Parade of Ships travels along NYC waterfront for Sail4th 250 celebration

Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.

• Jul 4

Legionnaires' disease cluster on NYC's Upper East Side under investigation

A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.

• Jul 3

Empire State Building lights up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.

• Jul 3

Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases reported across New York state, CDC says

Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.

• Jul 3

Coney Island boardwalk injuries spur calls for quick fix before $1B overhaul

Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.

• Jul 3

People urged to avoid contact with Hudson River after massive wastewater discharge

Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive wastewater discharge.

• Aug 17

Shark bite at Jones Beach sends person to hospital, officials say

A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.

• Jul 3

Who's competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4?

The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.

• Jul 3

Sail4th 250 guide with list of tall ships in NYC for Fourth of July weekend

Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.

• Jul 5

Heat wave causes power problems across NYC

The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.

• Jul 3

Ball drops in Times Square celebrate July Fourth in all American time zones

Times Square is hosting eight ball drops to celebrate Independence Day, with each occurring at midnight in every American time zone.

• Jul 4

World Cup sparks renewed calls for West Harlem ferry service

The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.

• Jul 2

Website fined $200,000 for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport

A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.

• Jul 2

L.I. native playing with USMNT in World Cup is making his hometown proud

From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.

• Jul 2

Street closures near MSG announced for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding​.

• Jul 2

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