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New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sail4th 250 kicks off — here's what's in store for America's 2026 semiquincentennial bash in NYC
New York is celebrating America's 250th birthday all year long. Sail4th 250 organizers officially launched the blockbuster celebration on Wednesday — offering New Yorkers a glimpse of what's to come for America's 2026 semiquincentennial party. The six-day, once-in-a-lifetime event will feature more than 30 tall ships from international militaries, a spectacular Blue Angels flight show, displays of rare historical documents and more — and is expected to generate a record-breaking $2.85 billion revenue windfall for the Big Apple. Advertisement 5 More than 30 international tall ships will sail into the New York Harbor for next year's celebration. Photo Courtesy of OpSail 2000 'We're bringing the world's greatest fleet of tall ships to the port of New York and New Jersey as we celebrate America's 250th birthday,' Chris O'Brien, president of Sail4th 250, announced at a press conference aboard the iconic World War II-era Intrepid aircraft carrier. 'I like to call this beautiful harbor — and there's no harbor like it — America's home port. On July 4, 2026, this port will serve as the world's home port as we bring so many nations together to mark this milestone of America's 250th.' Advertisement Sail4th event will span July 3 through 8 across the Big Apple, with each day packed to the brim with events, tours, shows and more that center on the historic milestone. The most impressive display will fittingly take place on July 4, and will involve an impressive flotilla of at least 30 Class A Tall Ships and 40 gray hull vessels — making for the largest parade of vessels to ever sail into the Port of New York and New Jersey. 5 'On July 4th, 2026, this port will serve as the world's home port,' Sail4th 250 President Chris O'Brien said at a press conference Wednesday. Robert Miller The ships, each a military training vessel from another country, will ceremoniously voyage into the harbor from beneath the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before landing in ports on Staten Island, in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Advertisement A 'senior government official' will be aboard the incredible parade — but planners wouldn't budge on naming the guest of honor. 'The vision to bring tall ships from across the globe to New York in 2026 is not only a powerful tribute to the city's maritime heritage, but a profound symbol of international friendship, unity and shared values,' explained Ken Fisher, the co-chairman of the Intrepid Museum. 5 The flotilla will mark the largest ever sail into the Port of New York and New Jersey — even more than sailed during a similar event in 1976. Photo Courtesy of OpSail 2000 The ships will open their doors to the public in the following days, allowing visitors to explore the decks and meet with military cadets from around the world. Advertisement The tall ships won't be the only impressive vessels on display — Cunard's Queen Mary 2, the world's only ocean liner, will be docked in the Harbor for the occasion. There will be plenty of shows in the sky as well, including the Navy's Blue Angels, which are moving their annual free shows from the shores of Jones Beach on Long Island to the Big Apple for the big birthday bash. 5 A color guard salutes aboard the Intrepid. Robert Miller Museum officials will also have hundreds of rare, historical documents on display, including 18th-century copies of the Declaration of Independence, Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech and more. But the party isn't just about the past. On July 6, the city is throwing a 'Homecoming of Heroes' ticker-tape parade in honor of post-9/11 combat veterans and first responders. Sail4th week will also coincide with the New York/New Jersey-hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup and Fleet Week, which was moved from its traditional Memorial Day Weekend slot for the momentous occasion. 5 'The vision to bring tall ships from across the globe to New York in 2026 is not only a powerful tribute to the city's maritime heritage, but a profound symbol of international friendship, unity and shared values,' explained Ken Fisher, co-chairman of the Intrepid Museum. Robert Miller The overwhelming celebrations are expected to draw in more than 8 million visitors to the Big Apple — and generate a record-breaking $2.85 billion in economic activity. Advertisement 'We are excited that once again, New York City will be on the world stage, providing a platform for unforgettable events that reinforce New York City as the anchor of America's 250 celebration across the country,' said Julie Coker, president and CEO of the city's Tourism + Conventions. The Post is one of the bash's sponsors.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
