MLK Day: Rev. Bernice King calls for change, bold action instead of just words
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
Tributes to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held across tri-state area
An event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music honored MLK's legacy in both musical performances and in speeches.
Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Reservations required: White Castle brings back 'fine dining' for Valentine's Day
White Castle is now accepting reservations for its Valentine's Day dinner experience. The chain transforms into the “Love Castle,” with hostess seating and tableside service.
What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
Thousands hit the waves for annual Coney Island Polar Bear plunge
Thousands of people gathered on Coney Island Sunday to wash away 2022 with a dip in the chilly surf.
New year celebrations around the world, time zone by time zone
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
Times Square crowds celebrate New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square were back at full capacity for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and thousands of people gathered to say goodbyes to 2022 and welcome in 2023.
New Yorkers look to ring in the New Year their own way
Not everyone is spending New Year's Eve sipping champagne! All around the city, New Yorkers are ringing in the New Year in their own way.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year's Eve preparations underway in Times Square
Final preparations are underway as Times Square gets ready to host the first full-capacity New Year's Eve celebration since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Video: Virginia family falls through ‘frozen’ pool on Christmas after dance party on ice
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
Buffalo-area Target hosts Christmas weekend sleepover for stranded travelers during winter storm
Target tells FOX Business that its employees "offered care, comfort and holiday cheer."
Gift returns and exchanges: How have stores changed their policies for the holiday season?
If you received gifts for the holidays that were not a personal favorite, here is what you need to know before returning them to the store.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address
"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.
NYC Weather: Arctic chill after punishing winter storm
Millions of Americans are facing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold through Christmas as a winter storm of unprecedented scope smashes its frigid way through most of the country.