Things to do in New York City on 4th of July

Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year, meaning many people are taking a long weekend and hitting area beaches and boardwalks.
On Coney Island, some were already enjoying the sand and sun. But it's not all relaxing, as 11-time champion Joey Chestnut gets ready for the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Kemberly Richardson has more: 7ny.tv/2XpBo5j
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[@fiziwee386]

i missed the part 'things to do part'

[@doubleoseven273]

The guy from TX is wrong, needs to check out galveston.

[@JulieHighland]

Mr :58 second man. No boardwalks in Texas? You kidding me bro? I guess the dude can travel to NY, but ain’t been anywhere in the state of Texas.
Dude straight up ain’t Texan if he hasn’t been to the Galveston boardwalk or even San Antone boardwalks!

[@JulieHighland]

What’s worse is that he says he’s from San Antonio. Probably a transplant.