New York City, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around NYC For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around NYC.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
- Upper West Side, NY
Miranda is an award-winning reporter with a Bachelor’s degree from New York University. Before joining Patch, she worked as the managing editor of BK Reader, and has bylines in other outlets all over NYC.
Email her at miranda.levingston@patch.com, tweet her at @MLevNews, or look for her at one of the city's many dog parks.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
2 Sickened By Legionnaires' Disease On The UES, Officials Say
Upper East Siders experiencing flu-like symptoms — such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing — should contact a healthcare provider.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
2 E-Bike Battery-Swapping Stations Green Lit By UES Board
E-bike battery swapping stations are electrified cabinets where e-bike riders can plug in dead batteries and pick up full ones.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper West Side|News|
Manhattanhenge is Back This Month: What It Is, How To Watch
The city's most photogenic astronomy event of the year is back this July.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper West Side|News|
Woman-Owned Brewery Talea Bringing All-Day Taproom To UWS
Talea focuses on lower-alcohol, fruit-forward beers with familiar flavor profiles.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
'The Longest Table' Plans Massive UES Potluck This July
Share a meal with your neighbors at a table the length of a city block.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
The Daredevil Lovers Who Scaled The Empire State Building Are From NJ
The stunt, which ended in a marriage proposal, was more than 1,453 feet in the air over Manhattan.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
$30.5M Earmarked For UES Improvements — Here's How It Will Be Used
The funding includes millions for Carl Schurz Park, the Met, local schools, libraries and neighborhood sanitation.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper West Side|News|
Ignore Alternate Side Parking? NYC Wants To Slap A Big Ugly Sticker On Your Car
Bright, highlighter-colored warning stickers will soon be donning the windows of cars that haven't been moved for street cleaning.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
2 Arrested For Climbing Empire State Building Antenna, Police Say
The Empire State Building is more than 1,453 feet tall.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upside Pizza To Open Slice And Soft Serve Shop On The UES
The popular local chain plans to open its long-awaited Upper East Side location with expanded seating and a family focus.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
San Babila Café Opens Second Upper East Side Location
The Milan-inspired bakery and café on Third Avenue will celebrate its grand opening this week.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
3-Alarm Fire Tears Through Building Near Penn Station, FDNY Says
Firefighters battled flames for more than four hours at a Seventh Avenue building under renovation. No serious injuries were reported.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
Heat Dome Brings 100+ Temps To NYC Ahead Of July 4th Weekend
Extreme heat warnings are in effect as temperatures near 100 and heat index values climb as high as 108 degrees.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper West Side|News|
$9.6M Townhouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on 3 real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
$11.5M Co-op Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Deals
Ink has dried on nine real estate deals over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Swastika Carved Onto Tesla On The Upper East Side, Police Say
"The swastika carved into a car on the Upper East Side is a despicable act of antisemitism," Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
32-Year-Old Man Killed In Manhattan Shooting, Police Say
An East Harlem man died after he was shot in the chest early Sunday morning, police said.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC's Free Outdoor Pools Open For The Season This Weekend
The city's 53 outdoor pools open June 27 and stay open through Sept. 13, with free sunscreen, youth lunches and swim programs.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Upper West Side|News|
New All-Day Restaurant Brings Authentic Georgian Cuisine To UWS
Married team opens a neighborhood spot serving Georgian classics, pastries and, soon, wine.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
