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America 250: Events, celebrations to expect in NYC

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Thousands of people spend July 4th holiday at Jones Beach

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One of the oldest Independence Day traditions continues in NJ

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One of the nation's oldest 4th of July parades still dazzles on SI

  • Jul 4, 2023
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Holiday festivities underway ahead of Independence Day celebrations

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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors weigh in on Coney Island

  • Jul 1, 2022
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Joey Chestnut eats record 76 hot dogs

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One of the nation's oldest 4th of July parades still dazzles on Staten Island

Hundreds of people on Staten Island didn't let the rain damper their plans to celebrate Independence Day.

  • Jul 4, 2023
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The exceptionally American tradition: History of Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut set a new record in 2021 after eating 76 hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute contest.

  • Jul 3, 2023
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July 4th fireworks 2023 in New York City, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Here's a list of the many communities around the Tri-State planning Independence Day celebrations with fireworks.

  • Jul 3, 2023
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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo claim victory in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut won the men's title at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest for the 15th time, while Miki Sudo won for the 8th time.

  • Jul 4, 2022

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors weigh in as Coney Island readies for July 4

Top-ranked eaters from across the globe, including reigning hot dog eating champion and 14-time winner Joey Chestnut, were certified for competition Friday at the official weigh-in ceremony for the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest.

  • Jul 1, 2022