Scenes from CHRISTMAS in NEW YORK 2023



 Here's a random selection of Christmas pictures from 2023...just for fun. Bryant Park, Rock Center, SAKS Fifth Ave,, Radio City Christmas Show, Macy's, Times Sq, Grand Central, Wall Street, Washington Square, various trees.

















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