Things to do in New York for New Year's 2023, including how to watch Times Square ball drop
From the Times Square ball drop to fireworks in Brooklyn, here's what you can do in NYC on New Year's Eve.
From the Times Square ball drop to fireworks in Brooklyn, here's what you can do in NYC on New Year's Eve.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Orlando, Florida, plucks honor from Big Apple as best city in America to celebrate New Year's Eve
The city of Orlando, Florida, has supplanted the Big Apple as the nation's top New Year's Eve hotspot, WalletHub reported this month.
The city of Orlando, Florida, has supplanted the Big Apple as the nation's top New Year's Eve hotspot, WalletHub reported this month.
23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
Times Square street closures for New Year's Eve unveiled
Once again, hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop and ring in 2024. If you're going to be there, or in the area, here's what you'll need to know to get around.
Once again, hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop and ring in 2024. If you're going to be there, or in the area, here's what you'll need to know to get around.
Holiday gift returns: What you need to know
If you're looking to return an unwanted holiday gift, be careful as many retailers no longer do free returns or exchanges anymore.
If you're looking to return an unwanted holiday gift, be careful as many retailers no longer do free returns or exchanges anymore.
New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
Here’s how you can recycle your Christmas trees after the holidays
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Mayor Eric Adams and city leaders spread holiday cheer to New Yorkers in need
Over 300 volunteers with CityMeals on Wheels got up early to prepare and pack 25,000 meals to be distributed across the 5 boroughs.
Over 300 volunteers with CityMeals on Wheels got up early to prepare and pack 25,000 meals to be distributed across the 5 boroughs.
Christmas cheer for adults with developmental disabilities on Long Island
Catholic Charities is bringing Christmas cheer to adults with developmental disabilities on Long Island this holiday season.
Catholic Charities is bringing Christmas cheer to adults with developmental disabilities on Long Island this holiday season.
Many New Yorkers spend Christmas on the clock every year, here's why
Some New Yorkers are still on the clock this holiday. But most say they enjoy the Christmas grind.
Some New Yorkers are still on the clock this holiday. But most say they enjoy the Christmas grind.
'Toys of Hope' delivers holiday cheer to Long Island kids
Every year "Toys of Hope" gives away presents to struggling families, but this year, the need is greater than ever.
Every year "Toys of Hope" gives away presents to struggling families, but this year, the need is greater than ever.
Dolly Parton fulfills man with terminal cancer's wish in emotional video
Among LeGrand Gold's 10 "List of Living" wishes was to meet music icon Dolly Parton, but he never imagined it coming true.
Among LeGrand Gold's 10 "List of Living" wishes was to meet music icon Dolly Parton, but he never imagined it coming true.
What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
Where do poinsettias come from? How the plant became so closely connected to Christmas
A lot of people believe poinsettias aren't safe for your home. Here's why that's a myth.
A lot of people believe poinsettias aren't safe for your home. Here's why that's a myth.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral illuminated by thousands for memorable Christmas mass
Thousands of parishioners gathered for mass services all day at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral where they lit candles, said prayers, and sang honoring the birth of Jesus—ahead of a highly attended midnight mass.
Thousands of parishioners gathered for mass services all day at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral where they lit candles, said prayers, and sang honoring the birth of Jesus—ahead of a highly attended midnight mass.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.