Sharks spotted near beachgoers in NYC waters on Fourth of July prompted temporary beach closures in Queens, with officials using drones to monitor shark activity.

Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and lifeguards to monitor and protect beachgoers.

The heat index, which accounts for humidity, is forecast to reach 100 degrees midday. “This is dangerous, potentially deadly heat,” NYC Emergency Management said in a statement.

Pools, cooling centers and tips for coping as temps hits the high 90s and make it feel even hotter.

Delivery riders in NYC, many of whom are immigrants working long shifts in all weather conditions, overwhelmingly use e-bikes to cover more ground, more quickly.

"But thanks to drone tech, lifeguards, and the dedicated professionals at NYC Emergency Management, we're keeping everyone safe as they enjoy the holiday." Beach 30th Street was closed for an hour.

Officials with NYC Emergency Management, in coordination with lifeguards on the ground, were able to monitor the sharks’ using drones before lifting an hour-long closure at Beach 30 th Street.

With NYC primary early voting results for mayor in, Zohran Mamdani leads Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the Democratic nomination.

When do NYC pools open? Not in time for this heat wave, but soon. Find one near you here.

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and other candidates in NYC mayoral election sought Hasidic endorsements with Yiddish ads, antisemitism plans.

But thanks to drone tech, lifeguards, and the dedicated professionals at NYC Emergency Management, we’re keeping everyone safe as they enjoy the holiday,” Daughtry posted online.