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MYSTERIOUS: Rockefeller center - You Need To See This

In 2004, truck driver Joe Macken began with a tiny Rockefeller Center building; more than two decades later, his vast handmade New York model entered a city museum

Joe Macken began a basement project in 2004, crafting miniature buildings from balsa wood. This hobby evolved into a vast scale model of New York City over two decades. The impressive model, now housed at the Museum of the City of New York, spans fifty-seven by twenty-seven feet. Visitors can…

The Economic Times

Since 2007, New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been milled into lumber after the holidays; the wood has helped build Habitat homes from New York to Mississippi

Every year, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree becomes a holiday landmark in New York City. But since 2007, its story has continued after the decorations come down. Tishman Speyer donates the tree’s milled lumber to Habitat for Humanity, where it is used in homes and construction projects. The wood has…

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United Flags of Fashion: Inside Vogue and CFDA's Star-Studded Celebration at Rockefeller Center

United Flags of Fashion brought New York's fashion elite together for a Vogue CFDA celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary. See who wore what.

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I went to the FIFA Museum in New York and there was one piece of memorabilia transported me back to my first World Cup

The free FIFA Museum is open every day of the World Cup at the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York

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No art school, just passion: Truck driver’s 21-year obsession turns into NYC’s biggest miniature marvel

It started as a simple idea to build a small model of Rockefeller Center, but over 21 years it grew into a massive handmade replica of New York City, now on display at the Museum of the City of New York.

The Times of India

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season

The Independent UK

Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan

The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City

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A majestic Norway spruce from upstate New York chosen as Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

A majestic Norway spruce in upstate New York has been chosen as this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

The Independent UK

If Lake Placid becomes the Olympic sliding site, New York's Rockefeller Center will be a big part

Picture this: A sliding athlete wins an Olympic medal in Lake Placid next winter, then is chauffeured down to New York for an award ceremony at Rockefeller Center a few days later with thousands of people there to cheer on both moments

The Independent UK

Rough Trade to expand New York store as music fans seek ‘experiences’, owner says

British record store chain to triple size of Rockefeller Center location with 300-capacity room featuring built-in stage

The Guardian - US

Flavor Flav says ‘spirit is broken’ after NBC ‘kicked him out’ of Backstreet Boys’ dressing room at Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting

Hip-hop artist says he was asked to capture social media content at the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

The Independent UK

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in New York City

Fifty-thousand multi-colored lights are shining on Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas tree, with crowds gathering to witness the annual New York City tradition

The Independent UK

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting performers and host in 2024, from Jennifer Hudson to Kelly Clarkson

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Kelly Clarkson hosts NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center tonight, December 4

Clarkson to be joined by Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson and more on this year’s iteration of the Christmas in Rockefeller Center program. Here's what to know.

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Rockefeller Plaza’s iconic Christmas tree arrives in New York City in time for festive season

The Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas tree has landed in New York in time for the festive season to get underway.

The Independent UK

Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple

The Independent UK

It’s that time...Rockefeller Center tree is cut down and en route to NYC for Christmas season

The tree is set to be erected on Saturday

The Independent UK

Crowds flock to tiny Massachusetts town to send off New York's Rockefeller Christmas tree

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes with a strong New England accent, and locals could not be more excited

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Travels From Massachusetts

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree from Massachusetts to illuminate NYC, a cherished holiday tradition since the 1930s.

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NBCU Transforms Rockefeller Center Into Paris-Themed Olympic Hub

Fans can watch Games, sample Parisian fare, meet Team USA athletes

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Meghan Trainor, Bleachers, Chance the Rapper Lined Up for ‘Today’ Summer Concert Series

Citi Concert Series starts May 24 in Rockefeller Center

The Guardian - US

I’m afraid of heights. Could I re-create the famous New York skyscraper beam photo?

A new attraction at the Rockefeller Center allows visitors to stage Lunch atop a Skyscraper, at a less scary 12ft off the ground

The Independent UK

Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center to be illuminated

The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is set to be lit by more than 50,000 multicolored lights as crowds gather in New York City for the holiday tradition

The Independent UK

Is the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting still happening tonight?

Ceremony will be held on December 4

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Yes, they've already picked the Rockefeller Center's giant Christmas tree for 2023

It's a tree-lighting tradition dating back to the 1930s and this year's tree will arrive in New York City on Nov. 11. The Norway spruce is 80 to 85 years old, weighs 12 tons and is about 80 feet tall.

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