Jewish families adapt Purim celebrations amid pandemic

This year, Jewish families are gathering on video calls to celebrate one of the most joyous holidays in the faith.

Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.

Paczki: Deep-fried treat made only two days a year in Brooklyn

Greenpoint is home to New York's largest Polish population. This is where you'll find a delicious deep-fried treat on Mardi Gras.

Valentine's Day deals to savor at restaurants, fast food chains

Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere. 

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home

You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to mark 10 years this summer

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day sets the stage for the 10th anniversary later this summer of the late civil rights leader’s memorial in Washington, D.C.

‘United We Serve’: Biden-Harris team celebrating MLK Day with evening of music, speakers

The MLK National Day of Service will be followed by an hour-long event Monday evening filled with music and inspiring speakers, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

NYC sheriff shuts down illegal New Year's parties

Sheriff's deputies raided an illegal bottle club in Queens and an illegal gathering in Soho. 

Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.

Gingerbread house artist gets back to work New Year's Day

Jon Lovitch, a gingerbread house artist based out of his basement in Forest Hills, gets cracking for the next holiday season by New Year's Day.