Halloween and COVID-19
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Like many other NYC traditions, the annual Halloween Parade has fallen victim to COVID-19, and it?s not just the city that?s been making difficult calls. Families are still hoping to save the holiday this year, while making it safe for kids.

Murphy signs legislation making Juneteenth state holiday

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when word reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free.

Halloween 'will happen' this year: Party City CEO

Halloween “will happen,” but is “going to look different” this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Party City CEO Brad Weston told “Varney & Co.” on Wednesday.

Virginia city to hold 'reverse' Christmas parade

Fredericksburg, Virginia is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

West Indian Day festivities go virtual, but police remain

The sights and sounds that normally transform Brooklyn into a lively Caribbean festival will be virtual this Labor Day.

Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?

Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause the coronavirus to come surging back.

A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020

They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.

Cuomo: Annual 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ is back on

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the annual 9/11 "Tribute in Light" will continue this year, and state health personnel will provide support to make sure the event is held safely.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular canceled due to pandemic

The famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular won't go on for the holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Target will not open stores on Thanksgiving

Target says that its stores will not be open on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Fourth of July 'Salute to America' Flyover Passes Over New York City

Aircraft from the Air Force and the Marine Corps flew over the Hudson on the 4th of July as part of an event organized by the Department of Defense.

July 4 Military Flyover
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Aircraft from the Air Force and the Marine Corps flew over the Hudson on the 4th of July as part of an event organized by the Department of Defense.

Long Island beaches fill up for July 4
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Many Long Islanders ended up disappointed as beaches quickly filled up on July 4.

Hot dog champs repeat as NYC marks virus-dampened July 4

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo repeated as men’s and women’s champions at Saturday’s Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.