Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Route, balloons, floats and performances

Final preparations are underway for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. Here's what you need to know, including the route, this year's floats, performances and more.

2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, holiday week weather forecast

Early forecasts suggest NYC may see calmer weather for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but a couple of storm systems could complicate travel plans for Americans ahead of the holiday.

Fire tears through Santiago’s Beer Garden in Harlem

The fire intensified rapidly, prompting a second alarm at 6:10 p.m., a third at 6:17 p.m., and a fourth at 6:52 p.m. officials said.

These are the worst days to drive in NYC during the holidays

Wednesday is the first of 15 days between now and the new year where traffic is expected to be at its worst.

Erewhon dupe? Inside NYC’s new upscale grocery store, Meadow Lane

Meadow Lane in Tribeca is NYC’s newest luxury grocery, offering gourmet prepared foods, local produce, and $65 olive oil that has shoppers lining up for a taste of upscale everyday dining.

ICE to ramp up operations in NYC, Homan says

Border Czar Tom Homan says he plans to increase immigration enforcement in New York City, saying "I plan on being in New York City in the near future."

NYC Comptroller Lander headed to trial for charges related to 26 Federal Plaza

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is headed to trial on federal misdemeanor charges for attempting to inspect conditions at 26 Federal Plaza.

2 men shot inside Queens store: Police

A 34-year-old man and a 55-year-old man were both hospitalized after a shooting inside a store in Queens Saturday night.

Will Mamdani, Hochul bring free childcare to NYC by 2027? Mayor-elect on Politics Unusual

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and Governor Kathy Hochul are aligned on a plan to make universal childcare a reality by 2027. In a new interview, Mamdani discussed his campaign promises, the governor’s cooperation and what’s next.

Person of interest connected to killing of Brooklyn super released: Sources

The person of interest the NYPD took into custody in connection with the death of 41-year-old Burim Havolli has been released, according to a law enforcement source.

NYC neighborhoods where homebuyers can pay less

Buyers looking for a New York City home should investigate these neighborhoods first.