fireworks

As many people prepare to head to the Empire State Plaza to join WGNA for one of the Northeast's biggest fireworks displays, we wanted you to be aware of some other great fireworks offered on the Fourth of July in the Albany Area for 2012.

The New York State 4th of July fireworks presentation will be rocking tomorrow. We can't wait to see you and your families there.

The Albany area has a lot of places to watch fireworks for the 4th of July. If you’re wondering where you can go watch, look no more - we’ve complied a list for you. Nothing matches the enormous fireworks display at the Empire State Plaza but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some other awesome places to catch them! ...

A fireworks display in Scotland had a 'minor' technical glitch on Friday.  It was supposed to be a half-hour community event, but the company behind it messed up and launched $9,600 worth of fireworks in less than a minute.

This video is kind of a buzzkill but still awesome. The NYPD confiscated 5000 pounds of fireworks then had their bomb techs destroy them all at once. Check this out.     I wonder how many neighbors pooped their pants over that? lol...

This could only come from the mind of a teenager.  An adult would be too worried that their prized camera would get damaged, or that fireworks would hit someone's house and inspire a lawsuit.  But teenagers are "free thinkers", shall we say.   Here's an example:

It's hard to believe but this weekend, we celebrate our independence in this great country.

Since Tuesday June 22 is the first day of summer, most of us are thinking about barbecues, backyard parties, swimming, vacations, going to the fair and other outdoor activities. Maybe you'll go to one of the great fireworks displays for the Fourth of July.