Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
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Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks started early Saturday due to severe weather in the New York City area, but the show was still bigger than ever.
Times Square is hosting eight ball drops to celebrate Independence Day, with each occurring at midnight in every American time zone.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday unveiled the details for what's expected to be a massive Fourth of July celebration honoring the United States' 250th birthday.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
Tall ships from around the world will anchor in the Port of New Jersey and New York for Sail4th 250.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
Prosecutors said Hyden was intoxicated and speeding when he drove his Ford F-150 into a crowd a Corlears Hook Park. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show is set to dazzle the sky over NYC on Friday night, and preparations are well underway. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
CBS News New York's John Dias reports from the Independence Day celebration in Amityville, New York.
The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 weigh-in was held at Hudson Yards in NYC, as Joey Chestnut stages a comeback.
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.
The 4th of July tradition returns to Coney Island on Friday.
Top eaters from around the world are getting ready to gorge themselves as part of the 4th of July tradition in Coney Island.
A record 72 million of people are looking to get away, with the vast majority hitting the road. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the Vince Lombardi service area in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
NYC is counting down to the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show and giving away free tickets for the public viewing areas.
Long Island officials shared an important warning about firework safety for the summer.
Chestnut had been the reigning champion did not compete in last year's contest due to his partnership with a rival company that makes plant-based hot dogs.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC is headed back to the East River for 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced.
The holiday tradition returns on Friday, July 4, as the nation celebrates Independence Day.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
Police are searching for a man wanted for detonating an improvised fireworks device at a New Jersey block party.
Police say a pickup truck plowed into a crowd that was gathered to celebrate the 4th of July at a park on the Lower East Side, killing three people and injuring several others. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
