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In the U.S. and in Europe, monuments, memorials and historic names are being removed from public places because of their associations with colonial expansion, racial bigotry and discriminatory public policy. In this country . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 7/24/20

Eisenhower Park is the setting for the lively patriotic light show on Saturday, drawing enthusiastic crowds that gather yearly.

Patriotic spectacle lights up Long Island

Get ready to mark the nation’s birthday with some lively celebrations. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/17

Eisenhower Park is the scene of the lively patriotic light display on Saturday that draws big crowds who gather yearly for some holiday weekend spectacle.

Patriotic colors

The pyrotechnics are ready to dazzle throughout the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/16

A crowd estimated at 139,000 gathered at Jones Beach on July Fourth for the return of the Fireworks Spectacular, which took a five-year hiatus.

Jones Beach fireworks a success

The Jones Beach Fourth of July fireworks display drew record crowds this year. There were approximately 139,000 spectators, according to George Gorman, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Parks and Historic Preservation. more

By Laura Schofer | 7/8/15

County and Town fireworks shows postponed

The threat of an impending storm on Saturday night has forced Nassau County and Town officials to postpone their Fourth of July fireworks shows. more

By David Weingrad | 6/26/15

Fireworks are returning to Jones Beach this Fourth of July.

Fireworks returning to Jones Beach

After a six-year hiatus, fireworks are returning to Jones Beach for the Fourth of July. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 26 the revival of the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, bringing back the Long Island patriotic tradition last held at the state park in 2009. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/27/15

Valley Stream will sparkle during its Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Firemen’s Field on Friday.

Patriotic pyrotechnics

Don your red, white and blue and enjoy some fireworks at the always grand celebrations around the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/2/14

Our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor

Happy Fourth of July! I love this country. Two hundred thirty-eight years ago, our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to fight to bring about a world dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. more

7/2/14

July reading list in red, white and blue

What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country. more

6/27/13

It's time for those holiday fireworks, beginning Saturday in Eisenhower Park.

Fireworks set the tone for a grand Independence Day salute

Let the fireworks begin – as we get ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/26/13

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