Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular
Millions of people watched as fireworks lit up the sky over the Brooklyn Bridge on July 4, 2019 in New York City.
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Millions of people watched as fireworks lit up the sky over the Brooklyn Bridge on July 4, 2019 in New York City.
CBS2's Meg Baker spoke with beach goers in Manasquan, as they unpacked chairs, umbrellas and coolers for a day of fun in the sun.
The parade kicked off at 10:30 a.m. with a marching band and stream of firetrucks, but quickly morphed into a massive water balloon fight.
Coney Island is the place to be this Fourth of July, with plenty for the entire family to enjoy.
Security will be tight for the 43rd annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in New York City.
While they expect long lines out the door, lines of chairs are already taking over the small town.
Here are a few of our favorites from Fourth of July's past.
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
See official viewing locations, bridge and street closures and more.
Millions of people are expected to attend the 43rd annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show.
Summer officially arrives in two days and the Fourth of July is just about two weeks away. So what should you do if you're still looking to get away?
This year, with July 4th on a Wednesday, discounts consumers are expecting will be harder to find - but they are out there.
Some Bronx residents claim noisy fireworks have been going off in their neighborhoods day and night
Susan Tercero, executive producer of the Macy's 4th Of July fireworks, shared a preview of this year's big show.
National Public Radio marked the Fourth of July by tweeting the entire Declaration of Independence, but it seems some Twitter users didn't recognize what they were reading.
The humidity wasn't extreme, but people were working up a sweat playing games and riding bikes, while others took time to think about the importance of the day. Celebrating Independence Day 2017, was just another holiday for many, but not one man.
For most people the 4th of July means family, fireworks, and fun, but for pets the holiday can be stressful, frightening, and even dangerous. Experts said with a little planning, the holiday can be enjoyable for everyone even as barks and booms fill the soundtrack.
Brilliant sunshine made for perfect marching weather in Stewart Manor in Nassau County. It looked like your typical 4th of July parade until one girl stepped forward and took aim on the passing fire trucks with a water gun.
Experts say more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other time of the year.
On Long Island, police staged a spectacular demonstration showing how dangerous fireworks can be in the wrong hands.
Although hot dogs (aka frankfurters) likely first came on the scene in some version in 13th century Germany, many still associate them with New York City summers.
Camden County authorities say Charles Ricks Jr., 44, is responsible for at least 14 of the 16 fires that were set over a 48-hour period
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
The demise of a proposed 23-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax hike in New Jersey had many residents rethinking their Independence Day holiday travel plans.
New York City is gearing up for the annual Macy's annual fireworks celebration, while many New Yorkers head out to the beach for 3-day holidays.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
Prince Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the opposition to the Islamic Republic, discusses whether regime change is coming, who leads a transition, and nuclear weapons.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Protests sparked up in New York City and across the country Saturday in response to the military strikes in Iran.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
Julian Hall scored to lead the New York Red Bulls in a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is tracking some wintry weather for Tuesday, but the rest of the week should be much warmer.
It's a nearly 30-year tradition where thousands pack the streets. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian was there Sunday for the celebration of the rare Year of the Fire Horse.
If a new contract isn't reached, 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians will no longer be considered in-network. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized American citizen born in Senegal. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with several of the demonstrators on Sunday.
