Shoppers Rush To Finish Gift Lists Following Snowstorm
Store owners in Westchester County and Hudson Valley said they are hurting from the lost day of holiday shopping that Saturday's storm caused.
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Store owners in Westchester County and Hudson Valley said they are hurting from the lost day of holiday shopping that Saturday's storm caused.
That is what Christmas is all about; the giving of yourself in service to someone else.
A snowstorm is on its way and holiday shopping deadlines have been moved up. Shoppers flooded malls and came across great deals on Friday night.
Music makes magic, according to the Wall Street Journal and stores like The Gap and Macy's pump holiday playlists that are aimed at their core customers.
'Toy Insider' Mom Laurie Schacht joined us on The Couch with a look at the top toys this year.
Imagine a Christmas with no presents. Now imagine being a child at Christmas with no presents.
Decorating expert Nicole Gibbons transforms homes on OWN networks show, "Home Made Simple." She joined us on The Couch with the latest trends and ideas for decorating your Christmas tree this year.
New York City offers practically as many ways to celebrate the holiday season as it does bodegas and taxis. Below are our favorite offbeat ways, perfect for after you've seen the tree at Rockefeller Center and watched the Rockettes kick.
This week WLNY's Toni Senecal is getting in the holiday spirit. She hit DUMBO and Red Hook to take care of some shopping and did her part to help out Superstorm Sandy victims who were still working to rebuild.
A non-profit organization has opened a charity store on Staten Island that will spend the season providing gifts to Superstorm Sandy victims.
There are less than three weeks until Christmas and many families have started to head out in search of Christmas trees.
The store is also hosting a special event Friday to help drum up as many cash and toy donations as possible.
The red Schwinn's fenders were so shiny they reflected the lights on our Christmas tree. I was 9 years old, and that bicycle represented freedom to me.
It is the season for break-ins. Every year, hundreds of thousands of burglaries take place during the months of November and December.
About 150 students from PS 197 in the Rockaways were greeted by Santa's elves as they arrived for the trip of a lifetime.
From shipping your luggage to taking public transportation to the airport, we've assembled a few of our favorite tips for saving money on holiday travel. You don't have to waste your whole holiday budget on getting home this year!
Holiday time is upon us yet again, and before the stress weighs you down, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to help ensure that you'll make it through the season with a smile.
Alright, Singletons, it's time to stop moping around feeling sorry for yourself for being single during the holidays. We have five reasons to celebrate your solo status!
The village includes an estimated 1,900 lbs. of icing, 400 lbs. of candy, and 500 lbs. of gingerbread dough. It is comprised of 152 gingerbread houses, 65 trees, four gingerbread cable cars, five gingerbread train cars, an underground candy subway station, candy trees and sugar signage.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for the festivities, the couple watched as Emanuel Ringers and Yuletide Carolers put on live performances.
The league debuted short-sleeved jerseys on Thursday for the 10 teams that will play on the holiday, replacing the traditional sleeveless NBA uniforms.
This year, there are six fewer days to shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are four full shopping weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, compared with five last year.
CBS has announced plans to broadcast two newly colorized episodes of the 1950s comedy, "I Love Lucy," including the memorable grape-stomping episode and the rarely-seen "Christmas Episode" this coming Christmas holiday.
Holidays sales numbers so far have been disappointing, but people appear to be ready for the post-Christmas bargains, and even the tourists know to wait if they want to save money.
"There's always that gift you find that you're never going to wear or you're never going to use and it winds up going in the drawer or in the closet," said Dennis McKeon, Executive Director of Where To Turn.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
Officials ordered a formal review after reports surfaced that the NYPD and the Department of Corrections might be breaking the city's sanctuary laws. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Wall Street Journal reported that financial firm Morgan Stanley is cutting about 2,500 people.
PATH service between Hoboken and Manhattan was suspended because of a power outage Wednesday night but it was resolved around 1 a.m. Thursday.
The second of Mayor Mamdani's rental ripoff hearings will be held in Queens Thursday. It comes as NYCHA residents held their own hearing in the Bronx.
United States officials said they have helped about 6,500 Americans leave the region, while CBS News reports another 10,000 have managed to leave on their own. However, many are still stuck. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
