Fireworks season is officially here with scores of Central New Yorkers launching big, bright, sparkly boomers that aren't exactly legal in the state. But some people -- and their pets -- dread this time of year.
What fireworks are legal and illegal in New York state? As the summer season and July 4th holiday approaches, here's the 411 on what fireworks you're allowed to buy and use in Oneida and surrounding counties.
With summer time in full swing in Central New York, you may be hosting a BBQ. Maybe, you're attending a cook out. What are the worst foods to serve at one?
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.
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.