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Midtown

November 28, 2012

Mariah Carey Busts Out at Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Concert

The pop songstress performed at Rockefeller Center for the annual tree lighting ceremony. 

New York City

November 14, 2012

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrives at New Home

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree found its new home on Wednesday.

Downtown

December 20, 2011

Real Christmas Tree Too Dangerous for South Street Seaport, Manager Says

The South Street Seaport opted for a fake Christmas tree this year, after the real one blew over in 2010.

Downtown

December 16, 2011

Mayor Defends Ban on Holiday Decor at Staten Island Ferry Terminal

The mayor said he stands behind a decision to ban holiday decor from the Staten Island Ferry terminal.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 06, 2011

Washington Square Park Christmas Tree to Be Lit Wednesday

Washington Square Park's Christmas tree is even older than Rockefeller Center's.

Midtown

November 30, 2011

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Draws Thousands

Throngs of tourists and New Yorkers packed Rockefeller Center for the annual Christmas Tree lighting.

Midtown

November 29, 2011

Sarah McLachlan to Light Up Bryant Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sarah McLachlan will light Up Bryant Park's tree lighting ceremony Tuesday evening.

Midtown

November 29, 2011

Justin Bieber Will Not Perform Live at Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Teen sensation Justin Bieber will not be performing live at the Rockefeller Center Tree lighting Nov. 29.

Midtown

November 21, 2011

Dylan's Candy Bar Opens Holiday Pop-Up Near Bryant Park

Dylan's Candy Bar drew crowds when it opened a seven-week holiday pop-up location on Monday across from Bryant Park. 

Midtown

November 09, 2011

Rockefeller Christmas Tree on Its Way to Manhattan

The 74-foot tall tree was cut down Wednesday in Pennsylvania.

Midtown

January 10, 2011

Rockefeller Christmas Tree Turned into Homes for Needy

The 74-foot Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was fed through a massive mill on the plaza Saturday morning.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 23, 2010

Fined East Village Tree Vendor Quits Just Before Christmas

The tree vendor fined $1,500 by the city for keeping a warming shack removed the structure just before Christmas.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 20, 2010

Tompkins Square Park Christmas Tree Lit for the Holidays

Tompkins Square Park's towering evergreen was planted in 1992 in memory of those lost to AIDS.

Manhattan

December 07, 2010

FDNY Sets Christmas Tree Ablaze in Fire Safety Demonstration

Faulty wiring and candles pose the biggest holiday fire threat.

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.