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Fireworks Show Prompts Some In Manhattan To Fear A Terrorist Attack

As revelers aboard the Intrepid enjoyed fireworks lighting up the sky above the Hudson River on Thursday night, blasts echoed through West Side neighborhoods, leaving many residents fearing the worst.

2013/04/26

Phantom Fireworks in Seabrook, NH said Tamerlan Tsarnaev bought two "Lock and Load'' reloadable mortar kits containing 24 shells each on the evening of Feb. 6, 2013. (credit: CBS 2).

Boston Bombing Suspect Bought Fireworks From Same Company As Failed Times Square Bomber

Tamerlan Tsarnaev bought two “Lock and Load” reloadable mortar kits containing 24 shells each on the evening of Feb. 6, said April Walton, the manager of Phantom Fireworks in Seabrook.

2013/04/24

Charlie The Dog rescued on the George Washington Bridge on July 4, 2012. (credit: Port Authority Police)

Panicked Pooch From Leonia Storms George Washington Bridge After Fourth Of July Fireworks

For “Charlie,” it was an 11-hour ordeal that ended on the catwalk of the GWB, a three-mile walk from his Leonia, N.J., home

2012/07/06

Spectators watch the 2012 Macy's Fireworks Spectacular over the Hudson River from Port Imperial on July 4, 2012. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Mishap Causes San Diego July 4th Fireworks Show To Be Over In Seconds

The fireworks show in the Port of San Diego was finished seconds after it started. Really, blink and you probably missed it.

2012/07/05

Opinion: Celebrate The 4th Of July

Americans should want to celebrate the 4th of July and at least give some sign of wanting the celebrations that have been cut from municipalities’ budgets.

2012/07/04

Ronald Walker (credit: Suffolk County Police)

Police: Dangerous Chemicals Found In L.I. Garage Could Have Been Used To Make Fireworks

Ronald Walker’s parents apparently called police to the Woodcrest Drive home on Tuesday afternoon after finding the materials, police said.

2012/07/04

Teen Due In Court For Allegedly Causing Fire That Ultimately Led To Death Of Motorcyclist

While responding to the scene, a FDNY fire truck struck 46-year old Reginald Brown, who was riding his motorcycle. Brown was taken to Woodhull Hospital where he died.

2012/07/03

L.I. Residents Warned About Dangers Of Fireworks, Drunk Driving Ahead Of July 4

To stay safe this holiday, officials said watch a public fireworks display and have a designated driver.

2012/07/02

Macy's fireworks over the Hudson River - New York, NY - Jul 4, 2010 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to CBSNewYork)

Macy’s 4th Of July Show To Feature 40,000 Fireworks

One of the expected highlights this year is called the “octopus.”

2012/07/02

Animal Welfare Groups Urge Pet Owners To Keep Furry Friends Safe On 4th Of July

Fourth of July fireworks and crowded events can be stressful for some pets, increasing their chances of running away and getting lost.

2012/07/02

Stories From Main Street: Tough Times For July 4th Fireworks In Tri-State Area

Outside of the Macy’s extravaganza, Red Bank has one of the largest fireworks displays around. Well, it had one of them. It’s just one example of the dousing of the rockets’ red glare.

2012/07/02

De Blasio Wants Macy’s July 4th Fireworks Back On East River

The Macy’s fireworks have been held over the Hudson River since 2009, at which time it was just to celebrate Henry Hudson’s discovery of Manhattan. Several elected officials are calling for the display’s return to the East River.

2012/06/29