fireworks

With the July 4th holiday right around the corner, the Utica Police Department is reminding residents about what fireworks are lawfully permitted and not permitted.

July 4th should be a day enjoyed by people and pets. Follow these simple steps to ensure that everyone stays safe during the holiday: keep pets secure, keep children away from fireworks and use caution and eye protection when lighting fireworks.

There isn't a much better way to celebrate the 4th of July than watching a big display of fireworks. Here's where you can watch in CNY and surrounding areas.

The Village of Owego is hosting the annual Lights on the River Festival December 1 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Police say a Long Island man's fingers were amputated after fireworks exploded in his hands.

Police agencies all over the region report being very busy July 4 night and even into the early morning hours with nuisance fireworks complaints.

The owner of a Pennsylvania fireworks company says one worker has suffered a potentially life-threatening injury from an explosion.

If you bought your July 4th fireworks at a pop up tent in central New York, you may have to return them. Over 30,000 of the Red White & Blue Smoke Fireworks are being recalled.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

BARRINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a teen boy and young girl have been injured by shrapnel from homemade fireworks in upstate New York.