This year was the first year that New York City public school students had the holiday off. CUNY campuses also observed the holiday for the first time this year. When is NYC's Lunar New Year Parade?

NEW YORK -- Away from the crowds of the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City typically rings in the new year with fireworks displays from Central Park to Coney Island.

NEW YORK — Traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations in Central ... and conditions are now expected to continue through New Year’s Eve. Celebration organizers in Central Park and ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing throughout New York City this weekend. Traditional lion and dragon dancers will fill the streets of Queens on Saturday and ...

This Year of the Snake is special because the Lunar New Year is now a New York State holiday, so CUNY colleges are out, and young kids can be at home to celebrate with their families. "The year of ...