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Flying Cockroaches: See The Gross Things Heat Does To NYC's Bugs

Insects love hot weather.

NYC 4th Of July Fireworks To Draw Tight Security, Massive Crowds

About 2 million people gathered to watch the show last year, police officials said.

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End Family Separation Protests In NYC: What You Need To Know

Here's a rundown of the anti-family separation protests happening in your area.

Watch: The Nastiest Flower On Earth Is Blooming In The Bronx

The "Corpse Flower" gives off a scent of death.

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City Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year

A Manhattan man was the first confirmed human case of the virus this year, the city's Health Department confirmed.

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