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Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show moving back to the East River for 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025

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New York Family

New York Family Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025

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New York Family

Delicious Father’s Day Dining Spots in NYC

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New York Family

NYC Memorial Day Events 2025

Get Ready: Fleet Week NYC 2025 Is Almost Here!

New York Family

Get Ready: Fleet Week NYC 2025 Is Here!

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New York Family

New York Family Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025

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New York Family

Delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in NYC

Easter Events for Families in NYC 2025

New York Family

29 Easter Events for Families in NYC

Queens

See it! 37th Annual Phagwah Parade fills Queens with color

Posted on March 23, 2025

NYC prepares for annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17.

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2025: What to know about the festivities

Posted on March 12, 2025

29 Fun St. Patrick's Day Events for Families in New York

New York Family

29 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families in New York

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Here are some recipes to try out this St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2025

Kimberley Cambron and William Edwards get married in Times Square on Valentine's Day 2025.

Midtown Manhattan

Couple ties the knot during Times Square Valentine’s Day love-fest

Posted on February 14, 2025

Family-Friendly Valentine's Day Events in NYC & Tri-State Area

New York Family

Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC & Tri-State Area

Chinatown Midnight Madness firecrackers for Lunar New Year

Chinatown

Midnight Madness takes over Chinatown for fiery Lunar New Year celebration

Posted on January 29, 2025

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Holidays

What to know about Lunar New Year and where to celebrate around New York City

Posted on January 28, 2025

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Baked By Melissa teams up with TABASCO for spicy Valentine’s Day cupcake collaboration

Posted on January 17, 2025

Your ex could be a member of the Rat Roster basketball team.

Holidays

Here’s how you can name your ex after a rat this Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 17, 2025

Testing 1,2,3! Hosts of New York's New Year's Eve iconic ball drop ran their final test ahead of Wednesday's festivities.

New Year’s Eve: Testing the ball drop at Times Square ahead of ‘the best night of the year’

Posted on December 30, 2024

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Shop, sip & savor the season: Holiday magic at Loews Regency New York Hotel

Posted on December 30, 2024

Visitors celebrated Good Riddance Day, saying goodbye to unpleasant memories of 2024.

Good riddance! New Yorkers and tourists in Times Square say goodbye to problems of 2024 ahead of new year

Posted on December 29, 2024

New York State warns New Yorkers to be aware of stores' refund and return policies this holiday season.

Shopping

What you need to know about to refunds and returns in New York

Posted on December 24, 2024

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Harlem

Harlem’s 28th Precinct brings holiday cheer to community

Posted on December 24, 2024

NY: Maimonides Pediatric Hematology & Oncology department hosts holiday event

Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides’ holiday party brings comfort and cheer to pediatric patients

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Holidays

Christmas carol crawl: New York’s connection to your favorite holiday songs

Posted on December 24, 2024

New York Niko raised money for charity with Niko's Closet.

Holidays

Nico’s Closet 6 raises $15k for charity, a holiday tradition

Posted on December 20, 2024

POW performs at Z100 Jingle Ball in Midtown.

Midtown Manhattan

Z100 brings holiday magic with free Midtown concert and giveaways

Posted on December 19, 2024

The 2025 numerals arrived in Times Square on Dec. 18.

Holidays

Iconic ‘2025’ numerals arrive in Times Square, starting the countdown to the New Year

Posted on December 18, 2024

Kwanzaa Events in New York 2022

New York Family

14 Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2024

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New York Family

8 Hanukkah-Themed Gift Ideas

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New York Family

7 Great Secondhand Marketplaces to Shop This Holiday Season

Mariah Carey has a strong influence over Christmas in NYC.

Holidays

The ‘Mariah Careyfication’ of Christmas in NYC

Posted on December 16, 2024

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Tuba Christmas rings in holiday cheer at Rockefeller Center

Posted on December 16, 2024

Thousands of Yuletide revelers participated in 2024 SantaCon NYC.

Holidays

Nice and naughty: SantaCon NYC brings thousands of revelers to soak up the boozy decadence

Posted on December 15, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Prospect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a ‘spectacular light display,’ rather than fireworks, as drought continues

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Brooklyn Paper

In ‘The Brooklyn Nutcracker,’ a ballet classic becomes an ode to the neighborhood

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Brooklyn Paper

Where to see the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: A guide to Brooklyn’s brightest holiday displays

The New York Nutcracker is back by popular demand on Dec. 20.

Holidays

‘The New York Nutcracker’ to return with burlesque twist on classic Christmas tale

Posted on December 11, 2024

Elf on the Shelf Pets

New York Family

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Top Toys for Kids of All Ages

Santa at unique Manhattan toy store with kids

Spreading holiday joy: Unique Manhattan ‘toy store’ helps restore the spirit of the season

Posted on December 9, 2024

New York Family Christmas

New York Family

A Very Merry New York Family Holiday Guide

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Holidays

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lights with over 50,000 LEDs in star-studded snowy event

Posted on December 6, 2024

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Minority-owned developer to host Breakfast with Santa event with giveaways and prizes for NYCHA residents

Posted on December 6, 2024

La Fuerza made its mark on the Dora the Explorer float at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Business

The Macy’s parade brought ‘La Fuerza’ Latina to the stage

Posted on December 3, 2024

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Broadway

10 holiday shows in NYC not to miss this season

Posted on December 1, 2024

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Holidays

Where to cut your own Christmas tree near New York City

Posted on November 30, 2024

A young boy sits on Santa Claus' lap by a decorated Christmas tree in his living room. Santa has a real beard and the child looks at him with wonder, awe, and a hint of excitement.

Holidays

Here’s where you can take a photo with Santa Claus in and around NYC

Posted on November 29, 2024

Goku stars in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

SEE IT: Spectators brave the rain to watch 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on November 28, 2024

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