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Celebrating America's 250th
Celebrating America's 250th

Read News 12's stories about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Story image: Joey Chestnut captures Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest crown in Coney Island
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Joey Chestnut captures Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest crown in Coney Island

Joey Chestnut, the world's top-ranked competitive eater, reclaims the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title, downing 66 dogs. Miki Sudo wins the women’s crown with 38.75.

Story image: New York City celebrates America's 250 with these July 4 events

New York City celebrates America's 250 with these July 4 events

Story image: Daughters of the American Revolution honors patriots with marker at New Utrecht Cemetery
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Daughters of the American Revolution honors patriots with marker at New Utrecht Cemetery

Story image: Kingsbridge Historical Society, Riverdale Senior Services sew quilts in honor of America’s 250th
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Kingsbridge Historical Society, Riverdale Senior Services sew quilts in honor of America’s 250th

Story image: Down the Shore: New Jersey's Revolutionary War legacy
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Down the Shore: New Jersey's Revolutionary War legacy

A special episode of News 12's Down the Shore this weekend as Jim Murdoch and Syma Chowdhry spotlights New Jersey's role in the Revolutionary War as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.

Story image: The Sons of the American Revolution and the history of the Battle of Brooklyn
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The Sons of the American Revolution and the history of the Battle of Brooklyn