events

Christmas

Location: columbia and sackett streets

Date: December 07, 2012

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Christmas

A Downtown Brooklyn tradition, the MetroTech tree lighting ceremony, will take place in the commons Tuesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. 10,000 white lights will illuminate Downtown Brooklyn to officially ring in the holiday season.

Recent Headlines
Drunk Santas Terrorized City During Seasonal Rampage, Critics Say

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

December 18, 2012

Drunk Santas Terrorized City During Seasonal Rampage, Critics Say

Sources said one intoxicated Santa cursed at kids after being arrested during SantaCon.

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Spend Christmas in Zuccotti Park

Downtown

December 25, 2011

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Spend Christmas in Zuccotti Park

Occupy Wall Street protesters filled Zuccotti Park with music, food and a minor brush with cops.
Bloomberg Thanks Hotel Staff for Taking Care of Tourists on Christmas

Midtown

December 25, 2011

Bloomberg Thanks Hotel Staff for Taking Care of Tourists on Christmas

Bloomberg visited the Renaissance Hotel near Times Square to wish staffers a Merry Christmas. 
Insomnia Cookies Sweeten Upper East Side in Time for the Holidays

Upper East Side

December 22, 2011

Insomnia Cookies Sweeten Upper East Side in Time for the Holidays

The late-night cookie delivery service Insomnia Cookies makes its Upper East Side debut. 
St. Patrick's Cathedral Welcomes Thousands for Christmas

Midtown

December 26, 2010

St. Patrick's Cathedral Welcomes Thousands for Christmas

About 25,000 people were expected to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral during Christmas.
Knicks Pull Away From Bulls For Christmas Day Win

Manhattan

December 25, 2010

Knicks Pull Away From Bulls For Christmas Day Win

The Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 103-95 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden to notch their second win in a row.
East Village Offers Plenty of Dining Options on Christmas

Lower East Side & East Village

December 25, 2010

East Village Offers Plenty of Dining Options on Christmas

Forget the turkey and check out DNAinfo's restaurant guide to the East Village's festive best.
New Yorkers Answer Heartbreaking Letters to Santa at Midtown Post Office

Manhattan

December 24, 2010

New Yorkers Answer Heartbreaking Letters to Santa at Midtown Post Office

Every year, the post office makes letters available to volunteers, who satisfy kids' wish lists on Santa's behalf.
Hundreds Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Christmas Poem Reading

Washington Heights & Inwood

December 20, 2010

Hundreds Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Christmas Poem Reading

More than 700 people came to hear "Twas the Night Before Christmas" at The Church of the Intercession.
Two Men Rob SoHo Currency Exchange, Police Say

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 07, 2010

Two Men Rob SoHo Currency Exchange, Police Say

Police said the two suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of money Tuesday afternoon.
Holiday Lights to Remain Dark in Inwood and WaHi

Washington Heights & Inwood

December 06, 2010

Holiday Lights to Remain Dark in Inwood and WaHi

Inwood and WaHi won't get holiday lights, after few donations and funding came from businesses, the city and Albany.
Christmas Tree Blown Down by Wind at South Street Seaport

Downtown

December 01, 2010

Christmas Tree Blown Down by Wind at South Street Seaport

A strong wind gust snapped the trunk of the South Street Christmas tree on Wednesday morning.
Catholics and Atheists Wage Billboard War Over Christmas

Midtown

November 30, 2010

Catholics and Atheists Wage Billboard War Over Christmas

Prompted by a billboard calling Christmas a myth, the Catholic League erected a pro-Jesus billboard Tuesday.
Holiday Lights Could Go Dark in Inwood and Washington Heights

Washington Heights & Inwood

November 30, 2010

Holiday Lights Could Go Dark in Inwood and Washington Heights

The business group that's been responsible for hanging holiday lights in the area is short on funds.
Santa Trainees Get Lessons in 'Ho Ho Hos' Before They Raise Money for the Needy

Upper West Side

November 18, 2010

Santa Trainees Get Lessons in 'Ho Ho Hos' Before They Raise Money for the Needy

Student Santas prepared for Volunteers of America's annual Sidewalk Santa fundraiser by learning how to be jolly.

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