Community Corner

Where Are You Watching The Fireworks?

While Jones Beach is a no-go, Fireworks will be happening on the Great South Bay.

Each Independence Day, Long Islanders used to trek out to Jones Beach for a fireworks extravaganza over the shores. The show was cancelled in 2010 due to lack of funding to train and hire more state police, and hasn't returned since.

While locals may be missing the Jones Beach show, there are plenty of to see the sky lit up in red, white and blue. You can even see them while .

Where will you be celebrating the Fourth of July this year?

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