Church and Islamic center team up on Christmas
For the 15th year in a row, the Westbury United Methodist Church and the Islamic Center of Long Island united on Christmas Day for a common purpose: caring for those in need.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
Vietnam veteran given gift of snow in Tampa after being told this Christmas would be his last
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
Queen Elizabeth II, close family celebrate Christmas
The royal family celebrated Christmas with a morning church service.
'He knows if you've had a few": Police share festive reminder about drinking and driving
"He sees you when you're speeding. He knows when you don't brake."
Walgreen’s, CVS, Starbucks: These brands stay open on Christmas Day
Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.
NYCHA tenants living with no gas this Christmas
Hundreds of tenants who live at the Samuel Gompers Houses in the Lower East Side have been living without gas since September.
9-year-old's wish list sent to Santa just in time for Christmas after mailbox goes missing
Nine-year-old Kaiden Bryant-Samuel, like so many kids across the globe, just wanted to get his wish list to Santa. But this year, there was a problem.
Celebrating The Feast of the Seven Fishes in Brooklyn
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American celebration held on Christmas Eve, consisting of seven different seafood dishes. FOX 5 NY visited with the Virtuoso Family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to see how they celebrate, and to try some of the amazing food!
New Yorkers gather to celebrate Christmas in song
New Yorkers gathered on Christmas Eve at Washington Square Park, and even Gramercy Park in search of the holiday spirit and to sing carols.
Last-minute shoppers hit the stores across NYC
With just hours to go until Christmas, last minute shoppers are desperately trying to check everything off their friends' and families' Christmas lists.
Thousands of worshippers mark Christmas Eve across New York City
All across the area, churches spent the day busy with families and parishioners streaming in to observe Christmas Eve.
Tiffany & Co. bracelet dropped in Salvation Army kettle
One of the bracelets, a yellow-gold piece by Tiffany & Co., has been sold for $1,500.
Christmas trees, in your home or famous ones, come from all over nation
Do you ever wonder where your Christmas trees come from?
Mississippi police officer creates Christmas caper for preschool neighbor to investigate
Oxford Police Officer Rachel Ratcliffe and two officer friends set up clues for her 3-year-old neighbor to follow to save their town from the Grinch this Christmas.
Emotional moment: Freeport police chief surprised with message recorded by Abigail Arias
In Dec. 2018, Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey met 7-year-old Abigail Arias, and she revealed to him that she wanted to be a police officer when she grew up. He wasted no time, and made sure the little girl got her wish.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Pair of Vietnam War veterans receive service dogs
50 years after the war's end, a pair of Vietnam veterans received needed service dogs on Christmas Eve thanks to Paws of War and the Unsing Siblings Foundation.
Woman donates dozens of knitted scarves to the homeless for Christmas
Dana Zukofsky spent the last few months knitting 80 scarves to donate to the homeless population spending the holiday season at The Bowery Mission.