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San Jose man sets Coney Island hot dog record
San Jose's Joey Chestnut forced down a record 68 hot dogs to take his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, on Coney Island, NY.
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Pachyderms outdo humans in one-sided eating competition
Three American "competitive eaters" have taken on three Asian elephants in a hot-dog-bun-eating competition in New York.
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In NYC, biggest fireworks show in US lights up sky
Jennifer Stewart, of Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., and the national winner of the Statue of Liberty centennial look-alike contest, stands in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York, Saturday July 4, 2009.
Giving a reporter the tour of a half dozen of his Manhattan properties, Joseph Sitt stops in front of each, reeling off details on everything from their architecture to the history of their leases.
"In this contest it's wiener takes all," New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said at the official weigh-in for the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest.
Rivals to face off at NY hot dog eating match
There are many things that come to mind when thinking about the Fourth of July: freedom, fireworks and food.
Americans Get Early Start to July 4 Holiday
Fireworks explode over Washington July 4, 2008. Many Americans are getting an early start to the July 4 Independence Day holiday in the United States, with a day off of work to enjoy the long holiday weekend.
There's a common tactic that accompanies most development fights: packing a public hearing.
Humans Vs. Elephants in Coney Island Eating Contest
Step right up and watch as humans face off against elephants in a rare cross-species eating contest at Brooklyn's Coney Island! Three professional bipedal eaters are slated to compete on Friday morning against three circus elephants in a six-minute challenge to see who can ingest the most hot dog buns.
Coney Island Redevelopment Plan Up In Air
The City Council may not approve the Coney Island Redevelopment Plan. At Wednesday's public hearing, Council members had many questions and concerns.
NYC moves 4th of July fireworks location
Looking for ways to salute America on the Fourth of July? Check out these patriotic festivities in the city this weekend: 1. MACY'S FIREWORKS Sure, you could watch on TV, but you'd miss the live wow factor.
In Coney Island Fight, Recchia Backs Developer Joe Sitt Over Bloomberg
Dominic Recchia in spring 2008. For years now, the Bloomberg administration has been pushing a plan to redevelop Coney Island, trying to ensure its approval in the City Council amid resistance from the amusement district's main landowner, Joe Sitt.
PHOTO: Woman saves 5-legged dog from freak show
Calvin Owensby's phone rang off the hook Tuesday night after The Gazette reported that he planned to sell his five-legged Chihuahua, Precious, to a freak show in Coney Island, N.Y. Most of the callers berated him for his decision, he said, but one caller, Allyson Siegel, 45, of Charlotte, offered to buy Precious.
I frequently take the F-train to Coney Island to visit my friend Rose who recently had knee replacement surgery.
Photo slideshow: Staten Island Railway's cars undergo a makeover
Staten Island Railway riders can look forward to a better commuting experience. As part of an $11 million project, Staten Island Railway's cars are being renovated and repaired at the Coney Island Overhaul Shop.
Free outdoor screenings and all-night movie marathons, live Irish rock scores and director Q&As, classic gems and radical new pieces.
Customers rave about Jakea s Coney Island
Jake's Coney Island, 320 S. Kelly Ave., opened in March and customers already are salivating over its hot-dogs and homemade chili.
Preview: 2009 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Coney Island, New York -- In a Fourth of July tradition, twenty of the greatest competitive eaters in the world--along with tens of thousands of spectators--will gather at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, New York, for the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
PICS: Coney Island's Mermaid Parade
Colorful floats and mermaid costumes overwhelmed the streets of Coney Island as hundreds of people braved the rain on Saturday to witness the 26th annual Mermaid Parade .
Coney Island Rockabilly Festival - 2009 dates & lineup
The annual Coney Island Rockabilly Festival is taking place this year from September 4th to September 7th .
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