4th of July

A 13-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Sunday with serious injuries after he was struck in the face by a firework on Long Island, police say. Pei-Sze Cheng reports

An annual Fourth of July block party on Long Island ended with a deadly shooting — claiming the life of a 27-year-old man and injuring two others, police said. The deadly turn of events took place on Hudson Avenue in Roosevelt Sunday evening just before 7:30 p.m. as people were celebrating the holiday and suddenly ran for cover as bullets…

One person has died and others were injured after a 4th of July block party shooting on Long Island. Gaby Acevedo reports.

A 13-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Sunday with serious injuries after he was struck in the face by a firework on Long Island, police say. Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating the incident that occurred around 10:30 p.m. in Deer Park. Police say that a group of teens was lighting off fireworks in Arcadia Drive when…

President Joe Biden made remarks to the nation on Independence Day, applauding the nation’s efforts to combat COVID-19, but acknowledging there is more work to be done.

Fireworks and franks. New Yorkers were able to enjoy staples of the July 4th holiday once again following last year’s cancellations.

NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.

Macy’s 45th annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is back this year after being cancelled by the pandemic in 2020. NBC New York’s Anjali Hemphill reports.

A bald eagle found in Warner Springs with a wing droop was released back into the wild.

With New York on the cusp of fully reopening, this 4th of July is shaping up to be quite a celebration in the city.

The 4th of July weekend is here and with it an expected travel surge — even in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. Gaby Acevedo with the latest.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is back! From the where to watch with the best views to street closures, here’s what you need to know.

The average price of gas in the United States was $3.10 as of Tuesday, according to AAA.

Despite warnings against consumer firework use, the National Safety Council has outlined safety guidelines for people to follow if they choose to engage with them. Here are the following questions you should be asking yourself before using consumer fireworks.

The City’s iconic show will return this Fourth of July but with a few chnages.

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

New York City is following through on its promise to celebrate Independence Day this year with Macy’s iconic fireworks show despite the coronavirus pandemic. And it won’t be relegated to a single night either.

Summer 2020 is going to look a lot different in New York City, but at least one tradition will be saved: the Nathan’s Famous hot dog contest on the 4th of July will go on as planned. Organizers confirmed Tuesday the tribute to mass consumption will happen this year, albeit at a “private location with COVID-19 safety measures in place,”…

The White House says President Donald Trump is committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region say the area will not be ready.

New York City has already cancelled most of the summer’s major attractions due to the coronavirus, but one thing is apparently still going to happen — the city’s annual 4th of July celebrations.