Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade set to march through Manhattan
Thanksgiving kicks off bright and early with the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. CBS New York's John Dias hears from the executive producer by the starting point.
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Thanksgiving kicks off bright and early with the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. CBS New York's John Dias hears from the executive producer by the starting point.
The NYPD says although there are no credible threats to the parade or the city, they are seeing increased threats of violence online.
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
We've been hearing from experts all week about how to celebrate safely this year -- from the food on the table to mental health and family dynamics.
Thousands of Thanksgiving meals are being prepared for asylum seekers through NYC Health + Hospitals. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian got a firsthand look at how these meals are being prepared with a culturally inclusive menu. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RaOZNb
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons were inflated Wednesday, and as CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports, the yearly event always draws a large crowd. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49LK1h8
The parade will feature 25 balloons, including six brand new characters.
Kommissary and NYC Health + Hospitals hope to bring a sense of comfort to those in a new, unfamiliar place.
See this year's giant character balloons and floats come to life for the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The two turkeys, named after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, were pardoned at a Stew Leonard's in Newington.
Taylor and Travis will enjoy the rest of their lives together at a sanctuary in Connecticut -- Taylor and Travis the turkeys, that is. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49RAipM
The balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were inflated Wednesday, giving families a first look at this year's line-up. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49LK1h8
As they tried to navigate tunnels and bridges on Wednesday, drivers kept things in perspective.
Balloons come to life! Holiday favorites and new additions take shape for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join CBS New York's Jessica Moore, Dick Brennan, Lonnie Quinn and Alecia Reid for our 2023 Thanksgiving Eve Special. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49IPfdr
CBS New York spent some time with Knight talking about how the assignment is a longtime dream come true for her.
This holiday season, thousands of families in need are relying on the goodwill of donors and helpers.
This holiday season, thousands of families in need are relying on the goodwill of donors and helpers. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The parade will feature 25, including six brand new characters like "Kung Fu Panda,' "Beagle Scout Snoopy" and "Leo." CBS New York's Jessica Moore and Dick Brennan have the story.
Most drivers and riders said they are dealing with the slow-go as best they can. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Thanksgiving travel seemed to be running smoothly at Tri-State Area airports Wednesday with few delays or cancellations. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40SiMNG
If you'd like to help deliver meals, CBS New York has information at the bottom of this story.
The nonprofit God's Love We Deliver is preparing thousands of meals for those in need. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story from SoHo.
People are hitting the roads and taking to the skies to get to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has live report from Newark Liberty International Airport.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore will have live coverage from the balloon inflation tonight on the Upper West Side.
Making Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings can challenge any cook. But if you have turkey troubles, help is just a phone call away.
The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday.
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks on Thursday night.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
A vigil was held Thursday in Brooklyn for the woman who was lit on fire and killed on the F train last weekend.
Here's where to bring your Christmas trees for New York City Mulchfest this year.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is causing a traffic nightmare after shutting down the highway early Thursday morning.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks on Thursday night.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday night.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday.
Bottled water is being distributed in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A shelter employee was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn, and now police are looking for his killer. The worker was discovered inside a former hotel in Brownsville Thursday night. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather Forecast, with rain ahead, even possibly through New Year's Eve.
The 35-year-old victim was found in the lobby of the former Days Inn on East New York Avenue just after 6 p.m. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
