fireworks

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.

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

The late night fireworks being shot off all over Central New York have led to the death of a beloved dog in Rome.

New York State Police arrested several people on Interstate 81 for having thousands of dollars worth of illegal fireworks, in two separate incidents.

The show is planned with a "high aerial" display so the fireworks can be seen from surrounding areas.

While you and I may love lighting off and watching all the biggest fireworks on the Fourth of July, that isn't the case for every member of our families.

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.

The Bills are 3-0 to start the 2019 NFL season. Many fans are celebrating. However, one fan celebrated a little too hard with fireworks.

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.