Rockefeller Center Christmas tree story: Here's why the tree was picked from MA this year
For the first time since 1959, this year's Rockefeller Center tree comes from Massachusetts - West Stockbridge, to be exact. It was a donation from Michael Albert and his family, who are residents of the town. As of this morning (Nov. 12), the tree was set into position, where it will soon be decorated for the holiday season.
Massachusetts man who donated Rockefeller Center Christmas tree suffers stroke, friend asks for cards
The Massachusetts man who donated the Christmas tree​ that will soon be lit in Rockefeller Center​ is recovering after suffering a stroke and a friend said he could use some holiday cheer.
Massachusetts man who donated Rockefeller Center tree hospitalized after stroke
The man who donated his 74-foot Norway Spruce to Rockefeller Center has suffered a stroke, according to his daughter-in-law.The family tells CBS6 that Earl Albe
Rockefeller Christmas tree enroute from West Stockbridge
A giant Norway spruce that will serve as this year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree was enroute to New York City on Thursday from its tiny Massachusetts hometown.
A green giant: This year’s 74-foot Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is en route from Massachusetts
A giant Norway spruce that will serve as this year's Rockefeller Christmas tree is en route to New York City from its tiny Massachusetts hometown.
Widower who donated this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree suffers stroke
Earl Albert, a widower from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who donated the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, suffered a stroke before the tree lighting.
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West Stockbridge man who donated Rockefeller Center tree suffers stroke
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