NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel

In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.

TSA: Vaccine mandate for federal workers won't impact holiday travel

The vaccine mandate requires millions of federal employees to have either at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption. TSA said 93% of its workforce is in compliance.

Is traveling safe during the pandemic this holiday season?

Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those who haven't gotten their shots, officials advise delaying travel.

Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods

The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:

VIDEO:  Man opens fire through sunroof of moving car in Queens

The NYPD was searching for the suspect who opened fire from a moving vehicle on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens.

How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days

The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.

FBI: Beware of travel scams during the holidays

Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 800,000 reports with more than $4 billion in losses.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says

The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.

Lee Lee's bakery ready for the rush for its famous pies

Lee Lee's in Harlem has been especially hectic after a year when many couldn't spend the holidays with loved ones. The bakery's beloved sweet potato pies go up for sale on Saturday.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

Pauline Frommer on heavy holiday travel
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Pauline Frommer, the editorial director of Frommer's Guidebooks, says you should get to the airport extra early if you're traveling during the holidays. She says the busiest day at JFK Airport is expected to be Monday before Thanksgiving, which is unusual.

Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year

More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.

Starbucks, Amazon open cashier-less store in Manhattan

Starbucks and Amazon are teaming up on a grab-and-go store format. The Seattle-based companies will open their first Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go location on Thursday in New York.

No more dollar pizza in NYC?

Several factors mean it's become just about impossible to find pizza in New York City for just a dollar anymore.