N.Y. Today: How to Watch the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 27, 2025

Men and women watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from windows as marchers pass by along the street below. A giant yellow character balloon is just visible to the right.

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How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 99th edition of the New York parade will feature performances from Cynthia Erivo and Busta Rhymes, as well as dozens of floats and balloons.

By Camille Baker

Julie Menin, wearing a tan jacket, speaks at a lectern outside.

A Moderate From Manhattan Claims Enough Support to Lead City Council

Julie Menin, a councilwoman from the Upper East Side, was seen by some supporters as a necessary check on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist with an ambitious policy agenda.

By Jeffery C. Mays

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, in a navy blue suit and white shirt, sits at in an orange chair at the State House in Trenton.

The Race for Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat Is On, and It’s Crowded

The dozen candidates include an activist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and an ousted congressman running in a new district.

By Tracey Tully

Green and yellow apples in a supermarket with jars and cans on shelves in the background.

New York Sues Over Rule Barring Thousands of Immigrants From SNAP

The Trump administration says refugees and asylum seekers can never get food stamps, but attorneys general from New York and nearly two dozen other states say that is unlawful.

By Sarah Maslin Nir

Zohran Mamdani, smiling, stands in front of a row of microphones outside on a sunny day.

In City Hall Housecleaning, Mamdani Asks 179 Adams Staff Members to Quit

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1. His request for resignations targeted political appointees.

By Dana Rubinstein

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