NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas Eve tradition
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
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NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
CBS News New York's John Dias reports how dozens of kids in the Hempstead area are able to feel the magic of the season.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on Timothy Cardinal Dolan's final Midnight Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Christine Sloan talks to last-minute holiday shoppers in New Jersey.
Christmas got a little jollier for these kids in the South Bronx. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal catches up with people hitting the road for the 2025 holidays.
Mayor Andre Sayegh hosted the Riverwalk Christmas Celebration featuring holiday lights illuminating the waterfront.
The living nativity outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in the Belmont section is a beloved Christmas tradition.
Friends for Life Homecare volunteers surprised dozens of seniors with feel-good gifts to make sure they don't feel alone during the holidays. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, that makes the day before the busiest of the year at almost every place that sells seafood.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has some suggestions for a different kind of gift that there's still time to purchase before the holiday.
South Brunswick police said that Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church was ransacked in a desperate act for money around the holidays. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Tens of millions of Americans are taking to the skies and the roads to get to their holiday destinations. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to one homeowner about how the tradition started.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the travel rush this year is not just busy, it's record breaking.
Help is on the way for Toys of Hope after hundreds of toys for children in need were stolen in the parking lot behind their warehouse.
With millions once again traveling for the holidays, many are choosing to drive to save money. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Kristie Keleshian report.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
Just three days before the holiday, trees can be found in New York City for a lot less than they were being sold for just days ago. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A record number of Americans will be traveling for Christmas, and most of them will be driving. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
There are only eight shopping days left until Christmas, if you count Wednesday night and Christmas eve. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan hit the stores on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
Students posed for pictures with Santa and received gifts that were hand-delivered by some of Long Island's finest.
Hundreds of kids at Saint Joseph’s Family Health Center met Santa and went home with a gift, thanks to private donations. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the last few days of 2025 will continuing December's cold trend.
Police say the carjacking took place in Clifton on Sunday evening. Officers then followed the vehicle through Fort Lee, where it had multiple collisions, before it eventually came to a stop in Edgewater. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Another was listed in critical condition. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the latest.
There were numerous delays at NYC-area airports and those who took to the road had to deal with freezing rain on Sunday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
