These boldfacers, like the birds they’ll be gobbling up this Turkey Day, are stuffed with gratitude.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks captain
“I’m thankful for my family, my friends and my close circle who have always supported me non-stop, and who have always been there for me every single step of the way.”
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York
“I am thankful for my faith, which inspires me to thank God for His many blessings. I am thankful that I will be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family in St. Louis. I am thankful that we continue to enjoy the freedoms of living in the United States of America, particularly the ability to freely exercise our religious faith.”
Mayor Eric Adams
“I’m filled with gratitude for my incredible family — especially my son, Jordan — as well as the resilience of our city and its people. I’m thankful for the hundreds of thousands of hardworking public servants — our first responders, teachers, sanitation workers, social workers, health care professionals and so many others — who make this city run every single day.”
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks center
“I’m thankful for my family and Madison Square Garden.”
Sebastian Maniscalco, comedian
“This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for my beautiful wife — she’s the glue that holds this circus together — and my daughter and son, who somehow turn every single day into something special … and chaotic, but in the best way.”
Tiler Peck, principal dancer at NYC Ballet
“This year I am thankful for family, a new home and a new chapter with my fiancé and the gift to dance.”
Steve Schirripa, “Sopranos” actor
“I am thankful for my wife Laura, who just ran the NY marathon for the 12th time, our kids and our wonder dog Willy. And of course, the NY Yankees and Knicks!”
Joan Vassos, “Golden Bachelorette” star
“I’ve been blessed with the unwavering support of my family and longtime friends, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting new friends who have brought fresh perspectives, joy, and inspiration into my life. Perhaps most special of all, this year brought growth to our family, a reminder that life’s greatest treasures are the connections we share and the love that binds us. I’m deeply grateful for all of it.”
Meghan McCain, “Citizen McCain” podcast host
“I’m thankful for my family. I’m thankful to live in this country as an American, even in chaotic times. . . . I think anyone who’s lost someone they love to cancer, you’re just always so grateful every day for your health. And I’m grateful, honestly, that people still care what I have to say.”
Joey McIntyre, New Kids on the Block
“My wife Barrett. Without her, I would not be allowed to be performing eight shows a week off-Broadway in ‘Drag: The Musical’ — a dream for a theatre kid — while she has her hands full with our three kids in LA!”
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” star
“This year, there is so much to be thankful for! We are grateful for our beautiful and healthy family . . . my sobriety . . . We’re especially excited to experience the holiday season together as a family of five for the first time.”
Rachael Ray, host of “Rachael Ray’s Holidays”
“I’m always grateful to open my eyes each day, be in the kitchen, feed as many people as I can when I cook, and go to bed knowing I’ve used the knowledge and courage God granted me to help others and try to do good in the world.”
Sonya Deville, aka Daria Berenato, WWE star
“I am so thankful for my wife and kids, and the beautiful home and life we are building together. This year has been a special year with many firsts. Our first year of marriage, blending our wild exciting lives into one.”
Maria Menounos, TV host and producer
“This year, I’m especially thankful for my family and my health. We’ve so loved exploring life with our daughter and seeing everything through her eyes. This year, Athena even joined me on set for the filming of my Lifetime movie ‘Christmas At Plumhill Manor.’ Life has been so sweet and I’m forever grateful.”