Once the presents are gone, all that will remain under the Christmas tree is scattered pine needles, but before tossing it in the garbage, there are opportunities to give that tree a second life.

New Yorkers can bring their Christmas trees to locations in all five boroughs where the New York City Parks Department will turn them into wood chips for free. Christmas tree recy

Both Midland and Odessa are providing free drop-off locations for residents who are looking to dispose of live Christmas trees from the holiday season. “It gives citizens a convenient way to dispose of their trees responsibly,

Phoenix Suns fans. The Suns stopped a three-game losing skid in a 110-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets to close out a jam-packed NBA slate on Christmas Day. Phoenix - still down Devin Booker and Grayson Allen - found that coveted energy and toughness that's avoided them for much of the last few weeks when they seemingly needed it most.

Nikola Jokic scored 25 points, and Michael Porter Jr. added 22, but Denver failed to overcome 16 turnovers that led to 20 of Phoenix's points. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points for Phoenix.