Staten Island 60th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade: What to expect, road closures
The 60th annual Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade began at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Leap Year 2024: What is Bachelor's Day?
Ireland’s leap year tradition of Bachelor’s Day dates back to the 5th century.
Leap year 2024: Switching from the Julian calendar to Gregorian
In honor of Leap Day, this read is for the history nerds. Ever wonder how America caught our calendar up with the rest of the world? In September 1752, we skipped over 11 days.
Leap Day history: Things that happened on Feb. 29
Without a Feb. 29 about every four years (but not quite), the seasons wouldn't align with when farmers plant - and chaos would ensue. Here are some interesting things that have happened on Feb. 29.
Chinatown hosts 2024 NYC Lunar New Year Parade
Revelers welcomed the Year of the Dragon in Chinatown on Sunday for the 26th Lunar New Year Parade and Festival.
NYC Lunar New Year Parade: Road closures, routes, info
Tons of festival booths and people will line the route of the parade across Chinatown on Sunday.
Staten Island set to host LGBTQ+ friendly St. Patrick’s Day parade for the first time
For years, the parade has excluded the LGBTQ+ community. Now, they will be able to walk with pride under their own banner.
Presidents Day 2024: Holiday trivia and fun facts about Washington's Birthday
Presidents Day is an informal term for the actual holiday we celebrate every year: Washington’s Birthday.
Why did George Washington have two birthdays?
A fun fact about George Washington is that the first president has “two birthdays" because of the way that time was kept for the first 20 years of his life.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day
The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.
Here's what happens when metallic balloons touch power lines, PG&E warns
This Valentine’s Day, Pacific Gas & Electric, one of the country’s largest power companies, is warning people on why it’s a bad idea to let metallic balloons fly into the air.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Queens hosts NYC's biggest Lunar New Year bash
This Lunar New Year, it's the year of the Dragon, a symbol of power helping people transition from a cold winter, to spring, their hearts fill with hope.
Lunar New Year 2024: The year of the wood dragon
Lunar New Year 2024 is the year of the wood dragon.
Here are the top Valentine's Day scams reported to the BBB
While Valentine’s Day marks a time to do something nice for a special someone, criminals use it as an opportunity to exploit people through scams. Here's what the Better Business Bureau wants you to look out for.
Sweethearts candy: History of the classic conversation hearts
Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Shake Shack becomes 'Love Shack' for lovers seeking last-minute Valentine's Day plan
Shake Shack is offering a $80 prix fixe tasting menu on Valentine's Day.
NY comptroller urges New Yorkers to track holiday gift cards
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is advising New Yorkers to monitor the gift cards they received during the holidays.