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1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone

Get ready, sports fans! JUMP TO: l l HOURS Fanatics Fest NYC kicks off on Friday through Sunday at the Javits Center, featuring photo ops, panels, podcasts, autographs and more. "Fanatics Fest NYC is the world’s largest arena for sports and collectibles that brings together die-hard enthusiasts, renowned athletes, and passionate collectors for an unparalleled celebration of all things sports, collectibles, and pop culture," the website said.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Stallone

The BriefFanatics Fest NYC kicks off on Friday through Sunday at the Javits Center. Dozens of guests will be in attendance, including sports legends such as Tom Brady and Derek Jeter. "Fanatics Fest NYC is the world’s largest arena for sports and collectibles that brings together die-hard enthusiasts, renowned athletes, and passionate collectors," the website said.

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone

New York City could see potentially severe weather on Thursday, including damaging winds, heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms, ahead of an expected heat wave next week. JUMP TO: l Warm temperatures and high humidity across the region will set the stage for thunderstorms set to fire this afternoon, threatening the evening commute and air travel with damaging wind gusts of 60 mph. "Watch out for scattered severe thunderstorms today," FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente said.

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone

Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. JUMP TO: | WHAT'S OPEN AND CLOSED? | | The holiday is in remembrance of when Union General Gordon Granger informed people in Texas that all previously enslaved people in the state were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Admission to all New York State Parks will be free on Juneteenth and several beaches are opening early for those looking to start summer a day early.

1 week ago | fox5ny.com | Michael Stallone

A wild stretch of weather is expected to engulf the New York City area in the coming days, bringing a mixed bag of heavy rain, thunderstorms and dangerous heat. JUMP TO: l First, the region on Thursday faces the threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and the possibility of an isolated tornado. Meanwhile, next week is expected to be dry, but a heat wave could bring along temperatures in the high-90s.