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!
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
A man says he suffered a concussion after he was randomly shoved into a moving train at a Bronx subway station.
A Mount Vernon man is accused of fatally shooting a woman in the Bronx on Monday.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
A man says he suffered a concussion after he was randomly shoved into a moving train at a Bronx subway station.
A Mount Vernon man is accused of fatally shooting a woman in the Bronx on Monday.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under another air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
A venue under the Brooklyn Bridge has become a hub for soccer fans with watch parties and events. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Dmitriy Popov was convicted of stabbing O'Shae Sibley in the chest in 2023. He faces up to 25 years in prison.
Police are looking for two men who they say are suspects in the fatal shooting that happened in the Fordham section of the Bronx.
The report is the result of months of hearings, where hundreds of tenants aired their grievances. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The NYPD is looking for three men who took off after two men were shot Wednesday night in Brooklyn.
