New York Governor Kathy Hochul Shares Firework Safety Tips

This Thursday is July 4th and many people around New York will be shooting off fireworks to celebrate America's independence.

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If you plan using off fireworks this 4th of July here are some tips to make sure you stay as safe as possible.

Children and sparklers are a dangerous combination. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This is hot enough to melt some metals.

Never throw or point fireworks toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.

Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.

Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.

Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.”

Always use fireworks outdoors. Never light sparklers or fireworks inside.

Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

If you are impaired by alcohol, don’t use fireworks.

WHAT FIREWORKS ARE LEGAL IN NEW YORK STATE?

Sparking Devices - These are sold by registered sellers and are ground-based or handheld sparking devices that produce a shower of colored sparks or colored flame. They do not launch into the air.

Users must be 18 years or older to use sparkling devices.

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WHAT FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN NEW YORK STATE?

The possession and use of sparkling devices in cities with populations of more than one million people and where prohibited by local law, including New York City and the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Erie, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange (prohibited in the Cities of Middletown and Newburgh only), Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren, and Westchester.

Fireworks and dangerous fireworks, including firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, spinners, and aerial devices, are illegal statewide.

The best way to enjoy fireworks in New York State is to head to a professional fireworks show put on by your local town or business.

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My two big German Shepherds just hated the Fourth of July. My girl Bella used to run into the bathroom, push the shower curtain aside, and lay down in the tub. My sweet guy Zeus who weighed about 100 pounds would try to get in my lap every time I sat down, or would try to hide in the space between the toilet and the tub!

The dog who likes fireworks probably is a good hunting dog too. But, not mine, and not a lot of other dogs on the Fourth of July. But there are things you can do to help your furry kid get through fireworks season without going totally insane.

The American Kennel Club has all kinds of advice on how to get your pooch through the entire summer in good shape. But for the Independence Day holiday, they have 10 tips on how to keep your dog calm.

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