5 Non-Traditional Holiday Vacation Ideas
Five recommendations for getting away on a nontraditional holiday vacation
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Five recommendations for getting away on a nontraditional holiday vacation
We've narrowed down the five best places in New York City to stop and take a break from all the madness this holiday season.
A look at some non-toy gifts that might even bring you and your family closer together this holiday season.
Christmas is less than two weeks away, but warm weather has been putting a damper on the holiday spirit.
Santa Claus greeted around 25 patients from St. Mary's Children's Hospital at a at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on Sunday.
If the holidays crept up on you and you haven't had a chance to take a family photo for your greeting card, don't worry.
Of course, all the kids who took the special flight were on Santa's nice list.
The best 2015 holiday-themed stage productions in New York City include iconic favorites such as the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, along with new joys for the youngest theatergoers like the Fancy Nancy Splendiforous Christmas and classic holiday tales.
These five stores (and sites) are making it easy to find everything from the perfect serving tray to festive centerpieces.
Santa Claus is a fat fraud who skims off the top of toy profits and has never paid a penny in income taxes. So there. Merry Christmas.
While some people were taking in the last warm rays of summer, others were getting a jump on their holiday shopping.
If you used the United States Postal Service's priority mail thinking it would be delivered in two days, you should know, the post office says the service is not guaranteed to arrive on a particular day.
Kids weigh in on the inner workings of Christmas and Santa.
The family, all 16 of them, has gathered in New Dorp for the Christmas tradition for decades.
An army of volunteers helped to make Christmas even better for people in need across New York City.
Washington-based mixologist Derek Brown says you really haven't tried eggnog until you've tried eggnog made from scratch.
Children around the world made a bee-line for their Christmas trees to unwrap their gifts Thursday morning. But this year, some of the traditional top toys like Barbie Dolls got the bump.
At the Vatican, Pope Francis delivered his Christmas message to tens of thousands in St. Peter's Square. In his Urbi et Orbi address, the pontiff prayed for hope and peace.
On this Christmas Day, an annual tradition continues.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan led the celebration, noting the presence of Mayor Bill de Blasio in the congregation.
In Bethlehem, thousands from many religions attended midnight Mass inside the Church of the Nativity -- the site where Christians believe Jesus was born.
There's just a few hours left to complete your Christmas shopping list.
Putting the Knicks on national television on Dec. 25 is equal parts sadism and masochism. They're off to the worst start in team history, which is saying a lot when you consider how bad they've been.
Boomer & Carton producer extraordinaire Al Dukes is sick of the same Christmas songs every year. I'm dreaming of a blah blah blah, whatever.
Plenty of restaurants are open on Christmas, but the five featured below offer unique experiences, from traditional Austro-German fare to Spanish tapas to high-end, elbows-off-the-table-if-you-please.
The driver involved in the 2024 shooting death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller agreed to a plea deal Wednesday.
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey, was forced to divert and land at Boston after the captain became "incapacitated" and a co-pilot had to take over.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire and explosion at a Vitane Pharmaceutical building in Congers.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
The parents of the teen killed in the horse carriage crash in Central Park are remembering their son as rides resume a week after the tragedy.
The driver involved in the 2024 shooting death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller agreed to a plea deal Wednesday.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire and explosion at a Vitane Pharmaceutical building in Congers.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
The parents of the teen killed in the horse carriage crash in Central Park are remembering their son as rides resume a week after the tragedy.
Three separate search warrants were carried out Wednesday due to a joint NYPD and FBI investigation into alleged corruption within the police department, according to sources.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
Three separate search warrants were carried out Wednesday due to a joint NYPD and FBI investigation into alleged corruption within the police department, according to sources.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
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 major chapter has been closed in the 2024 shooting death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller in Queens. The man accused of driving the convicted shooter agreed to a plea deal Wednesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The New York City mayor helped topple two sitting congressmen and elect a little-known Brooklyn assemblywoman to replace a retiring congresswoman. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
There were three separate investigations on Wednesday, all involving bribery allegations that relate to associates of former Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A hawk was rescued after coaches and parents saw it stuck in a batting cage at Redwing Field Park in Levittown.
It's clear and sunny skies Wednesday but showers could impact Thursday and the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
