The July 4 fireworks at Jones Beach have been canceled for a second year because of public safety concerns. The state Office of Parks, recreation and Historic Preservation says it’s lost so many officers to other agencies and retirements that it cannot safely hold the event. The display had been an annual event for 15 [...]
No July 4th fireworks at Jones Beach
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NYC fireworks amnesty day nets 1,735 explosives
Authorities are declaring success following New York City’s pre-holiday fireworks amnesty day. Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes said Monday that the safety program netted 1,735 explosives . New Yorkers were invited to turn in illegal fireworks on Saturday at the 62nd Precinct. The NYPD did not ask for names, or explanations. No charges were [...]
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Few gov’ts sponsor fireworks
More than 60 of Grucci Fireworks’ 84 July 4 shows are private with fewer than 20 publicly sponsored, down from nearly 80 percent over a decade ago.
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Sky’s really the limit
Big fireworks displays are being financed overseas.
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Tim Bishop embroiled in campaign solicitation row
Questions are being raised over whether New York Congressman Timothy Bishop violated ethics rules, or laws, in helping get fireworks permits for a Southampton bar mitzvah. The donor later gave the Long Island Democrat’s campaign $5,000. Bishop has since donated the $5,000 to three veterans’ organizations “out of an abundance of caution.” Republican Randy Altschuler‘s [...]
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Dolans cancel July 4 fireworks outside NY mansion
The announcement by the Dolan family on Thursday comes a year after a fatal boat accident involving spectators at the annual celebration.
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He just gets a bang out of Brookhaven
Felix Grucci is a member of the Brookhaven IDA board.
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A new Grucci fireworks show
Over the years, dozens of producers have approached the Gruccis about documenting the family business in a reality-TV format.
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NYC Fourth of July: ‘It Begins with a Spark’
A happy face with a wink exploding over New York City as part of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2013 — the nation's biggest display.
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Ethics Committee will continue Bishop case probe
In Bishop's case, an OCE report concluded there was reason to believe he "sought a campaign contribution because of or in connection with an official act."
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Grucci shatters fireworks world record in Dubai
Long Island-based Fireworks By Grucci staged a world-record breaking fireworks display on New Year’s Eve on behalf of the Dubai government.
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Astoria sponsoring Jones Beach fireworks
Name continuing even after NYCB acquires
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He just gets a bang out of Brookhaven
Felix Grucci is a member of the Brookhaven IDA board.
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A new Grucci fireworks show
Over the years, dozens of producers have approached the Gruccis about documenting the family business in a reality-TV format.
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NYC Fourth of July: ‘It Begins with a Spark’
A happy face with a wink exploding over New York City as part of Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks 2013 — the nation's biggest display.
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Ethics Committee will continue Bishop case probe
In Bishop's case, an OCE report concluded there was reason to believe he "sought a campaign contribution because of or in connection with an official act."
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Grucci shatters fireworks world record in Dubai
Long Island-based Fireworks By Grucci staged a world-record breaking fireworks display on New Year’s Eve on behalf of the Dubai government.
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Astoria sponsoring Jones Beach fireworks
Name continuing even after NYCB acquires
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Sterling National Bank to sponsor Jones Beach July 4 fireworks
Sterling National Bank will continue as lead sponsor of the July 4th Fireworks at Jones Beach, extending the longtime support of Astoria Bank, which merged with Sterling in 2017.
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