What does America mean to New Yorkers?
On this celebration of the 250th birthday of our nation, we ask New Yorkers the big question about what America means to them.
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On this celebration of the 250th birthday of our nation, we ask New Yorkers the big question about what America means to them.
John Elliott spent the morning with members of the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Arlington, which is in New York Harbor for Fourth of July weekend.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
The vice president spoke about the nation's history and urged Americans to reject criticism of the country.
An aircraft parade flew in formations over the Hudson River and the Verrazzano Bridge ahead of the Sail4th 250 event.
CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler is in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Meteorologist John Elliott is at the Intrepid.
CBS News New York has crews covering all areas of the city as the historic celebration for the Fourth of July kicks off Saturday morning.
Times Square is holding eight ball drops to celebrate Independence Day, with each occurring at midnight in every American time zone, including U.S. territories. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a stinging rebuke of the Trump administration in a speech marking America's 250th birthday.
The parade of ships sailed down the East River to celebrate America 250. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A fleet of Class B tall ships from around the world sailed down the East River for Sail4th 250, the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history.
After weeks of speculation, it appears the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding is happening at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
New York City firefighters were battling the flames under intense heat.
Hundreds of military ships are making their way to New York City for America's 250th birthday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani came to the United States when he was 7 years old.
Tall ships are sailing into New York waters to take part in Sail4th 250, a historic celebration for the Fourth of July. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arraigned on a host of charges after they scaled the Empire State Building. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Sail4th 250 will feature an international parade of ships with vessels from 40 countries on the Hudson River.
Sources say a rehearsal dinner and wedding will be happening at Madison Square Garden with security heavy in and around the arena. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
