94-Foot Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Cut Down In Oneonta

ONEONTA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has started its 140-mile journey from Oneonta to Manhattan.

The 94-foot Norway spruce was cut down Thursday morning. Two cranes were used to lift it and float it above the home of Angie and Graig Eichler.

The 14-ton tree, that's believed to be about 95 years old, was then placed on a flatbed truck bound for the city and is set to arrive in Rockefeller Center on Saturday.

"I love Oneonta," said Angie Eichler. "It's a tiny town and we are so excited that a little piece of our town is going to New York City for the holiday season. The tree provides so many happy memories for so many people, and being a part of that is very special."

It's the second tallest Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree ever. The tallest stood 100-feet tall and came from Killington, Connecticut in 1999.

Its 50,000 lights will be switched on during a live television broadcast Nov. 30.

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