Brooklyn girl, 6, dies after being swept away by current in Hamptons
A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn died in a suspected drowning when she was swept away by a strong current at a Southampton beach while on a family vacation. Kiara Paolasin was found unresponsive in the waters of the Great Peconic Bay after she went into the water just after 8 a.m. on Saturday, the Southampton Town Polic
Sloop Clearwater ejected from America250 parade after displaying banners supporting Indigenous rights, climate action
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater said its sailboat was ejected during the Sail4th 250 Parade of Ships.
Beyond Coney Island: Where are the best hot dogs in NYC?
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. It's the Fourth of July, and in honor of America's 250th, we now bring you a healthy guide to eating well on the holiday. Okay, no. Food writer Robert Sietsema joined us this week (with red, white, and...
Gravesend residents spend sweltering Fourth of July waiting for power restoration following storm damage
Residents on West 8th Street said the tree came down Friday night during the storm. The loud sound it produced had many saying it reminded them of Superstorm Sandy.
Woman’s throat fatally slashed in Queens home on Fourth of July: police
NEW YORK (PIX11)– A person is on the run after fatally slashing a woman’s throat inside a Queens home on the Fourth of July, police tell PIX11 News. Police received a 911 call at 3:27 p.m. for a report of a woman stabbed inside 104-36 128 Street. First responders found a 59-year-old female with a […]
The Final Family to Call Liberty Island Home
New York Harbor holds one of the nation's most recognizable landmarks, yet few visitors realize that Liberty Island once supported a small community of full-time residents. For decades, park staff and their families lived in modest housing steps from the Statue of Liberty, tending to the grounds and the monument long a
Severe weather leaves trail of damage in NJ, more expected for NYC’s July Fourth...
Lightning struck the spire of One World Trade Friday night during a freak storm. Meteorologists for the National Weather Service are urging people to take shelter in the lightning. [ more › ]
Crowds gather to watch tall ships parade past N.J. for America’s 250th birthday
Waterfront crowds watched the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history as more than 40 vessels paraded past New Jersey.
Severe storms leave downed trees, power outages throughout NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Clean up is underway after severe storms and powerful winds left behind a trail of destruction throughout New York and New Jersey on Friday night. Dozens of trees were uprooted throughout the tri-state, blocking roads and leaving behind damage in parks, photos from PIX11 journalists show.
July 4th fireworks guide 2026: List of local shows in NJ, CT, LI
NEW YORK - Happy 4th of July, and happy 250th anniversary to America!. In addition to the 50th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show in NYC, displays are also happening throughout New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut. Here's a list of some local shows in each region:. Fireworks shows...
