Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks launch early, beat the storm
July 6, 2026
New York City launched Macy’s July 4 fireworks early to beat storms as crowds celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary.
New York City launched Macy’s July 4 fireworks early to beat storms as crowds celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Fort Hamilton celebrated America’s 250th birthday with tall ships, military flyovers and community festivities along New York Harbor.
A giant American flag was installed on the bridge in June 1976 for the United States Bicentennial, but it was destroyed due to strong winds.
The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration in New York City will fire 85,000 shells in 30 colors from six barges.
Bay Ridge’s 159th Memorial Day Parade honored fallen service members with ceremonies, speeches, and tributes along Third Avenue.
“We marched to honor those who are no longer with us and to bring New Yorkers together,” said the leadership team at Five Borough Veterans.
Brooklyn will help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as tall ships and military vessels sail through New York Harbor.
Whether DOT’s April 1 prank was funny or not is a matter of perspective. Likely, it was funnier to cyclists than car owners.
Thousands of eggs, hundreds of kids and “tons of volunteers” made the twin egg hunts in Brooklyn Heights a smashing success.
“The parade is always a celebration but also a remembrance,” said Brennan. “We look forward to continuing this proud tradition.”
Here’s a look at Brooklyn’s role in presidential history told through historic, amusing and surprisingly prescient reports from our archives.
A Bay Ridge native who decorates the outside of his home for the holidays is once again capturing the spirit of the holiday.
The Scandinavian East Coast Museum will host its annual Fastelavn celebration at Vesuvio Restaurant, 7305 3rd Ave., on Feb. 28.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, first officially observed nationally in 1986, was acknowledged throughout Kings County this past weekend.
King spoke about the need to disarm the world. Failure to do so “may well be a civilization plunged into the abyss of annihilation,” he said.
Nonprofit Mixteca Organization, 245 23rd St., hosted its Three Kings Day celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
For over four decades, holiday lights over Avenue N have been an enduring tradition that made the area shine for the holidays.
Kings County Supreme Court staff marked the holidays with a cookie swap and ugly sweater contest celebrating teamwork and leadership.
The Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) held its 117th annual holiday party the evening of Saturday, Dec. 13, at its home base, 3076 Emmons Ave.
Brooklyn Heights celebrates the holidays with snow, Christmas trees, live music, and community caroling events throughout the week.
More people also volunteered their time on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has become a major fundraising day for nonprofits.
The Alliance for Coney Island held its annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner at Gargiulo’s on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Have we forgotten the thrill of stumbling upon the perfect present? Where’s the fun in clicking “Buy Now” on an Amazon link?
It is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.
“Gus” the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S.
Liakas Law Firm, a New York City-based, family-run litigation and personal injury practice, spent this past weekend distributing turkeys.
Organizations throughout the borough have embraced the spirit of giving with turkey drives ahead of Thanksgiving.
Since 1903, the club has been hosting a public New Year’s Day Plunge for all brave souls to welcome in the New Year.
Inside a stretch of the Grand Central station this holiday season, the air smells of vanilla and fresh pine.
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal.
Buying behavior, including gift giving, doesn’t just reflect needs and wants but also our values. The values are akin to aspirational ideals.
If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There’s lots of ways to get creative.
Macy’s July 4 fireworks lit up the East River with 80,000 shells, 30 colors, and 11 new effects, dazzling Brooklyn crowds near the bridge.
Brooklyn Heights residents are furious as the Promenade closes for city VIPs on July 4, disrupting businesses with no advance notice.
Eric Adams is expected to shut down Brooklyn Heights to host a private party on the Promenade for members of his administration.
Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.