Every year, at exactly one minute to midnight on December 31^st, the famous Times Square Ball makes its majestic descent that lasts a full minute until it ushers in the New Year. Millions of people take part in the ceremonious countdown that peaks at 10..9..8… until the final ..2..1 and “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” Nowhere is the celebration felt in New York as it is in Times Square on this night. 

‘Tis the season to be giving and what better place to shop for the holidays than New York City. All the major department stores in the city have unveiled their magnificent holiday window displays to entice buyers and this is definitely a spectacle not to be missed!  

One of New York City’s most popular department stores is Macy’s. One window is a changing theme and this year it’s theme is “Believe”.  Their other always depicts a theme from the classic Christmas movie, “Miracle on 37th Street”. Another store famous for its exquisite holiday window displays is Bloomingdales on Third Avenue. The displays stay in place until well after New Year. Bloomingdales’ displays are always classy and showcase intricately detailed scenes. 

Every year, over three million people line the streets of New York to watch the most spectacular holiday parade in history – The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Over 4000 people march their way among stunningly beautiful and intricately created balloons and floats for 2.5 miles through the streets of New York, before passing outside the city’s famous department store Macy’s. In fact, it was a handful of Macy’s employees who, in 1924, decided to entertain the crowds on New York’s streets with their impromptu parade down the avenue. Today, more than 44 million people watch this extravaganza on NBC television broadcasts throughout the day.

It’s a bit early and the snow has not fallen yet but when it does, New Yorkers are filled with excitement at the prospects of ice skating on the city’s designated rinks. As soon as the ice is strong enough, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation designate outdoor safe skating areas across the five boroughs. These ice skating areas are clearly signposted around the city, informing the residents that they are safe for winter sports.

There are several options to skate in the city’s numerous ice skating rinks throughout the winter.

In launching Hybrid Limo Express, CTG has given NYC the largest Hybrid fleet of limousines anywhere in the world.

Press Release – When Corporate Transportation Group (CTG) decided to launch its new green limousine service, it didn’t put a toe in the water; it jumped in head-first.  The result is a division called Hybrid Limo Express and the largest fleet of hybrid limousines anywhere in the world. These include black Lexus’, black Camry’s, and black Toyota Highlanders – giving Manhattan’s A-List a green tint.