NYC's Best Christmas Stores For Ornaments, Wreaths, Decorations, More
Decorating a tree is as individual a decision as figuring out what constitutes an ugly Christmas sweater. Put another way: beauty is in the eye of the trimmer.
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Decorating a tree is as individual a decision as figuring out what constitutes an ugly Christmas sweater. Put another way: beauty is in the eye of the trimmer.
Whether you live in New York City or call Connecticut or New Jersey home, you can pick one of these spots to bring home the holiday cheer - and a Christmas tree.
Enjoy a special voyage aboard one of the many local holiday cruise lines this holiday season.
Whether you're looking for an indoor or outdoor shopping experience, here are our top picks for pop-up holiday markets that you can't miss out on this year.
We're about a week away from Thanksgiving and 'tis the season for holiday stress. Add politics to the mix and anxiety levels can really go up.
The lights of the Christmas season shine brightest in the Big Apple, where decorations adorn department store windows, holiday tunes fill the air and the city's stages come to life with Christmas productions.
A couple of hundred adults and kids gathered in a 40-degree chill Saturday morning to watch workers putting up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Triple A declares this year's to be the busiest holiday for travel ever.
A New Jersey church congregation celebrating Christmas Eve say they may have witnessed a miracle after a man who stopped breathing at mass was saved by an off-duty fire captain.
It's the Santa Claus we know and love, explained by the people who know him best -- children.
CBS2' Carolyn Gusoff joined one Long Island family as they took part in their annual Christmas celebration.
One New Jersey husband's search for his lost wedding ring at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean proved successful, in an effort his wife calls a "Christmas miracle."
Police said Rafael Herrera, 37, shot his wife in the arm and neck at just around 10 a.m., at their home on 220th Street in the Bronx.
After living in a homeless shelter for close to two years, Tisha Houser and her family finally have a place to call home.
See what your favorite "Blue Bloods" stars Donnie Wahlberg, Tom Selleck, Will Estes and Sammi Gayle had to share on their favorite holiday traditions.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered together at the Goddard Riverside Community Center on Christmas Day to cook meals for those in need.
Anna Strasser and other knitters across the U.S and Canada made almost a thousand hats, scarves and other knitwear that were shipped to Germany to help refugees.
Liquid Church is holding "Cosmic Christmas" services at multiple campuses that will weave parts of the "Star Wars" movies together with biblical theology, Pastor Tim Lucas said.
First Congregational Church, of Riverhead, reopened after months of urgent renovations needed to save the nearly 200-year-old building from collapse.
Regardless of the occasion, Al Dukes can always be counted on to provide helpful tips in hopes of enhancing your experience.
With Christmas just days away, it's time to give your kids a quick lesson on holiday manners, before they open any presents.
Some retailers will stay open around the clock, gearing up for the rush of last-minute shoppers.
The cold weather could have an impact on the last shopping weekend before Christmas.
A New Jersey pastor and "Star Wars'' enthusiast is using the power of the force to tell the Christmas story this year.
Looking for a Christmas vacation you'll never forget? Check out these six incredible destinations!
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Mangione's defense attorneys are trying to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial, arguing the evidence was illegally obtained.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Mangione's defense attorneys are trying to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial, arguing the evidence was illegally obtained.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
Rep. Dan Goldman spoke as he and other members of Congress announced legislation to protect people appearing in immigration courts.
James Rizzo allegedly attacked an NYU student who was walking to class, and he is now charged with assaulting three women and burglary.
The Miami Heat player allegedly helped gamblers place bets based on his performance in NBA games.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens have been preparing for the change, which the MTA hopes will reduce train congestion. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
