We look forward to welcoming New Yorkers and visitors to the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships and the International Naval Review.
For viewing along the waterfront, please enter Hudson River Park through one of the six designated public access points shown below.
Today marks 250 years since a small group of newspaper editors, farmers, and soldiers signed a document declaring our nation’s independence — a truth that feels self-evident now but was revolutionary then.
What a privilege us Americans have, to live in a nation that every one of its inhabitants can shape. What an honor us New Yorkers have, to look out over our city’s waters from the shores where so many Americans bravely entered their country for the first time.
Today and all days, let us remember that patriotism is not pretending our nation is without flaws. Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent — because loving our country means fighting for the best version of it.
Happy Fourth of July, New York City.
The most moving part of Pope Leo XIV’s visit today to Lampedusa, was him meeting Leo, a migrant child who arrived in Lampedusa 10 years ago.
The boy gave the Pope a World Cup soccer ball and a letter, saying:
“Dear Pope, I'm super excited to meet you! 10 years ago my story began here in Lampedusa. I was alone and had lost everything, especially my mom. They say I stopped crying only when they gave me a paper ball, from that day the ball stayed in my heart and I never stopped playing. I really hope this ball I'm giving you now can reach another child and make him happy just like it did me. Thank you, Leo."
250 years after July 4, 1776, the successor of King George III pays taxes and publishes his returns. The successor of George Washington does not. https://t.co/CbIXDe8UQY
Pope Leo urged Americans to uphold the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, praising the country's long tradition of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to the United States https://t.co/zLPDluiCf1
Pope Leo XIV has urged Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants during a visit to Italy’s Lampedusa island, a key arrival point for people crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa https://t.co/fYnWCwLCfF
Powerful: instead of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Trump's America, Pope Leo XIV chose to stand at Lampedusa's Gate of Europe, the monument dedicated to those who rescue and welcome migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
The 1996-1999 Miami Heat were one of the great teams of the 1990s.
They had a Big 3 in Tim Hardaway, Alonzo Mourning and Jamal Mashburn, a GOAT coach in Pat Riley, and a historically great defense.
They simply ran into either bad luck, or the GOAT:
1996 - Lost to MJ and the single season GOAT team
1997 - Lost to MJ and a 69-win Bulls team
1998 - Mourning gets suspended after Larry Johnson baits him into a fight. Heat lose to the Knicks
1999 - Hardaway and Mashburn injured. Heat lose to to the Knicks.
REPORT: The Lakers are reportedly exploring ways to acquire P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford via trade. Nothing is imminent yet, but it’s a situation worth monitoring. Per @espn