Exclusive | Returning a holiday gift? Big retail stores will now charge you for that — as much as $45

Exclusive | Returning a holiday gift? Big retail stores will now charge you for that — as much as

Hassle-free returns might be a thing of the past. You might want to reconsider returning that pile of unwanted gifts sitting under your tree because major retailers, like Macy’s and Zara, are charging fees for holiday gift returns. Which means that the hideous, itchy sweater Aunt Suzy excitedly gifted you this year may actually cost … Read more

Are Birkins becoming mainstream? Here’s why Macy’s is suddenly selling pre-owned versions of the sought-after bag

Are Birkins becoming mainstream? Here’s why Macy’s is suddenly selling pre-owned versions of the sought-after bag

Macy’s just made a major fashion move that has shoppers clutching their wallets — and economists raising an eyebrow. The beloved department store is now selling pre-owned Hermès Birkin bags, the ultra-elite arm candy long considered fashion’s most exclusive flex. The handbag that can cost as much as a used car and is harder to … Read more

Shaggy’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ set at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade raises eyebrows: He’s singing to ‘elementary schoolers’

Shaggy’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ set at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade raises eyebrows: He’s singing to ‘elementary schoolers’

Caught him red-handed. Shaggy raised eyebrows this holiday season by including his 2000 song “It Wasn’t Me” in a medley of hits during the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The surprising performance unfolded as the Jamaican-American musician, 57, appeared alongside singer Rayvon, 57, on the Jennie-O Big Turkey Spectacular float in New York City on … Read more

Busta Rhymes gets busted for appearing to lip-sync at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: ‘Bad call’

Busta Rhymes gets busted for appearing to lip-sync at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: ‘Bad call’

Online critics are busting out their opinions. During the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Busta Rhymes performed while on the “World of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chocolate Factory” float designed by Nickelodeon and Paramount. The iconic rapper and producer, 53, sang and danced along giant ninja turtles on the platform. However, viewers accused Rhymes, … Read more

NYC’s holiday window displays burn brighter than ever as Saks lights back up — joining Bergdorf’s, Macy’s and more

NYC’s holiday window displays burn brighter than ever as Saks lights back up — joining Bergdorf’s, Macy’s and more

They’re here, and they’re spectacular. Manhattan has officially decked its halls for the 2025 holiday season — and the real stars aren’t on a tree; they’re behind glass. Midtown’s world-famous collection of department stores is pulling out all the stops this year — from Herald Square to 57th Street, the city has been transformed into … Read more

Exclusive | Meet NYC’s hardest workers on Thanksgiving — like the Macy’s parade costume queen, whose day begins at 2:30 AM

Exclusive | Meet NYC’s hardest workers on Thanksgiving — like the Macy’s parade costume queen, whose day begins at 2:30 AM

For most New Yorkers, Thanksgiving is a day of celebration, a day to spend time with family — and, perhaps most importantly — a day off of work. For others, however, this is the busiest day of their year — when rest isn’t even close to being part of the equation. As you tuck into your annual … Read more

How to watch ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ on TV for free

How to watch ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ on TV for free

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 almost time to cap off a beautiful Fourth of July as we do every year: with fireworks. For those who can’t make it out to the east side of … Read more

Jimmy Fallon is ‘not embarrassed’ by bizarre behavior at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: report

Jimmy Fallon is ‘not embarrassed’ by bizarre behavior at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: report

He thinks he’ll have the last laugh. Jimmy Fallon isn’t worried about his bizarre Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance, purportedly believing it’s good publicity for his new holiday album. The “Tonight Show” host, 50, was roasted by fans after wearing sunglasses during the parade, despite the rainy weather. He was also accused of lip-synching a … Read more

Netflix trolled over ‘weird’ Wednesday Addams float at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: ‘More like Thursday’

Netflix trolled over ‘weird’ Wednesday Addams float at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: ‘More like Thursday’

The new Wednesday Addams float was different from what fans of the show expected when it debuted at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Based on the 2022 Netflix drama, the float was among the new 22 floats that hit the rainy New York City parade on Thursday morning. However, many declared that the giant balloon … Read more

Jimmy Fallon ruthlessly mocked for wearing sunglasses at rainy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jimmy Fallon ruthlessly mocked for wearing sunglasses at rainy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Shade for Jimmy Fallon. The 50-year-old appeared at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning donning a pair of sunglasses — despite the downpour and overcast skies, prompting jokes from NBC viewers. “Rain or shine, you have to get out there,” the “Tonight Show” host said on “Today” at the parade, per USA Today, … Read more

