New Yorkers look to ring in the New Year their own way

Not everyone is spending New Year's Eve sipping champagne! All around the city, New Yorkers are ringing in the New Year in their own way.

New Year's Eve preparations underway in Times Square

Final preparations are underway as Times Square gets ready to host the first full-capacity New Year's Eve celebration since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.

King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen

"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."

Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address

"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.

NYC Weather:  Arctic chill after punishing winter storm

Millions of Americans are facing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold through Christmas as a winter storm of unprecedented scope smashes its frigid way through most of the country.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

NBA Christmas tradition continues with 5 matchups: What to know

This is the 15th consecutive year of five games being played on Christmas. Here are some things to know about the matchups.

Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'

In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?