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Despite the heat, NYC residents are celebrating the Fourth of July

WBUR

Published July 3, 2026 at 8:57 AM PDT

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Fireworks. Tall ships. A hotdog eating contest. New York City will host it all, with temperatures forecast at near 100 degrees.

Steve Kastenbaum reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Despite the heat, NYC residents are celebrating the Fourth of July

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