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    City Announces Illegal Fireworks Task Force and July 4th Fireworks Celebrations

    Fireworks  •  Citywide

    This year’s Macy’s Fireworks display will not be the traditional extended show over the East River as seen here. Instead, the City is planning on several smaller unannounced displays to discourage large crowds from gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Credit: Diana Robinson/Mayoral Photography Office

    The Macy’s Fireworks announcement comes on the same day as the creation of an illegal fireworks task force. On June 23, 2020, Mayor de Blasio established a task force to investigate illegal fireworks sales following a large increase in complaints about the increase of illegal firework use across the City. All types of consumer fireworks are prohibited in New York City.  (read more…)

    Tags : COVID-19, FDNY, Fireworks, Fourth of July, illegal fireworks, July 4th, NYPD
    Date:06/26/2020
    Category : Mayor
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    How to Enjoy Fireworks in NYC Legally this Summer

    Fireworks  •  Citywide

    Sparklers are prohibited in NYC. Image credit: Maxpixel.

    All types of fireworks are illegal throughout New York City and any person who violates the law could be subject to fines and/or jail time. There is something special when a firework is lit and sent into the sky, exploding with a beautiful array of colors. Each firework is unpredictable. The noise can be too much to bear for some, but for others it is like you are a kid again when you see fireworks light up the sky in unimaginable ways. (read more…)

    Tags : Fireworks, Fourth of July, Sparklers, summer
    Date:06/21/2018
    Category : Department of Labor, FDNY
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