An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel. Kari and Dustin Drees returned to find their house in disarray with floors scratched, baseboards chewed, and squirrel feces all around. Reports say a squirrel had fallen down their chimney and became trapped in the house,...

Residents in a Rockland County town witnessed what they’re calling a Hanukkah miracle on Wednesday when a 5-year-old girl walked away with scrapes after she was trapped underneath a school bus. A heart-stopping video, first obtained by Yeshiva World News, of the incident shows the little girl running in front of a school bus at the same time the...

Residents of a southern New Jersey town are wondering who left an anonymous and snarky note telling a family their Christmas lights display was sorely lacking

Almost two million gifts are expected to be returned in the time after the holidays, coming after shoppers spent nearly $32 billion in the weeks beforehand. Now some stores are offering deals to get shoppers returning items to pick up some new items too. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

Video shows a 5-year-old girl getting hit by a school bus, and the driver then taking off, never knowing he hit someone until later. NBC New York’s Ken Buffa reports.

Christmas produces a lot of joy…and garbage. Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to the EPA. Learn what should go into the recycle bin and what might be better suited for the landfill — or swapped out completely.

With the holidays in full swing, business is not as usual. Companies are wrapping up the year with office parties, airports are abuzz with homeward bound travelers and most 9 to 5’ers have at least two days off this week. What better time to slap an “away” auto-reply on your email, close your laptop and unplug completely for a few…

Hundreds of Coast Guard recruits were paired with families in and around Cape May, New Jersey, as part of the annual Operation Fireside campaign.

While others were unwrapping presents, two sisters continued their family tradition of packaging and delivering food to families in need on Christmas. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

People from all over the world (and some from pretty close by) came to Manhattan to see the sights on Christmas, with nearly as many people coming to Rockefeller Center on Wednesday as the tree lighting ceremony. NBC New York’s Ken Buffa reports.

People all over the city stepped up to help out those in need on Christmas, volunteering to make food and give gifts to those who have fallen on hard times, or are sick at the hospital. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

A new survey found that most people assume they will make at least one return this holiday season

One of the best gifts to give this holiday season is to help others. Citymeals on Wheels is preparing more than 20,000 meals on Christmas Day – thanks to volunteers – in order to feed hungry New Yorkers. While many have the holiday off – Christmas is actually one of the busiest days for the non-profit organization as volunteers work…

The faithful packed into St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Christmas. While hundreds attended mass early Wednesday morning, it was not as busy as Midnight Mass – an annual event that for a number of people is an important Christmas tradition.

During this Christmas, one of the best gifts to give is helping those in need. Citymeals on Wheels is preparing more 20,000 meals today all thanks to volunteers. Gaby Acevedo reports.

Holiday shopping doesn’t end with Christmas. Shoppers can take advantage of fatter discounts on clothing, home decor and other items between Christmas and well into January. In fact, a National Retail Federation survey of nearly 8,000 adults conducted Nov. 27 through Dec. 5 found that 68% of holiday consumers will likely shop the week after Christmas. Nearly 50% plan to…

The faithful packed into St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Christmas. While hundreds attended mass early Wednesday morning, it was not as busy as Midnight Mass – an annual event that for a number of people is an important Christmas tradition. Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrated Midnight Mass at the New York City landmark amid tight security and thousands of attendees. Although…

The faithful packed into St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Midnight Mass. Katherine Creag reports.

Some volunteers in Asbury Park, New Jersey, spend their Christmas Eve giving the needy holiday cheer. Brian Thompson reports.

A church congregation in New Jersey is showing its resolve after a fire destroyed its church weeks before Christmas. Myles Miller reports.