Easter

About 40,000 people were expected to take part in the annual tradition.

See photos from Easter celebrations of celebs such as Paris Hilton, David and Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and more.

All colors of the rainbow cold be seen atop the heads of Easter revelers on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports. 

The FDNY says at least six people were injured, but all are expected to recover. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports. 

A fire interrupted Easter services at a Brooklyn church on Sunday, triggering a massive FDNY response. The 5-alarm fire broke out before 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Rosary Pompeii Church in Bushwick. Crews shut down Seigel Street while they continued fighting the fire into the afternoon. At least six people were being treated for injuries sustained in the fire,…

The three protestors crashed the Saturday evening Mass at the iconic Manhattan church, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The trees are budding, the days are longer and Easter is finally here. Whether you’re craving something savory or sweet to brighten up your holiday, plenty of food brands and restaurants are serving up deals and specials in the days leading up to Easter — Sunday, March 31 — and on the big day.

These kids are hopping straight to Sunday! Special needs children in Hempstead, Long Island were treated to an early Easter egg hunt and bunny appearance ahead of the holiday. NBC New York Pei-Sze Cheng reports. 

Many stores have closed their doors to let their employees enjoy the holiday, while others want to be your go-to place for last-minute items for your Easter basket or Easter brunch.

The cost of filling a basket or completing a Seder plate reflect a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers.

Palm Sunday will be celebrated by Christians worldwide this Sunday. It commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were strewn before him. It marks the start of Holy Week. The church’s most solemn week also includes the Good Friday and Easter. The Palm Sunday liturgy traditionally starts with a blessing of the...