MUST SEE: Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Video Credit: @Corso52 via Storyful In the must-see video above, a Mexican Navy tall ship carrying more than 200 crew members crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 17. This video, taken by X user @Corso52, shows the moment the towering 147-foot masts on the vessel collide with the famous bridge. People enjoying their evening on the Brooklyn side of the East River can be seen running from the boat, and screams can be heard from the crowd witnessing the incident. The Mexican Navy released a statement confirming the Cuauhtémoc sailboat crashed into the bridge during a sailing maneuver, causing damage to the training ship. 'The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support,' the translated statement said. The Mexican tall ship arrived in Manhattan on Tuesday, according to reports, as a preview to the 2026 Sail4th event celebrating America's 250th birthday. The Cuauhtémoc training ship reportedly carried 277 crew members. Earlier this week, crew members were seen mounted on the 147-foot sail masts dressed in their uniforms as the ship arrived in New York Harbor. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Mint
18-05-2025
- General
- Mint
New York bridge crash: Mexican navy tall ship lost power before collision with Brooklyn Bridge, say cops
The Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc, which held a crew of 277 largely made up of cadets, appeared to have lost control on Saturday night and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, reported the New York Post. According to the report, which quoted New York Police Department (NYPD), the Mexican navy tall ship apparently lost power shortly before the collision. The report added that the ship went backwards into the bridge and slammed its towering masts into the roadbed at about 8:30 pm (local time). When the ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, two sailors were on top of one of the 147-foot masts. According to fire officials, two people were killed and 17 injured. Meanwhile, officials have not released the names of the two crew members who died. As per the details, as quoted by NYP, the majestic Cuauhtémoc was sailing out of New York on its way to Iceland. After the ship crashed, numerous crew members dangled for their lives from the sails. The Maximum clearance for the bridge is 135 feet. However, a collision sheared off the ship's 147-foot masts. Built in Spain in 1982 to train cadets, the ship was in New York City as part of a promotion for next year's Sail4th tall ship event, which celebrates America's 250th birthday. After the incident, the Mexican navy released a statement. It said, as NYP quoted, "During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being." "The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support. The Navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy,' they added. With several videos of the crash emerging on social media, one of the witness Elijah West said, as quoted by NYP, 'The boat was coming under the bridge, and there were sailors on top of the boat, the sails hit the bridge and then people were falling off of the boat sails." 'It was crazy. We were standing under the bridge and we all started running. Then I saw people hanging from the sails. Police boats came around fast — about five minutes," she added. Following the crash, several onlookers stood by the shore with cameras and filmed the ship's departure from numerous angles. 'We were scared — a lot of people were screaming, a lot of people were crying,' NYP quoted Romero who witnessed the ship's crash with her sister from Pier 17. 'We were celebrating and we were saying goodbye and singing. We were all joyful, and they departed. And then they reached the Brooklyn Bridge," he added.
New York Post
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum mourns death of 2 Mexican Navy crew members after tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mourned the deaths of two crew members who were on the Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night. 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident in New York Harbor,' Sheinbaum wrote on X. 'Our sympathy and support go out to their families.' Sheinbaum, who was elected Mexico's first female president last June, said that at least 17 people who were wounded during the collision were being treated by the Mexican Navy and received assistance from NYC officials. 5 The damaged Mexican Navy tall ship, the Cuauhtémoc, sits in the East River after crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025. Getty Images Tragedy struck when the majestic Cuauhtémoc — a training ship which has a crew of 277, mostly cadets — collided with the 141-year-old bridge at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The ship's 147-foot masts crashed into the road of the bridge as horrified witnesses looked on. Two crew members who were on the masts plummeted to the ship's deck during the collision and were pronounced dead at local hospitals, CNN reported, citing sources. The identities of the two fatal victims were not released Saturday night. The Navy has been in contact with the victim's families, according to Mexican outlet Excelsior. 5 Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at a ceremony in Santa Lucia Air Base near Mexico City on April 22, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Sheinbaum praised the local leaders in New York for their quick response to the deadly crash. 