Melasia Harris, 25, told The Post she was at the Brooklyn beach to meet a pal who never showed up — so she stayed to celebrate the holiday with a group of strangers into the early morning.

A Brooklyn woman claims she was raped on Coney Island Beach as Fourth of July celebrations dwindled — and the NYPD confirms ...

A woman who says she was raped on a Coney Island beach alleges witnesses recorded videos instead of helping her.

Melasia Harris says a Fourth of July celebration turned into the unimaginable after she says she was raped. Police say they are investigating a report of a rape that happened around 3 a.m. Saturday.

CBS News New York does not generally identify sexual assault survivors, but Melasia Harris gave permission in hopes it leads to the suspect being caught. “Nobody helped.

Harris said at one point, a golf cart shined a light on them but then drove off. "I was just terrified, and I couldn't fight back" When she walked away to leave, she says the man followed her down ...

Harris said she headed to the boardwalk and beach late Friday night. “I got off of the bus at 11 p.m., missed the fireworks,” she said. “At this point, I’m making the most of my night.” ...