Arthur Avenue in the Bronx packed with Christmas Eve shoppers
Many were preparing for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas tradition.
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Many were preparing for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas tradition.
Parishioners prayed, sang hymns and took in the true meaning of Christmas together, a tradition dating back to 1879 when St. Patrick's Cathedral opened its doors. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
Here's where you can find which stores, restaurants, fast food chains and grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve.
Call it the North Pole in Paramus. Van Saun County Park has been transformed into the Bergen County Winter Wonderland once again.
Call it the North Pole in Paramus. Van Saun County Park has been transformed into the Bergen County Winter Wonderland once again. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Join CBS New York's Steve Overmyer in a tribute to winter in the Big Apple, when Christmas dreams and Hanukkah hopes brighten the skyline and warm our hearts even on the coldest nights.
It's the busiest shopping day of the year next to Black Friday, but "Super Saturday" might work in shoppers' favor too as retailers promote last-minute deals.
It's the busiest shopping day of the year next to Black Friday, but "Super Saturday" might work in shoppers' favor too as retailers promote last-minute deals. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
NASA this week released a new image of a celestial formation known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." The stars appear to form the glowing shape of a tree.
115 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles to get to their Christmas destination. CBS New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year's Day. CBS News' Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know.
The holiday travel rush is continuing, with 115 million Americans expected to hit the roads and take to the skies through Jan. 1.
The countdown is on to prepare the Christmas feast. Shoppers can expect stores to be packed Saturday as people look for those missing and hard-to-find ingredients. On Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, folks were on line for some items before the sun came up. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market was packed with people hoping inspiration strikes from these artisan sellers.
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market was packed with people hoping inspiration strikes from these artisan sellers. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
TSA predicted 7.5 million people would catch a flight this week into next, making it the busiest travel season ever.
TSA predicted 7.5 million people would catch a flight this week into next, making it the busiest travel season ever. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Fly along in Chopper 2 as Dan Rice takes us on a tour of holiday light displays around the Tri-State Area.
The events are just a few examples of many generous New Yorkers helping one another this holiday season.
Just in time for Christmas! Parents and kids were able to pick out brand new presents thanks to generous volunteers. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Bob Santomarco has spent 35 years creating what may be the biggest display of its kind in New Jersey.
Historically speaking, there is only an 11% chance. And that paltry number does not take into account the effects of climate change.
Chef Zac Young, a top pastry chef and owner of PieCaken Bake Shop, stopped by with sweet holiday creations that you can make, too.
Every year, CBS New York's Cindy Hsu gets some amazing Christmas cards catching up on her friends' lives. But she has one friend who really goes all out with her cards, and won't let anything stop her.