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.
Things to do in NYC on New Year's Eve 2024
Here’s your ultimate guide to the best New Year’s Eve events across the city, with something for everyone—from luxury dining and ball drop views to lively parties and unique experiences.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the best New Year’s Eve events across the city, with something for everyone—from luxury dining and ball drop views to lively parties and unique experiences.
Here are the states that grow the most Christmas trees
Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.
Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.
A 'Dear Santa' letter from a New York sports fan
Lou Albanese has been a sports producer for nearly 40 years at FOX 5. He is reaching out to Santa to see if he can get The Jets and Giants off the naughty list and bring some much needed cheer to New York football fans.
Lou Albanese has been a sports producer for nearly 40 years at FOX 5. He is reaching out to Santa to see if he can get The Jets and Giants off the naughty list and bring some much needed cheer to New York football fans.
Vote: Who has the ugliest Christmas sweater on Good Day New York?
Friday, Dec. 20, is National Ugly Sweater Day, and Good Day New York is celebrating with a gaudy and glamourous contest! Cast a vote for your favorite here:
Friday, Dec. 20, is National Ugly Sweater Day, and Good Day New York is celebrating with a gaudy and glamourous contest! Cast a vote for your favorite here:
UPS driver plays Santa's helper, wraps little girl's Christmas gift before delivery
UPS driver Aubrie Jones went viral after she wrapped a little girl's Barbie Dreamhouse before delivering it, ensuring it remained a surprise until Christmas.
UPS driver Aubrie Jones went viral after she wrapped a little girl's Barbie Dreamhouse before delivering it, ensuring it remained a surprise until Christmas.
Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day this year for 1st time in nearly 20 years
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Christmas and Hanukkah align with Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights starting at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Christmas and Hanukkah align with Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights starting at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
WATCH: North Texas holiday drone show breaks world record
An incredible holiday drone display in Mansfield, Texas broke a Guinness World Record.
An incredible holiday drone display in Mansfield, Texas broke a Guinness World Record.
Watch: Giant Santa inflatables take over Utah neighborhood
A Utah neighborhood is getting attention for its synchronized festive decorating skills.
A Utah neighborhood is getting attention for its synchronized festive decorating skills.
Christmas tree light controllers sold at Target, Walmart recalled for fire risk
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
Here are the do's and don'ts of office holiday parties
Whether you’re attending your first corporate gathering or brushing up on best practices, these tips can help you navigate the festivities like a pro—without creating watercooler gossip.
Whether you’re attending your first corporate gathering or brushing up on best practices, these tips can help you navigate the festivities like a pro—without creating watercooler gossip.
Long Island teen transforms trash into holiday treasure with massive holiday light display
Andrew Reid, a 19-year-old from East Northport, has created a dazzling Christmas lights display called "Misfit Island," using nearly 100,000 lights and refurbished decorations donated by the community.
Andrew Reid, a 19-year-old from East Northport, has created a dazzling Christmas lights display called "Misfit Island," using nearly 100,000 lights and refurbished decorations donated by the community.
Christmas in NYC with holiday background music
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with FOX 5 NY's "Christmas in NYC" video compilation! Perfect for background ambiance during your festive celebrations, this video showcases the iconic scenes from America's Christmas Capital, like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Saks Fifth Avenue and much, much more.
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with FOX 5 NY's "Christmas in NYC" video compilation! Perfect for background ambiance during your festive celebrations, this video showcases the iconic scenes from America's Christmas Capital, like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Saks Fifth Avenue and much, much more.