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!
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 26 at 11 p.m.
Actor Tim Curry died at age 80 Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports on how fans in the Theater District are remembering the beloved performer.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
At least 160 people have died as water tore through Nepal's northern border, and more than 400 are missing, including at least 33 Americans, officials say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
September marks National Recovery Month, and as people begin or continue their journey of recovery, many are turning to a powerful tool to help. Bradley Blackburn takes a look at how sober sports groups give people much more than a place to work out.
