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Inside the Zany, Drama-Filled Spectacle of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
July Fourth means one thing in New York's Coney Island: dozens of men and women gobbling as many hot dogs as possible in front of a roaring, banner-waving crowd. It's a beloved American pastime. Since 1972, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has gathered frank lovers across the world to gorge themselves in pursuit of cash prizes and a bejeweled mustard-yellow (for men) or pink (for women) belt.
Visitation held for NYPD officer killed in Long Island nail salon crash
Family, colleagues and friends of NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack gathered Friday at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home to pay their respects. Rennhack was killed by a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June.
With congestion pricing paused, LIRR accessibility improvements are now on hold
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused. Disability advocates are saying it's time for the MTA to rethink its priorities. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Viral ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ rakes in $30K for New York City appearances
Viral sensation “Hawk Tuah Girl,” Hailey Welch, is raking in some serious dough in Big Apple, we hear. We hear Welch has booked an appearance at the iconic Memory Motel’s pop-up in New York — along with two other area spots — for more than $30,000.
Josh Hart shares bold opinion on theoretical Knicks series vs Boston Celtics in 2024 playoffs
Josh Hart believes the NY Knicks would've forced a six or seven-game series in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics during the 2024 NBA Playoffs had his team escaped the Eastern Conference Semifinals. "I feel like if we were healthy and we got to play Boston, that probably...
Game Chat: Mets vs. Pirates, 6:40 p.m.
RHP Luis Severino (5-2, 3.24) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (4-0, 2.06) The Mets look to rebound after a disappointing finish to their four-game series against the Washington Nationals in D.C. After taking the first two games in extra innings, the Mets struggled to close the deal after blowing a five-run lead on Wednesday and failing to score at all on Thursday.
Aaron Boone’s pathetic Trent Grisham defense is final indictment of modern Yankees
For the majority of their history, but more specifically the 1990s and early 2000s, the Yankees' calling card was that they would always be crisp at the margins, efficiently outworking their opponents until they were worn down and ready to surrender. 3-2 games became 8-2. Tight contests became Mariano Rivera's canvasses. The Red Sox, especially in the late '90s and beginning of the next decade, were hustle-fueled, but ragged. Sure, they would overcome the Yankees occasionally, but when important games arrived, New York would always be better prepared.
TV Ratings: NBC’s Fourth of July Fireworks Hit Three-Year High
NBC got a strong tune-in for its annual Independence Day fireworks special. Patrick Bertoletti Wins Nathan's Annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular brought in 7.6 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, the best multi-platform showing for the special in three years. It improved slightly (by 2 percent) on last year’s all-in number. (The 7.6 million figure includes both the live, two-hour special and a one-hour replay on NBC Thursday and Peacock’s simulcast of the live special.) A breakdown of the audience between NBC and Peacock wasn’t immediately available. In 2023, the Fireworks Spectacular...
Sonja Morgan Officially Moves Out of Her New York City Townhouse: ‘End of an Era’
It’s the end of an era for Sonja Morgan after she officially moved out of her beloved New York City townhouse. “Reflecting on the wonderful memories created in our cherished townhouse — from raising my daughter to hosting unforgettable dinner parties and of course filming iconic Real Housewives scenes,” Morgan, 60, wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 5. “This stately brownstone has been a cornerstone of me and [my] family’s life, a beautiful sanctuary filled with laughter and love 💕.”
A Yankees-Reds trade for Jonathan India to solve all of Aaron Boone’s problems
The New York Yankees' recent struggles continued in a big way, as they were swept on their home field by the Cincinnati Reds. They're still sitting comfortably in a postseason spot as of now, but the weaknesses on this team are very clear. Adding at least one reliever feels like...
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