It's The Thought That Counts: Tips On Gift Returns And Bargain Hunting
Nearly 20% of people expect to return more than half their gifts. To make the whole process easier, experts say to treat those unwanted gifts with care.
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Nearly 20% of people expect to return more than half their gifts. To make the whole process easier, experts say to treat those unwanted gifts with care.
Christmas means a day off for the vast majority of working Americans, but by one estimate up to 4% still work the holiday.
CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest on the Christmas services taking place around the New York area.
Hundreds of volunteers pitched in Christmas Day to help Citymeals on Wheels bring a little holiday spirit -- and a wholesome meal -- to seniors across the New York City.
Instead of waking up Christmas morning and opening gifts, some families in New Jersey woke up Wednesday and opened their hearts to people in need.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.
Queen Elizabeth II acknowledged that both Britain and her family have endured a difficult year by saying during her annual Christmas message that it has been a "bumpy" time.
Some chose to ring in the holiday in traditional fashion while others added their own local flavor to the celebration.
Thousands of worshipers gathered in peace, prayer and unity at a midnight mass led by Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
This annual tradition comes together with the clergy and congregation of seven different churches in Bronxville.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas finds out what's in shopper's shopping bags as they rush to get last-minute Christmas gifts.
The holiday season in New York is a feast for the eyes and ears and all the senses and as we celebrate, there's no better place to start than Hudson Yards.
Two Long Island Vietnam Veterans were gifted with life changing animals on Tuesday, just in time for Christmas.
It's the season to give and receive. And while it may be the thought that counts, many of us may find ourselves with some unwanted gifts this holiday season.
The average American will end up spending $1,047 on holiday shopping - the most ever recorded.
There were many heartwarming moments Monday at a Long Island toy store where police treated more than a hundred children to an early Christmas.
A New Jersey family suffered a rude awakening Sunday after realizing their holiday decorations had been vandalized overnight.
Christmas came early Sunday for sick children at a hospital on Long Island.
CBS2's Matt Kozar visited Herald Square where last minute buyers were busy making up for lost time.
They're kitschy, comical, sometimes crude and may even light up or jingle: 'Tis the season for ugly Christmas sweaters, and ugly Chanukah sweaters too.
Through the site, TalkToSanta.com, children from around the world can have a personal video chat with him from home.
For the past 107 years, "Operation Santa" has allowed the public to respond to children's letters to Santa.
Christan Blauvelt, managing editor of IndieWire, has rounded up the very best Christmas movies for 2019.
A sea of red and white hit the streets in Manhattan as Santas suited up for SantaCon.
Saturday was spent spreading kindness and love. For those who stepped inside a Manhattan K-mart that's exactly what you found hundreds of volunteers doing.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
If you experience housing discrimination in New York City, you can complain to the Commission on Human Rights. But a new report finds those cases drag on for years, which can put tenants at risk.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
If you experience housing discrimination in New York City, you can complain to the Commission on Human Rights. But a new report finds those cases drag on for years, which can put tenants at risk.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday due to a coastal storm that will bring heavy rain and snow to parts of the region.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, the Associated Press projects, beating former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
Mourners wore pink in Sayville to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
All eight judges worked out of immigration court offices at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, which is where Immigration and Customs Enforcement is headquartered in the city, the official told CBS News.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117.
The New York Rangers beat Dallas 3-2 on Tuesday night, ending the Stars' four-game winning streak.
Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair scored to lead the New York Islanders past Tampa Bay 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Sean Monahan scored twice and the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 5-3 on Monday night.
Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns in the Patriots win over the Giants on Monday Night Football.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A teenage basketball player is trying to stay hopeful as he recovers from a stray bullet shooting that happened at a Brooklyn bus stop over the weekend. He spoke to CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram from his hospital bed.
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, this crime is not the only one the 45-year-old is accused of committing over the last two years.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says a light dusting of snow is possible in parts of the Tri-State Area on Friday night.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on Zaiden McDonald's big day.
Three straight New York City mayors selected their own schools chancellor when they took office, but all three were operating under mayoral control, something Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to eliminate. So should the current chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, keep her job? She spoke to CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams about her future.
