Joey Chestnut Returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.

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Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

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Don’t Let Shark Panic Spoil Your Fourth of July

Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, experts say.

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For Casino Operators, It’s Deadline Day

Applications to open a casino in the New York area are due today, and the state board will then choose the winners after public hearings.

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The Mamdani Earthquake

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning showing in the Democratic primary for mayor has reshaped the local political landscape.

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The Beaches Are Open in New York City. So Are the Lifeguard Chairs.

Beach season began Saturday with 280 lifeguards, well short of what the city needs, amid a yearslong staffing shortage. But more will come by summer’s peak.

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In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs

Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine, a hot dog-loving country.

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16-Year-Old Is Charged With Hate Crimes in Gang Assault on Black Teen

The suspect was part of a group that attacked a Black 16-year-old who was on his way to school at a subway station in Brooklyn, the police said.

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Man Charged in NYC Subway Burning Pleads Not Guilty and Says He Was Drunk

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, confronted with video of the immolation of Debrina Kawam, told detectives he was blackout drunk at the time. He pleaded not guilty to murder on Tuesday.

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Victim of Coney Island Subway Immolation Is Identified by the Police

Debrina Kawam of Toms River, N.J., was burned alive on Dec. 22 in a videotaped killing that shocked New York.

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