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A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The crew reported the impact to air traffic control but continued the approach safely. Officials said the aircraft sustained minor paint damage, with no injuries reported. Delta Flight 1076 had departed Atlanta and […]
Communities throughout the Rochester area will host Fourth of July celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. Festivities include family-friendly activities, live music, fireworks and much more. Friday, July 3 Town of Irondequoit 4th of July Festival (Day 1) Saturday, July 4 Downtown Rochester Rochester Red Wings Town of Irondequoit 4th of July Festival (Day 2) Town of Brighton […]
As July 4th approaches, officials urge caution with fireworks. Only ground-based sparklers are legal in New York. Injuries rose to 14,700 in 2024, including 1,700 from sparklers. Experts advise using fireworks on concrete and calling 911 for any fires. Firefighters urge caution with fireworks this Fourth of July
Dr. Keith Grams from Rochester Regional Health offered critical safety tips for handling fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Firework-related injuries caused 11 deaths and over 14,000 injuries in 2024, including 1,700 ER visits for sparklers. Grams emphasized the importance of keeping children supervised and maintaining a safe distance during displays. He also warned […]
June 28 Penfield Independence Celebration Parade: Begins at 10 a.m., starting from Penfield High School to the Penfield Community Center on Baird Road Evening Events: Live music and activities at Harris Whalen Park starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks: Scheduled for 10 p.m. Chili Summerfest 2025 Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chili Community […]
June 28 Penfield: Parade at 10 a.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. Chili Summerfest: Two stages of live music, food, and fireworks from 4–10 p.m. July 4 Rochester: Fireworks on Broad and Court Street bridges, 10 p.m. Fairport: Parade, Firecracker Run, and Party in the Park Greece: 5K at 7 a.m., Old Fashioned 4th of July […]
As the 4th of July approaches, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, is preparing for the holiday, with the Adult Emergency Department fully staffed for both July 4th and 5th. Dr. Aekta Miglani, Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department, notes that the hospital’s urgent care centers will be open from 9 AM to 5 […]
The City of Rochester will have 4th of July fireworks starting downtown at 10:00 p.m Monday July 4th. The closest viewing locations for the fireworks are the Court Street Bridge and the Broad Street Bridge. The streets will close at 8:00 p.m. and re-open when spectators leave the area after the show. Click Here To […]
Happy *almost Fourth of July! In celebration of the fourth, fireworks have been a tradition for hundreds of years, and every year, hundreds of people get injured from the illegal use of fireworks or even burned while using legal ones. While many like to purchase their own fireworks and lite them, the advice from the […]
Over the weekend, a box truck exploded when returning from a firework show in Akron. Inside of the box truck included a large number of packed fireworks. The truck burst into a ball of flames when heading south on South Lake Road in Pembroke. Thankfully the Pembroke Assistant Fire Chief Edwin Mileham had heard the […]
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