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What fireworks are legal and illegal in New York state? As the summer season and July 4th holiday approaches, here's the 411 on what fireworks you're allowed to buy and use in Oneida and surrounding counties.

Utica and Rome are among the many cities, towns and villages across New York state that won't have 4th of July fireworks for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic. But there are some places where the show will go on in 2021.

According to "This is Hamilton, NY" on Facebook, the parade will be taking place on July 3 starting around 1PM.

Despite all the positive COVID-19 related news in the last week regarding a return to some kind of 'normalcy' when it comes to the vaccinated going maskless and regaining social freedoms, one announcement on Tuesday reminded us we're still in a pandemic.

One of the biggest complaints in communities across the state this year has been the use of illegal fireworks at all hours of the night. Ahead of the holiday weekend State Police announced a crackdown on illegal fireworks and the results are in.

Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol is reminding local residents about the types of fireworks that are legal in New York following a recent traffic stop where deputies seized a stash of illegal ones, along with a rash of complaints from area residents.

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..…

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.