LinkNYC offers free calls to Santa at kiosks around the city
Posted: Updated:Kids around the city are having no issues trying to reach Santa for their last-minute wishes and gift requests.
LinkNYC Wi-Fi and charging stations are offering the option to dial to Santa directly and leave him a message.
The kiosks, which launched throughout the city last year, are a first-of-its-kind payphone replacement.
The seasonal 'tap to call Santa' option is also a first this year.
All of the calls from the kiosks are free.
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Vision Zero project underway in Mott Haven
Vision Zero project underway in Mott Haven
The newest development in Mayor Bill de Blasio's Vision Zero initiative is underway at the corner of East 143rd Street and Third Avenue in Mott Haven.
The newest development in Mayor Bill de Blasio's Vision Zero initiative is underway at the corner of East 143rd Street and Third Avenue in Mott Haven.
Plans for animal shelter in Co-op City sparks debate
Plans for animal shelter in Co-op City sparks debate
Residents, local organizations and elected officials are at odds over plans to build a 40,000-square-foot animal shelter in Co-op City.
Residents, local organizations and elected officials are at odds over plans to build a 40,000-square-foot animal shelter in Co-op City.
Residents, local organizations and elected officials are at odds over plans to build a 40,000-square-foot animal shelter in Co-op City.
Residents, local organizations and elected officials are at odds over plans to build a 40,000-square-foot animal shelter in Co-op City.
Activists rally again for immigrant detained at Fort Hamilton
Activists rally again for immigrant detained at Fort Hamilton
Immigration activists rallied outside the Fort Hamilton Army base Thursday evening to once again demand the release of Pablo Villavicencio, an Ecuador native who was detained at the base in June while delivering a food order.
Immigration activists rallied outside the Fort Hamilton Army base Thursday evening to once again demand the release of Pablo Villavicencio, an Ecuador native who was detained at the base in June while delivering a food order.
Kenny Bazile convicted of manslaughter in death of Carey Gabay
Kenny Bazile convicted of manslaughter in death of Carey Gabay
Kenny Bazile went to trial separately from three other suspects on charges including murder, criminal possession of a weapon, manslaughter and reckless endangerment.
Jurors found one the men accused in the shooting death of Carey Gabay, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of second-degree murder, sparing him from life in prison.
Jurors found one the men accused in the shooting death of Carey Gabay, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of second-degree murder, sparing him from life in prison.
City Council passes bill to limit waste at transfer stations
City Council passes bill to limit waste at transfer stations
City Council passed a bill Wednesday that is intended to limit the amount of trash processed at transfer stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
City Council passed a bill Wednesday that is intended to limit the amount of trash processed at transfer stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
Program provides job training to formerly incarcerated
Program provides job training to formerly incarcerated
A job training facility in Hunts Point aims to help the formerly incarcerated.
A job training facility in Hunts Point aims to help the formerly incarcerated.
Mayor announces record year for affordable housing
Mayor announces record year for affordable housing
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced that this year has been the city's most successful on record for affordable housing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced that this year has been the city's most successful on record for affordable housing.
Dozens rally for new ideas for Baychester vacant lot
Dozens rally for new ideas for Baychester vacant lot
Dozens of people rallied outside a vacant lot in Baychester Thursday for new ideas for what could be built there.
Dozens of people rallied outside a vacant lot in Baychester Thursday for new ideas for what could be built there.
NY officials: No major public health threat from steam blast
NY officials: No major public health threat from steam blast
An aging steam pipe containing cancer-causing asbestos exploded beneath Fifth Avenue in Manhattan early Thursday, spewing a geyser of white vapor 10 stories high and forcing an evacuation of 49 buildings, but city officials said there was no major public health threat.
An aging steam pipe containing cancer-causing asbestos exploded beneath Fifth Avenue in Manhattan early Thursday, spewing a geyser of white vapor 10 stories high and forcing an evacuation of 49 buildings, but city officials said there was no major public health threat.
Word on the Street: The importance of dogs
Word on the Street: The importance of dogs
News 12 asked residents why their dogs are so important in their lives.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
Boogie Down Bites Photos
Boogie Down Bites Photos
From pizza to chopped cheese sandwiches and the Bronx salad, News 12 brings you Boogie Down Bites!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Your Bronx Weather Photos
Your Bronx Weather Photos
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BXWeather.
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BXWeather.
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BXWeather.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
