Earl Albert’s family hopes he’ll heal in time to attend the lighting ceremony for the tree he donated to Rockefeller Center in honor of his late wife.

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.

It was unclear whether Earl Albert will be able to recuperate in time to attend the nationally televised lighting ceremony in Manhattan on Dec. 4, but family members are hopeful.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

The tree will be decorated over the next few weeks with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski star before the tree lighting ceremony.

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has officially arrived in New York City, marking the official start of the city's holiday season.

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.

The man who donated his huge Norway spruce tree to be the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is hoping for a Christmas miracle.

As the new Christmas Tree for Rockefeller Center rolled into New York City this week, the Massachusetts family that donated it was dealing with a serious health scare. On Nov. 7, the same day the tree was removed from his yard during a small ceremony in West Stockbridge,

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