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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Tuesday, July 3

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 

Congrats, you've made it to Tuesday and we have some good and some not so good news! It will be cooler today, but afternoon highs will still reach the 90s, which will make for the fifth straight day. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. Dashcam Captures Out-of-Control Driver on New Jersey Highway

A dashboard camera captured an out-of-control driver swerving across a highway for miles in what became a terrifying drive for many on the New Jersey highway.

Motorist John Barrett was heading home from work on the Jersey Shore on June 29 when he spotted a vehicle barreling down the highway at an estimated 100 mph. The driver sideswiped a white SUV, hitting a young Manasquan woman heading home, according to officials.

The out-of-control car continued bouncing erratically between lanes, swerving onto both the right and left shoulders, narrowly avoiding disaster for himself and for many others.

Finally, a state trooper caught up with the driver and pulled him over. Joseph Scott, 29, was taken into custody.

Read more here.

2. NJ Couple Has Celebrated Every Anniversary at Burger King

This is one whopper of a love story.

For each for the last 50 years, Lloyd and Sandi Howard have been celebrated their wedding anniversaries at Burger King, according to NBC's "Today" show.

The Monroe couple began celebrating at the fast food chain because they were running late for a show in New York City on their first anniversary, on June 22, 1969. They said they were again heading somewhere on their second anniversary and decided to stop in another Burger King for lunch.

Since then, a meal at Burger King has been a tradition, through sickness and health.

Read more here.

3. Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show: How to Watch Live Wherever

If you already missed out on getting tickets to a rooftop bar for the fireworks on Wednesday, we've got you covered. 

Some of the best places to watch the Macy's 4th of July fireworks are in NYC Parks and admission is free. 

Be sure to get there early for the best views from Brooklyn Bridge Park or Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City. 

The FDR Drive will be shut down so people can catch the show from Manhattan. 

Read more here.

For the latest entertainment news and things to do, tune in to New York Live, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. on NBC 4 New York. 

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