'I thank New York Mayor Eric Adams for all the support he has provided to our fellow citizens. We are monitoring the situation, and the Navy will continue to provide updates,' she said. Hizzoner thanked emergency personnel who rushed to the scene to help the injured 'We are praying for everyone on board and their families and are grateful to our first responders who quickly jumped into action, ensuring this accident wasn't much worse,' he wrote on X. 5 A tug boat assists the Cuauhtémoc to dock at Pier 35 after the crash. AP Adams confirmed the Brooklyn Bridge did not sustain any damage and was reopened to the public late Saturday. First responders scoured the waters following reports that crew members had fallen in, but sources later said no one had. The mutilated ship is currently idle in the water while emergency responders work at Pier 16 to care for the wounded. It's expected to be moved to Pier 36, sources told The Post. 5 Crew members dangle from the broken masts of the training ship after the collision. PORTER BINKS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 5 NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives at Pier 16 to give an update to the press following the deadly crash. James Keivom The vessel, built in Spain in 1982 with the sole purpose of training cadets, was in New York City as part of a promotion for next year's Sail4th tall ship event, which celebrates America's 250th birthday. The stop is just the third in the vessel's eight-month voyage around the globe, which offers the Mexican cadets the opportunity to flex their sailing muscles in environments like Jamaica, Iceland, Portugal and more.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spectacular scene as Mexican tall ship docks in NYC, giving sneak peek of blockbuster Sail4th celebration of America's 250th
Sea-nic views abounded onboard and off. A Mexican navy tall ship carrying 277 crewmembers ceremonially soared into lower Manhattan Tuesday — giving New Yorkers a taste of what to expect at next year's blockbuster Sail4th event celebrating America's 250th birthday. Dozens of naval cadets stood stoically aboard the Cuauhtémoc's towering 147-foot mast, while others dressed in cultural Mexican garb awaited nearby, and three long horns sounded as the boat sailed through New York Harbor as a signal of goodwill between Mexico and the US — even amid the ongoing tariff drama. The vessel, built in Spain in 1982 with the sole purpose of training cadets, is expected to be one of 30 Class A International Tall Ships that will parade through the Harbor on July 4, 2026 — in an impressive processional that will also include scores of smaller vessels, a dramatic military flyover and a fireworks finale. 'The visual will be unbelievable, and the events are going to be magical,' said Capt. Andrew McGovern, a board member for Sail4th, adding that 'cultural exchanges' will be a main focus of the blockbuster event. 'This will have a lasting legacy and open people's eyes. This is what we were built on and founded on.' The Post was offered an exclusive trip onto the Cuauhtémoc as it sailed below the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and into Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport. The stop is just the third in the vessel's eight-month voyage around the globe, which offers the Mexican cadets the opportunity to flex their sailing muscles in environments like Jamaica, Iceland, Portugal and more. This year's class boasts 175 cadets, the largest class the nation's navy has seen yet. 'The classes are getting bigger and bigger. We just keep getting more and more people!' said Lt. Sg. Hugo Calvario, the ship's orthopedic surgeon. 'We had to leave almost 40% of the crew to take on more cadets,' he continued, meaning the trainees have to pick up the slack and take on more responsibilities. The Post watched as they skillfully climbed the dauntingly high ropes and stretched across the towers of the ship's three masts to conduct what in English is known as 'manning the yards' — a universal sign of respect that is done every time a ship enters a port. The cadets stood with open arms for around 15 minutes until they were called back down to help prepare the vessel for docking, but officials guessed that next year's class might have to stand on the towering masts for up to two hours as the parade makes its way through the harbor. For the occasion, several cadets traded in their striped uniforms for traditional dress in the styles of Mariachis, Charreria and China Poblana, as well as Traje tipico veracruzano and Traje tipico jalisco, as a form of celebrating their heritage upon entering another nation's soil. Who does what changes every day, Calvario explained. Upon docking in lower Manhattan, a crowd of Mexican Americans waved flags and cheered in welcome before Mexican Ambassador to the US Esteban Moctezuma Barragán boarded the Cuauhtémoc for a brief ceremony conducted in Spanish. The spectacle happens more than the average New Yorker might know, with varying countries taking their turns docking and enjoying a few days on US soil throughout the year as a display of pride and international goodwill. That goodwill will culminate at next year's Sail4th event, which will span July 3 to the 8 in the Big Apple — and will coincide with the World Cup and Fleet Week, which was moved for the momentous occasion. The Post is one of the bash's sponsors.
