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July 6, 2023

Yusef Salaam, exonerated member of the 'Central Park Five,' wins Democratic primary for seat on NYC council

An exonerated member of the "Central Park Five," Yusef Salaam, has won the Democratic primary for a seat on the New York City council. He is expected to win in the general election.

July 5, 2023

New York man gets 20 years to life for 2022 fatal stabbing of Long Island woman on New Year’s Day

A Long Island, New York woman's killer who stabbed her on Jan. 1, 2022, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty nearly two months earlier.

July 5, 2023

Joey Chestnut says he's 'terrorizing some toilets' after hot dog eating contest, eyes more world records

Joey Chestnut won his 16th hot dog eating contest in the last 17 years by eating 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes on the Fourth of July. The day after, though, isn't pleasant.

July 5, 2023

New York City shootings leave at least 2 dead, multiple wounded

At least two people were killed and multiple others wounded after a string of shootings erupted across New York City overnight, according to police.

July 4, 2023

New York beachgoers bitten by sharks on Fourth of July weekend

Two men were reportedly attacked by sharks off the coast of Long Island, New York, on the Fourth of July, according to authorities. Both victims are expected to survive.

July 4, 2023

Joey Chestnut wins men's hot dog eating contest after weather delay

Joey Chestnut is the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest winner once again with 62 hot dogs. The contest was delayed a bit because of bad weather.

July 4, 2023

Joey Chestnut believes protester at last year's contest cost him 5 hot dogs, MLE president says

Major League Eating president Rich Shea told ESPN that Joey Chestnut believes last year's incident with an animal rights protester cost him five hot dogs.

July 3, 2023

New York teenager bitten by shark while surfing off Fire Island

Police in Suffolk County, New York, responded to a shark attack at Kismet Beach on Monday evening after a teenage surfer was bit on the foot.

July 3, 2023

New York family feud turns violent with man stabbed after brawl: report

A man was stabbed in upstate New York over the weekend in a family altercation that devolved into a brawl, police said.

July 3, 2023

Teen airline passenger changes seat after 'plus-sized' travelers crowd her, gets grief for 'fatphobia'

A 19-year-old woman shared a story of being crowded between two "plus-sized" people on a flight — and revealed what occurred after she moved her seat. A New York psychologist weighed in.