NYC ice skating rinks opening for 2022 winter season

Every year, outdoor ice-skating rinks draw thousands of locals and tourists seeking a chilly and memorable New York City experience. Several rinks made famous in classic and modern movies and TV shows are set to open for the 2022–2023 season in the coming weeks.

Dogs strut their stuff at Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

This year marked the first time the parade was held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, following two years of parades held on Zoom.

A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly

From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.

Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey available for doorstep delivery for 1st time

Popeyes offers its annual Cajun-Style Turkey to order online in 2022 for near nationwide delivery just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.

How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins

From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.

Thanksgiving 2022: Turkey prices up 73%

The price per pound of an 8 to 16-pound turkey has risen to $1.99, a 73% increase from $1.15 last year, according to USDA data.

Holiday return policies: What to know

The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.

'A Christmas Story' sequel gets 1st teaser trailer with glimpse of adult Ralphie

Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the original 1983 Christmas comedy film, returns to his iconic role in the new sequel, called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”

Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration

Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.

A history of Halloween candy: Trends and costs through the years

Enjoying Halloween candy and celebrating the spooky season transcends generations as new traditions mesh together with the nostalgic and older trends.

Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving

Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.

White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween

The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays

NYC Columbus Day Parade 2022

The nation's largest celebration of Italian Heritage featured marching bands, floats, and over 100 marching groups walking along the parade's route, running along 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 72nd Street.

What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2022

Though the holiday has seen a recent shift in observance to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is still a federal holiday — meaning several businesses will be closed on Monday.