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

WBUR
Published July 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM CDT

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.

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