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A 17-year-old basketball star from the Bronx heading for college in the fall. A 14-year-old standing on a street corner in Queens. A 15-year-old riding a scooter in Manhattan. Each in different boroughs, but each with one thing in common: Becoming a victim of the rising tide of gun violence in New York City. Amid the drastic and alarming spike…

Nearly 200 illegal fireworks have been made in New York City in the two weeks since Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a multi-agency task force to crack down on the problem amid an unprecedented level of complaints, officials said Tuesday. The mayor revealed the task force, comprised of 10 officers with the NYPD Intelligence Bureau, 12 FDNY Fire Marshals and…

As the boom of fireworks receded from the New York City skies Saturday night, gunfire, stabbings and acts of violence were reported across the boroughs, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to more than three dozen others. The NYPD says at least 42 people were shot since 9 a.m. Sunday and at least nine of…

As the boom of fireworks receded from the New York City skies Saturday night, gunfire, stabbings and acts of violence were reported across the boroughs, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to more than three dozen others. Jonathan Dienst reports.

As the boom of fireworks receded from the New York City skies Saturday night, gunfire, stabbings and acts of violence were reported across the boroughs, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to more than three dozen others. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.

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A Fourth of July unlike any other concluded with a dazzling display of Macy’s fireworks over New York City after almost a week of nightly shows. By 10 p.m., a spectacle of fireworks launched from the Empire State Building, filling the sky with booms echoed in each borough by the sounds of independent shows. The pop of fireworks could...

A Fourth of July unlike any other concluded with a dazzling display of Macy’s fireworks over New York City after almost a week of nightly shows. Adam Harding reports.

New York City is following through on its promise to celebrate Independence Day this year with Macy’s iconic fireworks show despite the coronavirus pandemic. And it won’t be relegated to a single night either. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city and Macy’s will bring unique, smaller fireworks displays to each of the five boroughs, with the first...

A grand finale fireworks display and military flyover cap the end of an unusual Fourth of July celebration. Adam Harding reports.

This year, the best place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks might be from the comfort of your own home! Due the coronavirus pandemic and increasing cases around the country, public health experts and government officials are urging people to stay home and avoid crowds. If you’re looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks online or on live...

For many Americans, the Fourth of July won’t be about big festivities but setting off fireworks themselves

Five men were stabbed Friday after a dispute over illegal fireworks in the Bronx turned violent, police said. Police said a man was setting off fireworks in a public park in the South Bronx shortly before 1:30 a.m. when he was confronted by someone who objected to the fireworks, sparking a fight. The man who had been setting off fireworks…

Stay-at-home orders that keep people from gathering in crowds has changed July 4th celebrations this year but there are still some fireworks shows scheduled that could be upsetting to furry friends. The constant loud noise of fireworks can be pretty tough on pets. Here are some easy things pet owners can do at home to help out your pet throughout…

After a roman candle was accidentally fired right into a bedroom window, the group setting off the fireworks didn’t seem to notice — and continued to fire more off for over five minutes before realizing what was wrong

The man was allegedly seen on a neighbor’s security camera shooting off fireworks in the driveway, when one of them shot straight into a window, unbeknownst to those who were there. Minutes later, the entire room was in flames. NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

FDNY released footage of a group of people using illegal fireworks outside a home in Brooklyn. A stray firework ignited a fire inside the home.

Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.