Santa Claus

Santa hugs a boy at a Christmas dinner hosted by Engine 277, Ladder 112 of the Fire Department of New York on Dec. 25, 2011 in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

NORAD Tracking Santa’s Progress

When will Santa hit the Tri-State Area? It’s hard to say exactly. By midday Monday, he was flying over Pakistan, according to NORAD.

2012/12/24

Children wait for a fantasy flight to the North Pole at Newark Liberty Airport. (credit: CBS 2)

Sick Children Take Fantasy Flight To Santa’s Workshop From Newark Airport

Nearly 40 deserving children and teens — all dealing with health problems at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and University Hospital — anxiously awaited a visit to Santa and a day filled with magic.

2012/12/12

The merry-go-round that was destroyed outside the Magnoni home in Bethpage (credit: Arnaldo Magnoni)

Grinch Steals Christmas From Autistic Child On Long Island

NYPD officer Arnaldo Magnoni said his 7-year-old son loved the colorful inflatable merry-go-round that spun around with Santa Claus on it. That is, until the holiday decoration was cut into pieces and left on the ground.

2012/12/05

A Tour Of America’s Roadside Attractions – Part 2

Continuing our journey a little further east, check out part two of our state-to-state guide to America’s roadside attractions!

2012/07/11

Stamford Fire Officials Provide Chilling Details Of Christmas Day Blaze

Mayor Michael Pavia says preliminary information shows the blaze was related to the fireplace and was nothing more than a tragic accident.

2011/12/27

Santa Claus (file / credit: clipart.com)

Santa Claus Sacked At Hoboken, N.J. Elementary School

Picture day with Santa is a long-standing tradition at Calabro Elementary School. But this year, one parent, who is Jewish, pointed out other traditions weren’t being represented. She complained — and Santa was shown the door.

2011/12/20

NJ Assemblyman Wants Thomas Nast Off Hall Of Fame Nomination List

His cartoons famously depicted Santa Claus and Uncle Sam, but there’s a move afoot to keep Thomas Nast out of the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

2011/12/14

(credit: OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images)

USPS’ ‘Operation Santa’ Seeking To Make Dreams Come True This Christmas

The program, which has operated for nearly 100 years, enables members of the public and charities to respond to letters from children that are addressed to Santa Claus.

2011/12/13

Rockland County Teacher Accused Of Spoiling Santa For Young Students

As Christmas approaches and children look forward to the big day, there’s a teacher in Rockland County who took it upon herself to deal with the issue of Santa Claus. Now it’s become a controversy.

2011/12/01

David McKell - Long Island Santa (credit: CBS 2)

Angie Carpenter Accuses Steve Bellone Of Playing Politics In ‘Santagate’

Babylon town supervisor and Suffolk County Executive candidate Steve Bellone stepped in last week to save Santa Claus from budget cuts.

2011/11/07

Babylon Town Supervisor Writes Check After Cutbacks Threaten Appearance Of Suffolk County Santa

Every year, the Saint James General Store is transformed into a picturesque Christmas village, complete with a real life Santa Claus. The store is partially funded by Suffolk County tax dollars, and cutbacks meant Santa’s contract was canceled.

2011/11/04

Steve Bellone Steps In To Save Suffolk County Santa Claus

Dave McKell, 83, who has played Santa Claus at the St. James General Store for the past nine years, was let go because of Suffolk County budget cuts. Today, McKell found out he won’t have to put his Santa suit away after all.

2011/11/04

A screenshot of NORAD's Santa Tracker - Dec 24, 2010

Where’s Santa? NORAD Tracks Jolly Old St. Nick

Tracking Santa’s travels is a celebrated tradition at the North American Aerospace Command, and it unfolds Friday for the 55th year.

2010/12/24

New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan is seen outside St. Patrick's Cathedral - New York, NY - Apr 4, 2010 - Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Archbishop Promotes Self To Santa Claus For Kids

Looking ever so jolly, Archbishop Timothy Dolan played Santa Claus sitting in a corner handing out gifts wrapped in red paper to needy kids at St. Cecilia’s on 106th Street.

2010/12/23

Cashman Repelling Down Landmark Building With Santa Claus

Brian Cashman will be accompanying Santa Claus on a 350-foot descent down the side of the Landmark Building in Stamford, Connecticut, Stamford Downtown Special Services District announced on Tuesday.

WFAN–2010/11/30

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