Al Roker makes major fumble as he reveals ‘Wicked’ spoiler on TV at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Al Roker makes major fumble as he reveals ‘Wicked’ spoiler on TV at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Al Roker did Something Bad. On Thursday morning, the “Today” show co-host accidentally revealed a major spoiler of the “Wicked” movie, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Roker hosted an early morning portion of the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Idina Menzel, 53, when he let her secret slip. Al Roker hosted an … Read more

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: How to watch and what to know

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: How to watch and what to know

The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is finally here — and it’s time to spread some cheer! Musical performances and more than a half-dozen new floats are preparing to take over New York City and kick the holiday season in high gear! This year’s parade will have 17 featured character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty … Read more

Hoda Kotb reveals secret sign she’ll give Jenna Bush Hager on TV at 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hoda Kotb reveals secret sign she’ll give Jenna Bush Hager on TV at 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have a plan in place for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Last year, Hoda and I came up with this secret symbol, which was Hoda brushing her teeth with a finger,” Bush Hager, 43, said on the Wednesday episode of “Today With Hoda & Jenna.” Kotb, 60, added that the symbol … Read more

Exclusive | NYC’s dazzling holiday window displays from Bergdorf, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s as Saks pulls back

Exclusive | NYC’s dazzling holiday window displays from Bergdorf, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s as Saks pulls back

Manhattan is merry and bright! New York City’s department stores have decked the halls for the holiday season, with their window displays spreading joy to New Yorkers and visitors alike. “The holiday windows really embody the spirit of the season in a way that really captures nostalgia and excitement for a lot of people,” Aaron … Read more

What to stream on Thanksgiving 2024: Macy’s Parade, Charlie Brown and more

What to stream on Thanksgiving 2024: Macy’s Parade, Charlie Brown and more

Get ready to do your turkey trot.  Thanksgiving 2024 is here, and whether you’re with a large family or having a more quiet holiday, there’s plenty to watch on TV.  From old classics to recent movies to new shows, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your essential guide for what to watch this turkey day. “Macy’s … Read more

A front-row look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

A front-row look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

E.A. Kahane was hooked on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade long before she saw it in person. The native New Yorker and a group of friends gathered annually at West 72nd Street and Central Park West the night before to watch the parade’s beloved oversized balloons being inflated. “It was an evening that we wouldn’t … Read more

Tua Tagovailoa debuts a new, nearly unrecognizable look

Tua Tagovailoa debuts a new, nearly unrecognizable look

Tua Tagovailoa was unrecognizable to some after he debuted a completely different hairstyle on Thursday. The Dolphins quarterback sported long, curly hair and a clean-shaven face during a meet-and-greet with fans at a Macy’s in Aventura, Fla., as seen in a video posted on social media by NBC 6 South Florida. “QB1 for what team? That … Read more

Diddy faces cash crisis with billionaire lifestyle, soaring lawyers’ fees and no obvious income

Diddy faces cash crisis with billionaire lifestyle, soaring lawyers’ fees and no obvious income

Less money, mo problems? Sean “Diddy” Combs appears to be facing a cash crisis as hefty legal bills mount and income from lucrative partnerships dries up, analysis of Diddy’s finances by The Post shows. Diddy, 54, still lives the expensive lifestyle of a high-profile rap star despite the FBI raid — which he called a “witch … Read more

Secrets of Diddy’s billionaire boys club: Rapper wooed Wall Street elite — who praised him as ‘genius’ before sex trafficking probe

Secrets of Diddy’s billionaire boys club: Rapper wooed Wall Street elite — who praised him as ‘genius’ before sex trafficking probe

Sean “Diddy” Combs aggressively marketed himself to the ultra-rich as he turned his edgy rap glamor into a billion-dollar fortune. Billionaires told The Post he would cold email with business proposals, while other Wall Streeters acclaimed him as a “genius” and one CEO of the New York Stock Exchange called him an “inspiration” on a … Read more

Smell the roses at Macy’s, see Jeremy Strong sizzle on Broadway and other NYC events this week

Smell the roses at Macy’s, see Jeremy Strong sizzle on Broadway and other NYC events this week

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? “Succession” star Jeremy Strong and “The White Lotus” alum Michael … Read more