YONKERS - The City of Yonkers is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July festivities at the Yonkers waterfront park. This year's celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 4th and promises an evening full of family-friendly entertainment.

The festivities kick off at 7:00 p.m. with live music that is sure to get everyone on their feet. Attendees can expect a variety of genres, making it a night that will have something for everyone to enjoy.

The highlight of the evening will be the spectacular fireworks display, which is scheduled to start after 9:00 p.m. The fireworks will light up the sky over the Hudson River, providing a stunning backdrop for the celebration.

Yonkers residents and visitors alike are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to set up a comfortable spot to watch the show. Food vendors will also be on site, offering a range of delicious treats to satisfy any cravings.

The City of Yonkers is excited to once again host this annual event and looks forward to welcoming the community to celebrate Independence Day together. So mark your calendars and get ready for a night of music, food, and fireworks!

The St. Louis Cardinals have been struggling with their pitching, and it's time for the team's management to address the issue. The Cardinals' inability to develop and acquire quality starting pitchers has led to multiple seasons of disappointment and a gradual decline in postseason success. This year, the team's chances of making the playoffs are below 10%, and they are on track for their first losing season since 2007.

The lack of pitching support was evident in the recent game against the New York Yankees, where the Cardinals had to rely on pitchers with high ERAs and struggling prospects. Jack Flaherty, who was supposed to be the team's ace, hasn't been consistent enough to carry the pitching staff.

The Cardinals' owner, Bill DeWitt, needs to address this crisis by investing in premier pitching and demanding better results from the front office and coaching staff. It's time to make changes or risk further decline.

The team's fans are losing faith, and the Cardinals organization needs to act quickly to turn things around. Otherwise, they might continue to slide into irrelevance. It's time for the Cardinals to fix their pitching crisis and give their fans hope for a brighter future.

Former NBA star and current ESPN analyst Vince Carter could be leaving the network this summer as part of the ongoing downsizing efforts, according to sources. While Carter is not expected to be affected by the current round of layoffs at ESPN, his contract is set to expire in September and it is unlikely that he will be offered a new deal. ESPN is reportedly looking to part ways with on-air talents like Carter due to their high costs and limited on-air appearances. The network is undergoing a period of downsizing in order to meet financial targets and has already laid off several high-profile commentators. ESPN's focus is now on examining long-term talent contracts to determine which ones to renew and which ones to let expire. Carter, who joined ESPN in 2020, has primarily worked remotely and has not taken on a prominent role on studio shows. As ESPN continues to make cost-cutting decisions, it remains to be seen if Carter will remain with the network or seek opportunities elsewhere.

In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has made a decision that has reignited hope for Sweet Cakes by Melissa, the Gresham bakery at the center of a same-sex wedding cake dispute. The bakery closed its doors in 2016 after refusing to bake a cake for a lesbian couple, citing religious beliefs.

The Supreme Court's reversal comes after a recent ruling in favor of a Colorado bakery in a similar case. The court determined that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission had shown hostility towards the bakery owner's religious beliefs, thus violating his rights to free exercise of religion.

This new development has given hope to Aaron and Melissa Klein, the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa. While their original appeal was denied by the Oregon Supreme Court, they are now seeking a fresh opportunity to argue their case in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling.

The Kleins have long argued that their refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding was not discriminatory but rather an exercise of their religious freedom. They maintain that they are willing to serve anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, but their religious beliefs prevent them from participating in events that contradict their faith.

As the case heads back to the Oregon Supreme Court, the outcome remains uncertain. Will the court have a change of heart and give the Gresham bakery a second chance to make their case? Only time will tell.