They really fell for their fiancées. The most sought-after NYC spot to pop the question during the holidays is the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, according to Proposal 007, a company that helps men plan lavish engagements in the Big Apple. However, most guys don’t consider how tricky it is to get down on one … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s beginning to look a lot like “Christmas at Rockefeller Center.” Tonight, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit for the first time this season on a live TV … Read more
At the Rockefeller Center rink, people’s patience is skating on thin ice. New York’s most beloved holiday destination is also the world’s most overcrowded, according to a new study sure to bother Big Apple natives notoriously defensive of their city. Holafly, an e-SIM provider, analyzed TripAdvisor reviews across November, December and January, scouring reviews for … Read more
If you see a swarm of statuesque women high-kicking in front of Radio City this week, no, it’s not Christmas just yet. The holiday season may be months away, but springtime is when Rockette history is made. Each April, hundreds of hopeful leotard-clad dancers travel from all over to the Big Apple to audition for … Read more
A Texas man spent months teaching his soon-to-be-fiancé how to ice skate – just so he could pop the question at the iconic rink at Rockefeller Center. After nearly three years together, Houston native Barrington Dave was ready to give his girlfriend, Kennedy Kinnard, an engagement ring — and hatched the perfect plan. “I was … Read more
Flavor Flav claims his festive spirit was broken when NBC officials allegedly kicked him out of the Backstreet Boys dressing room at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting in NYC on Wednesday night. The holiday extravaganza saw a slew of famous faces welcoming in the festive season, including the popular boy band and Kelly Clarkson, who … Read more
Coco Jones is checking New York’s biggest holiday traditions off her list this year. First, the R&B singer performed her Grammy-nominated single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last week — in the pouring rain. “My toes are frozen, but I was thankful to perform,” she told The Post. And … Read more
Deck your halls. It’s that time of year – for the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting. 2024 will be the 93rd year of the tradition. More than 50,000 multicolor LED lights will gleam from the impressively tall tree, per NBC. It’s topped by a Swarovski star designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, which was first … Read more
It’s the ultimate tourist trap. Trying to avoid crowds this Christmas? You might want to steer clear of Universal Studios, which is reportedly the most overcrowded tourist attraction on Earth come wintertime, according to a study by student travel company Rustic Pathways. “Some attractions remain overcrowded in winter, as everyone has the same idea of … Read more
He’s a real conifer-sseur. A visit to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree — dizzyingly tall, dazzlingly lit — is one of NYC’s most treasured holiday rituals. And behind every sky-high stunner chopped down and brought into the Big Apple to make spirits bright at Christmastime stands just one man with an eye for perfection — most likely … Read more
Meet the new dancing queens. This Friday, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular returns for another magical holiday season — with a slew of fresh faces joining the show’s famed Rockettes this year. Following open-call auditions in the spring, which saw more than 800 women kick their way into Midtown to show their best tap, jazz … Read more
Hugh Jackman broke a big rule during an outing for Christmas in New York over the holidays. The Aussie actor, who recently announced his separation from his wife, took a trip on Christmas morning to go and see the big tree at Rockefeller Center. However, his little solo excursion didn’t quite end up going as … Read more
Hannah Welsh, a spirited second-year Radio City Rockette hailing from Georgia, embodies a lifelong dedication to dance that culminated in her dream role with the world-renowned Rockettes. From her early years, dancing was an inherent part of her life, spurred by a passion that began at the tender age of 3. Arriving in New York … Read more
Try not to scream on the Beam. On Friday, Top of the Rock unveiled a brand-new attraction on the 69th-floor outdoor observation deck in which guests seated on a steel girder get lifted into the open air and spun around to experience unparalleled views of the Big Apple. Aptly called the Beam, it’s a nod … Read more
Ready, set, glow! The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been carefully selected and is due to make its way to the Big Apple next week for a lighting ceremony hosted by Kelly Clarkson on Wednesday, Nov. 29. This year’s sappy specimen — a Norway spruce 80-feet tall and 43 feet in diameter that was donated … Read more
Throughout its illustrious 84 years, Rockefeller Center has constantly evolved — both at the ground and bird’s eye levels. The Art Deco icon designed by Raymond Hood initially comprised 14 buildings, as well as public art, fountains and gardens, when it was completed in 1939. John D. Rockefeller’s creation was conceived as a “city within … Read more