july 4th

Mother Nature provides the fireworks for the 4th of July with a penumbral lunar eclipse.

The new temporary Fireworks Enforcement Detail will be used to prevent illegal fireworks from being brought to New York from Pennsylvania.

With summer time in full swing in Central New York, you may be hosting a BBQ. Maybe, you're attending a cook out. What are the worst foods to serve at one?

Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol is reminding all Central New York residents on what fireworks are legal, and which are illegal. The sheriff tells The Rome Sentinel that some sparklers and other modest fireworks are legal over the July 4 period — most types of fireworks are still illegal...

Nearly all of the traditional firework displays in Utica and the surrounding area have been canceled in light of the coronavirus pandemic - but a (very) few are still going on. Here's where.

Nightly fireworks, lasting well into the evening, are disturbing the sleep of residents in and around Utica and Rome. Are these noisy fireworks even legal in New York?

July 4th fireworks are a big part of summer, and tend to draw big crowds. This year, that's part of the problem in light of COVID-19 - forcing many communities to reschedule their events.

With the 4th of July here, the Oneida County Sheriff's Department announced that it will be increasing patrols on the water.

Fort Stanwix of Rome is ready for the 4th of July. There are all sorts of activities scheduled for the day.

July 4th can be a tough holiday for pets. The loud noises are sometimes completely overwhelming. Fireworks can also pose a different threat to pets - as a NY pet owner discovered the hard way.