Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
NYC Columbus Day Parade 2024: Street closures, route, schedule and more
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered on 5th Avenue in NYC today for the 80th annual Columbus Day Parade. Here's what you need to know about the event.
Here's what's open, closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024
Here's a look at what's open and closed in NYC on Columbus Day, a federal holiday that’s also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day.
What's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
If you’re looking to run errands, visit a bank, or grab a coffee, here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed on Columbus Day across our region.
Spirit Halloween launching Christmas spinoff stores in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
From spooky to festive, Spirit Halloween is officially embracing the Christmas spirit this year.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Rosh Hashanah 2024: When does it start, what is it and how long does it last?
Beginning at sundown Wednesday, Jews worldwide will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of the Jewish New Year.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
Billy Joel to perform New Year's Eve show at UBS Arena for second year
Billy Joel is heading home for New Year's Eve and performing at the UBS Arena for the second year in a row.
NYC's 2024 Village Halloween parade: Theme, route and more
New York City's iconic Village Halloween Parade returns on Oct. 31 with a feline twist!
Labor Day 2024 in NYC: What’s open and closed
Here's a list of what's open and what's closed on Labor Day.
Airports, highways, beaches packed with travelers for Labor Day Weekend
Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling.
NYC Labor Day traffic, parking rules, best and worst times to travel: Forecast
Going away for Labor Day weekend? AAA says airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are all expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend. Here are some tips for those traveling this weekend:
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Fourth of July weekend set to break travel records across the U.S.
If you're making your way home after the long holiday weekend, you're not alone. Sunday is expected to be a record-setting day on the roads and the runway in the United States.
South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.