Fourth of July celebrations across the New York City area marked 250 years since our nation's founding.

The U.S. Navy's world-renowned Blue Angels are headlining the Air Show at Jones Beach on Sunday and Monday, and CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock got an exclusive opportunity to fly along with them.

Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.

#Breaking: The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks will start earlier than scheduled due to incoming weather, NYC officials say.

Stormy weather could disrupt some Fourth of July fireworks displays in the New York area on Saturday.

Reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo defended their titles Saturday as the annual event returned to Coney Island.

Many spent the Fourth of July at Jones Beach on Long Island for some fun in the sun and sand.

The #Yankees lost for the eighth time in nine games and allowed six homers for the first time since Aug. 15, 2019 against Cleveland.

Many communities in New Jersey are cleaning up this July 4th after storms ripped through the Tri-State last night. This is video from Westfield, where James Finnegan caught a tree snapping in half. More storms are on the way - read more about timing >> https://cbsloc.al/4y5JO4m 

While skies will be mostly sunny for most of the day, the severe thunderstorm threat returns by the late afternoon and evening hours. >> https://cbsloc.al/4y5JO4m 

Joey Chestnut defended his title and relished a victory at the annual event. Here's how many hot dogs he ate: https://cbsloc.al/4y3kU5p 

Miki Sudo won the pink belt for the 12th time. She ate 38 and 3/4 hot dogs and buns. Her record is 51. >> https://cbsloc.al/4y3kU5p 

The biggest Fourth of July celebration in New York City history is underway with 40 ships from the U.S and around the world setting sail. Watch live:

Are you going to see the fireworks? Here's what you need to know:

New York City celebrated America 250 with a Times Square ball drop Friday night.

A spectacular parade of ships will set sail up the Hudson River on Saturday morning. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has a preview of the ships from around the world.

Quick-moving storms caused damage across New York and New Jersey on Friday evening.

Power problems continued across New York City on Friday night, leaving many customers in the dark in the middle of a heatwave.

It's official – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. The couple celebrated their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

Rice's 24th homer helped the #Yankees win the fourth time in 15 games and beat the Twins for the 12th time in the last 14 meetings.

A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.

Times Square is hosting eight ball drops to celebrate Independence Day, with each occurring at midnight in every American time zone, including U.S. territories. https://cbsloc.al/4vKOECA 

America's 250th birthday is very personal for one New Yorker. A lifelong quest for his family lineage revealed his bloodline runs through our nation's founding.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist. https://cbsloc.al/4glqHwW 

An immersive and intimate exhibition takes us through life in New York City under British occupation during the American Revolution.

The Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is Saturday, but Friday, the top dogs hit the scales for the ceremonial weigh-in. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to the competitive eaters.

Dozens of cases of an intestinal disease called cyclosporiasis have been reported across New York, the CDC says.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding was believed to be taking place at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

While the speech made clear he is grateful he came to the U.S., it was also long of criticism of what he feels is wrong in the America of President Trump - all without mentioning the president by name. Marcia Kramer reports. https://cbsloc.al/4vbx6i2 

Even when power is restored the advisory will remain in place until testing shows the water quality has returned to acceptable levels.

A shark bit a swimmer in the leg Friday at Jones Beach. Officials said the man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. https://cbsloc.al/4vhHSDr 

They call it the International Naval Review – a parade of naval and tall ships you only get a chance to see a few times in your life. As we look forward to Saturday's event, CBS News New York's Dick Brennan takes a look back.

A string of injuries on the Coney Island boardwalk has spurred calls for swift repairs, while a $1 billion overhaul is years away. https://cbsloc.al/4eXW3HF 

"The irony is that the story of America has so often been written by those who were told by others with power and influence and wealth that they were anything but exceptional," Mamdani said. https://cbsloc.al/4vbx6i2

"If you're swimming, or you're in the water, there's a chance that you could swallow water, you could get contaminated water in your eyes or your nose," said Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. https://cbsloc.al/44eSO9R 

A beachgoer suffered a minor shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches. https://cbsloc.al/4vhHSDr 

"I'm hungry, and I'm going to dominate," Chestnut said at the weigh-in. Read more >> https://cbsloc.al/4wnVopW 

The Sail4th 250 parade of Class B tall ships is heading down the East River in New York City – watch live. https://cbsloc.al/4vc2Pj5 

The mayor is surrounded by recently naturalized citizens. Mamdani himself is also a naturalized citizen, and the topic is important to him personally. Watch:

The celebration of America's 250th birthday in New York City's Times Square is taking a page out of the New Year's Eve playbook. Here's when the first one is:

Thursday was the hottest day of the year, and the dangerous conditions put a stress on Con Edison's power grid. Thousands of customers in New York City lost power, and some had their power reduced to conserve energy.

Street restrictions around Madison Square Garden began Thursday night ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday.

A modern dance company known for blending acrobatics, contortion and athletic storytelling is back in New York City.

Ronald Rinaldi II, an educator from New Jersey, says his annual reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware River is part of a promise to pass history on to the next generation. https://cbsloc.al/3RjYXP7 

From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.

In the late 2000s, New York City spent $20 million to transform the West Harlem waterfront. The once-neglected piers were rebuilt with a ferry landing, but the boats never came.

The city DCWP said the website profited from the listings while consumers reported junk fees, bait-and-switch pricing, damaged vehicles and stolen property.

A Brooklyn woman bought a rolodex at an estate sale, and it's given her a whole new perspective on the city. At least 100,000 people on social media are following her journey as she delves into the treasure trove of businesses.

Six people were hospitalized after a firefighting vehicle crashed into a home in West Haverstraw, New York. https://cbsloc.al/4vaqJvu 

Tall ships and navy vessels are sailing into New York to take part in Sail4th 250, a historic celebration for the Fourth of July.