july 4th

Summer is on its way and so are those fun summer parties. One company is looking to crack down on your get-togethers this year.

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.

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.

This 4th of July along with checking out amazing fireworks, you want to check out some amazing parades in Central and Upstate New York. Where can you find them?

It's strange that the Empire State failed in virtually every phase of this study.