethical impacts of holidays: Balancing joy with responsibility
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings ethical concerns, from environmental impacts to social pressures. Here’s how to approach holidays mindfully.
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings ethical concerns, from environmental impacts to social pressures. Here’s how to approach holidays mindfully.
Orange County glassmakers craft Times Square's 2025 New Year's Eve ball
Gillinder Glass or Port Jervis, which has been producing high-quality glass since 1861, played a key role in creating the 2,688 crystal-clear triangles that adorn this year’s ball.
Gillinder Glass or Port Jervis, which has been producing high-quality glass since 1861, played a key role in creating the 2,688 crystal-clear triangles that adorn this year’s ball.