This Year's Rockefeller Center Tree Has Been Chosen

A massive, 11-ton, 74-feet Norway Spruce grown just outside of Upstate NY is headed to NYC's Rockefeller Center, where it will be the most viewed Christmas tree in the world in a few weeks.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Each year, a tree from New York or a surrounding area is chosen as the centerpiece of Christmas at Rockefeller Center. This year's tree is a massive Spruce grown in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, about 35 miles southeast of Albany.

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This massive Spruce, grown in West Stockbridge, MA, is headed down to NYC's Rockefeller Center. Photo: Facebook
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How big and how old is this tree?

According to the Today Show, this year's tree is a 70-year-old Norway Spruce that is 74 feet tall, 43 feet in diameter, and weighs 11 tons.

The source says that the tree will be cut down later this week and will arrive in the Plaza on Saturday, November 9th

 


 

When Will it be Lit?

The "official" kickoff to Xmas down in NYC starts with the annual tree lighting in the heart of New York City at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, December 5th.

The tree, widely regarded as the “worldwide symbol of Christmas,” will feature more than 50,000 multi-colored LEDs—over five miles of cords! It will then be crowned with a 9-foot, 900-pound Swarovski star covered in 3 million crystals.

Albany Is NY's Most Undesirable City? 10 Reason Why It's Ridiculous!

Albany gets a lot of underserved flack sometimes. And we know it's not perfect, but nothing is. Here are 10 beautiful reasons why our state capital deserves more love and not the title of New York's Worst/Most Undesirable City recently given by Money Inc.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

 

27 of the Most Magnificent Landmarks Seen in Upstate New York

I've lived here my entire life, and I'm not sure I realized how beautiful the Empire State is. There's no shortage of stunning landscapes and breathtaking views throughout the great State of New York, especially this time of year!

It doesn't matter where you live, or where you travel, New York residents are never far from a gorgeous beach, a picturesque state park, or an awe-inspiring mountain.

In 2018, a photographer named Demetri Andritsakis made a 3-and-a-half-minute drone video called "Upstate New York By Air" that highlighted many of New York's breathtaking views.

Andritsakis submitted it to the 2018 New York State Fair Drone Film Festival, and deservedly so, he received a Gold Medal honor for his aerial work throughout upstate New York.

From the Adirondacks to the Catskills, Albany to Buffalo, and everything worth seeing, check out these spectacular pictures featuring 27 of the most magnificent landmarks in Upstate New York.

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany

Top 8 Laidback & Beautiful Upstate NY Towns To Retire In

According to World Atlas, these are the eight Upstate New York towns that are laidback and beautiful spots to retire in. These towns are far away from the big city lights. Some are nestled in the mountains and others are near waterfalls and lakes. They are the perfectly quaint places to live, with the best of everything. Check them out. Would you add your favorite town?

Gallery Credit: various Facebook pages-Google Maps

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