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Joey Chestnut won the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in NYC, taking back his title after missing last year's competition.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
Three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through Plainfield, N.J. on Thursday night, officials say.
Gov. Phil Murphy says at least one person killed when severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from one of the hardest hit areas.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to the East River on Friday night, and security will be tight. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman got a preview of how the FDNY and NYPD are preparing to keep the massive crowds safe.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 3 at 11 p.m.
Millions of people are expected to gather around the East River on Friday to watch the iconic Macy's fireworks show. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman got a preview of how the FDNY and NYPD are preparing to keep the massive crowds safe.
President Trump is expected to sign his budget bill Friday after it passed the House on Thursday in a narrow vote. While the legislation includes about $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, it would also slash Medicaid and food assistance programs. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
An NYPD lieutenant who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop six years ago is allowed to keep his job.
Thursday's weather impacted people heading to their Fourth of July destinations. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, flyers in the Tri-State Area saw delays, while drivers saw raindrops and slowdowns.
