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Have you ever wondered how the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began? Join NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez on a historical dive of the beloved event. 

NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez spoke with Rockefeller Center Head Gardener Eric Pauze in 2023 about what he looks for when picking the new Rockefeller Christmas Tree. 

The New York Red Bulls will face Orlando City in the MLS Eastern Conference Final. Here’s how to watch and more.

Many grocery store chains will be open for Thanksgiving Day, but with plans to shorten their hours and close early to give employees time with friends and family. Some popular chains — including Trader Joes, Target and Walmart — will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, but many will still be open if you need to get some last-minute supplies...

Kids at St. Kevin Catholic Academy created their own balloons to parade down 195th Street in Flushing today. News 4 New York’s Melissa Colorado reports. 

While many people are heading to family and friends tomorrow to enjoy Thanksgiving, The Salvation Army is remembering that not everyone is so lucky during the holidays. News 4 New York’s Chris Glorioso reports. 

It’s almost time for the 98th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and today we got a preview of not only what you will see, but also what you will hear. News 4 New York’s Rana Novini reports. 

Pharmacies are often a popular place to shop on Thanksgiving, whether for last-minute medical needs, gifts, food or cooking supplies. A number of locations, including CVS Pharmacy stores, will be open on Thanksgiving. But as with many stores on holidays, it’s best to check with your local store for their hours, since many retailers will be op...

Bob Menendez asked a judge Wednesday to set aside guilty verdicts that forced his resignation from the U.S. Senate and grant a new bribery trial.

The break in the water main turned subway service on multiple lines in Manhattan into chaos, with major disruptions for hours on the A, B, C and D lines amid the evening rush hour and the peak time for pre-holiday commuting. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.

An investigation is underway to find out who’s making threats aimed at President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet choices. That includes some New York leaders who were subjected to bomb threats and swatting attacks. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

Top chefs from Atlantic City helped serve Thanksgiving meals to families in need. News 4 New York’s Ted Greenberg reports. 

Forget something on the Thanksgiving shopping list, or just procrastinating until the last minute? Here’s what shoppers can expect when the head to the stores, aside from packed parking lots. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

The NYPD is searching for two gunman who shot a driver while trying to steal his Maserati at an East Harlem gas station. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.