Rockefeller Center tree lighting thrills crowds in Midtown NYC
The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual New York City tradition, took place Wednesday night.
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The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual New York City tradition, took place Wednesday night.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is shining after Wednesday's tree lighting celebration. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with people who drove miles and waited hours to see it in person.
The stage is set for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting in Midtown. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Thousands packed that part of Midtown on Wednesday to get a good vantage point. This year's tree, a Norway Spruce from upstate New York, is 75 feet tall and more than 60 years old. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The holiday tradition returns to midtown Manhattan on Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has everything to know.
The New York City holiday tradition returns Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has what to know.
This year's tree is a 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York. It will be decorated with more than 50,000 lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree made the 150-mile journey from Upstate New York to Midtown Manhattan.
The Norway Spruce now heads to Manhattan where it will be lit up for the holiday season.
Organizers say the Norway Spruce has been selected from a farm in East Greenbush, New York, a suburb of Albany in Rensselaer County.
Organizers say the Norway Spruce has been selected from a farm in East Greenbush in upstate New York.
The Rockefeller Center tree lighting was held Wednesday night in Manhattan, much to the delight of thousands in attendance.
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.
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 iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.
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 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
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