Thousands pack Rockefeller Center for tree lighting
People came from all over the country to see the 70-year-old Norway Spruce, which is adorned with more than 50,000 of colorful lights. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
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People came from all over the country to see the 70-year-old Norway Spruce, which is adorned with more than 50,000 of colorful lights. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Security is expected to be tight for the annual Christmas tree lighting. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has what you need to know.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting will be held Wednesday night in New York City.
The Rockefeller Center tree lighting was held Wednesday night in Manhattan, much to the delight of thousands in attendance.
Families of fallen FDNY firefighters rode with Santa to FAO Schwarz at Rockefeller Center on Sunday, and they had the famous store to themselves as they stocked up on holiday toys. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in New York City early Saturday morning, and crews didn't waste time getting it in place.
The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.
The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the 2024 holidays in the Big Apple.
This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was cut down Thursday in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It will be put up in New York City on Saturday.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center is now open for the season. It opens daily at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight. If you don't have skates, rentals are available.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center opens Saturday, kicking off its winter season.
"The Beam" recreates the famous 1932 "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" photograph.
A new attraction called "The Beam" opened Friday at the observation deck on top of Rockefeller Center. It allows visitors to recreate the famous 1932 "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" photograph, which captured ironworkers during a break on a beam during construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3TaPEzx
Police say five to seven people were taken into custody overnight, though it's unclear if they will face charges. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Throughout the night, the NYPD tried to contain the group by holding lines and putting up barricades.
For some it's an annual tradition and for others it's an event to check off their bucket list.
Massive crowds packed Rockefeller Center on Wednesday night hours ahead of the annual Christmas tree lighting. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47WzoWS
Several arrests were made and fights broke out at a pro-Palestinian demonstration near Rockefeller Center on Wednesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4NL4U
We're just hours away from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, and people from near and far are already gathering. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on all the excitement and anticipation. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47WzoWS
The event thousands of people from around the world every year. But this year, extra precautions are being taken, some from different vantage points. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Those planning to come out in person should prepare for cold temperatures and massive crowds.
The countdown is on for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night at Rockefeller Center. As CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports, those planning to come out in person should prepare for cold temperatures and massive crowds.
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Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
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Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
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Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
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Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
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Expect jam-packed airports and highways as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear in New York City. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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