In this edition of 'Eyewitness News Extra Time,' we have the latest details on New York City's preparations ahead of the Fourth of July festivities.
The NYPD is ramming up security ahead for Macy's Fourth of July fireworks and other holiday celebrations.
Police say there are no credible threats against the city of the fireworks display, but the NYPD says it will remain vigilant. It plans to deploy 120 blocker cars, 26 sand trucks and 50 concrete barriers to prevent vehicles from going down closed streets and bridges. Police will also have access to 115 cameras.
Acting NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban says public safety is a shared responsibility. The NYPD says anyone entering a frozen zone will be screened and their bags will be checked.The countdown is also on to the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The turbo-charged chow down happens on Tuesday. On Monday, the contestants stepped on the scales for the pre-contest weigh-in at Hudson Yards. Miki Sudo, an eight-time champion, has eaten a personal best 48.
Joey Chestnut has won the contest 15 times, the most in history. He currently holds the world record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.The long holiday weekend has been plagued by gun violence in New York City, and police say they have never seen so many cases involving kids. The Bronx in particular was a hot spot.Officials are using a holiday weekend tragedy to warn others about the dangers at the beach this summer.
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