Drive-In Fireworks Night Scheduled At PCU Park In Rockland Drive-In Fireworks Night Scheduled At PCU Park In Rockland
Drive-In Fireworks Night Scheduled At PCU Park In Rockland Despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) canceling many fun summer activities, some lucky residents will get a chance to enjoy a fireworks show a couple of weeks before July 4. In Rockland County, the New York Boulders will host the show on Saturday, June 20, following a performance by local musical group Nash at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona. The drive-in style event in PCU Park’s parking lot will open with Nash performing from 7:30-9:30 p.m., with the fireworks following – rain or shine, said Ken Kostik, of the New York Boulders. In addition, each car will receive …
Hamden Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Explosives Hamden Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Explosives
Hamden Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Explosives A Connecticut convict is facing charges after being busted with illegal explosives, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. Kenneth Lupoli, 57, of Hamden, was indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with one count of possession of explosives by a convicted felon. It is alleged that on May 28, Lupoli was found in possession of several explosives, including fireworks, fuses, and salutes. Lupoli has a previous criminal history that includes state felony convictions for illegal possession of explosives and criminal possession of a pistol or revolver. Durham noted that it is a violation of fe…
S. Plainfield Cancels Labor Day Parade, Explosive Devices Found Near Route S. Plainfield Cancels Labor Day Parade, Explosive Devices Found Near Route
S. Plainfield Cancels Labor Day Parade, Explosive Devices Found Near Route Officials in South Plainfield Monday have cancelled a Labor Day parade and other activities over what officials described only as a "security concern."  Officials did not immediately provide any information about the nature of the threat. A large police presence was seen Monday in Spring Lake Park and the parade route was closed off, according to a published report.  NJ.com reported that the parade was cancelled when about half a dozen pipe bomb-like devices were found on a property near the parade route. No direct threat was made but a man in his 50s is in police custody, NJ.com …
County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year
County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year Ready for the ooh's and ahh's when the fireworks hit the sky on Thursday, July 4th. Well so are Rockland County officials who say the "mayhem" of last year's event won't happen again when crowds jammed the area, filling up the state parking lots and leaving vehicles along the side of Route 9W and in local neighborhoods. "We have every expectation that the mayhem that occurred last year on the Fourth of July will not be repeated," said County Executive Ed Day. "Zero tolerance will be the order of the day with tow trucks at the ready to deal with any violators. I thank all of the organiz…
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars In Bergen County Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars In Bergen County
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars In Bergen County The Fourth of July would not be complete without fireworks. Here is a complete list of them in Bergen County. Click the hyperlinks for complete celebration schedules. Allendale, Thursday, July 4: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park. Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. Rain date July 6. Hackensack, Thursday, July 4: Inferno Band performing 7:15 in Foshini Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Maywood, Wednesday, July 3: Entertainment by Jumpin’ Dragons begins at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Oradell, Wednesday, July 3: Fireworks begin at 7:30 …
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars Near Passaic County Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars Near Passaic County
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars Near Passaic County The Fourth of July would not be complete without fireworks. Here is a complete list of shows near Passaic County. Click the hyperlinks for complete celebration schedules. Belleville, Thursday, July 4: Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks display will start about 9 p.m. at the Municipal Stadium. Clifton, Thursday, July 4 (rain date July 6): Fireworks begin at the Clifton High School Stadium at dusk; Tickets are $3 from the city clerk for residents. Hackensack, Thursday, July 4 : Inferno Band performing 7:15 in Foshini Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Nutley, Thursday, July 4: …
Pitbull, Akon Performing At Jersey City’s 4th Of July Fest Pitbull, Akon Performing At Jersey City’s 4th Of July Fest
Pitbull, Akon Performing At Jersey City’s 4th Of July Fest Jersey City’s sixth-annual Fourth of July Festival will feature musical performances by Pitbull and Jersey City and Newark native Akon, the city announced Monday. The festivities kick off at noon at the Exchange Place Plaza and end at 10. Fireworks will be launched from barges in the Hudson River, with the New York skyline as backdrop. “We set the bar high last year bringing in Snoop Dogg as our headline performance, and we expect to impress, yet again, with this year’s entertainment lineup,” said Mayor Steve Fulop. "The headline performance and fireworks conclude a day of fun for thousa…
House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown
House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown A house fire led to the arrest of a Levittown man and a teen after fireworks were found to be the cause of the fire. The fire took place around 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at 277 Blacksmith Road in Levittown, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, police were responding to a call for a house fire and arrived on scene the house in flames. Police confirmed there were no residents inside. The Levittown and Wantagh Fire Departments responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Arson and Bomb Squad investigators were called to the scene where it was discovere…
Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season
Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season The unofficial start of summer is here, as Rye Playland's opening weekend is now here. Playland officially opens for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, with a parade featuring a marching band, local officials, staff, and Coaster the Dragon, the amusement park’s official mascot. Opening Day will feature a special $20 admission price, which will allow patrons unlimited rides. There will also be discounted prices on Sunday for Mother’s Day. This year, the annual concert series will include nearly a dozen new local musical acts, as well as a public art display. The park will …
Boom, Lawsuit: Wayne Officials Threaten To Sue Pequannock Over Castle Fireworks Boom, Lawsuit: Wayne Officials Threaten To Sue Pequannock Over Castle Fireworks
Boom, Lawsuit: Wayne Officials Threaten To Sue Pequannock Over Castle Fireworks Fireworks loved by some and feared by others have caused tension between neighbors in Morris and Passaic counties. Wayne Township officials are threatening to sue Pequannock and claiming booming fireworks are causing a disruption for residents, the Daily Record reports. Mayor Christopher Vergano is blaming Pequannock officials for allowing Route 23's Legacy Castle to put on nighttime fireworks displays, the article says. Wayne officials maintain the explosions could be a violation of noise ordinances. Vergano in October 2018 sent a letter published in the Daily Record to Pequanno…
Dog That Ran Off During Fireworks Reunited With New City Owner Dog That Ran Off During Fireworks Reunited With New City Owner
Dog That Ran Off During Fireworks Reunited With New City Owner Reunited, and it feels so good. A dog that got spooked by the Fourth of July fireworks in New City and ran off has been reunited with his family after a little help from Clarkstown police officers and some Good Samaritans. Bones is back home with his owner, Nick, in New City, who police said was “ecstatic” to get his dog back after he was found by a nearby resident, Allison, around Omni Park. “Here’s a great story to start the weekend,” members of the Clarkstown Police Department posted on Facebook, with a photo of the reunion. “Here is the evidence that Nick and bones are reunited. Everyo…
TONIGHT: Don't Miss These Bergen County Fireworks Shows TONIGHT: Don't Miss These Bergen County Fireworks Shows
Tonight: Don't Miss These Bergen County Fireworks Shows Happy Fourth, New Jersey! There are several fireworks shows scheduled to run tonight in Bergen and Passaic counties. Take your pick from the list below:  Allendale, Crestwood Lake @ 7:30 p.m.; Rain date July 7 (residents only)  Clifton High School Stadium @ dusk (tickets $3 per person)  Hackensack, Foschini Park @ 9:15 p.m.  Leonia, Overpeck Park @ 9:30 p.m.  Ridgewood, Veterans Field @ 6 to 9 p.m. (gates close).; Rain date July 5 State Fair Meadowlands: Fireworks July 3 and 4, entry begins at 2 p.m. and fair remains open until 1 a.m. (admission $12, with parking for $5) LATER THIS WEEK…