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Getting ready for fireworks!

ALRATIBA — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:20:51 GMT

I live in the vicinity of the Macy's fireworks display tonight. They've already started closing the streets and access to our apt complex.

I had to go out to do a few errands (urgent need of an avocado and some fruit) - there are NYPD on every corner. No pedestrians (other than residents or visitors who are checked in) and no vehicular traffic.

My apartment faces west so I can't see the fireworks from my living room - but I have a great view of them reflected in the windows of the builddings on the other side of the park!

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4kitties — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:25:35 GMT

Oh that sounds like a great view! And how nice to view them from the safety and privacy of your own home.

Enjoy!!!

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mspatmac — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:26:19 GMT

@ALRATIBA How great to be so close and without the crowds. Enjoy

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SurferWife — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 22:33:12 GMT

Oh my gosh, they started here last night. Some of the loud booms sound like cannons. My little dog was shaking horribly all night long...and that was only July 3rd. Not excited to see what is in store for him tonight. Bless his sweet little heart. I feel so horrible for him.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:41:39 GMT

Macys spends a ton of money on those fireworks. They are beautiful. Chicago will have fireworks over the Lake Michigan. Fireworks have been going off since Friday night by me. tonight will be quite active.

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fancy pantsy — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:51:36 GMT

@ALRATIBA good for you! i envy your almost front row seat, and i love it that you can sit at home, all warm and dry, and enjoy your avocado or fruit. and you even have free access to a potty

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patbz — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:00:15 GMT

In our mountain resort town ( where national forest is closed) they cancelled our fireworks for the 4th. Imagine our surprise when,after a day of rain on the 3rd, the city did their fireworks with no warning. What a lovely surprise!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 21:20:39 GMT

Usually we have plenty of fireworks happening, but since we've had such a long drought, everyone is afraid that even one teeny spark could start a horrific fire .... maybe they'll have something out over the water.

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agb80 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 22:58:01 GMT

It will be interesting to see what happens tonight in my neighborhood. Many of my neighbors have been economically affected by the shutdown of the pandemic and they don't have kids so won't be getting more stimulus July 15 thru the rest of the year. Businesses are still limping along. In my opinion, now is not the time to spend money on fireworks. The WHO is contradicting the CDC and causing confusion about mask wearing among the vaccinated. Though fireworks displays are outdoors there are congregations of many 1000's of people.

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Effie54 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:11:14 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
Oh my gosh, they started here last night. Some of the loud booms sound like cannons. My little dog was shaking horribly all night long...and that was only July 3rd. Not excited to see what is in store for him tonight. Bless his sweet little heart. I feel so horrible for him.

Oh boy.....I totally agree. People set off fireworks long into the night. They don't take into consideration animals, and people who are sensitive to noise. My Collie was ultra-sensitive to fireworks. I feel bad for your pup. Hoping they're quiet.

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AuntG — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:19:07 GMT

You are lucky to live right in the center of so much activity. My first thought of big cities is crime, but it doesn't seem to be an issue since you go out alone and you mentioned police presence on the busy holidays.

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agb80 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 04:14:07 GMT

The police drove down our street and spoke to the folks thru their microphone not to put any fireworks up in the air. Hahahah what a joke. As they drove away, people resumed and yes we saw more corporation style fireworks yet we live in a residential district. Lots of beautiful colors and loud booms.

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gertrudecloset — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:43:49 GMT

I wish they would just go to bed now, where I live. It's likely going to be an all night event. They start out at dusk and they are still going.

Wonder why people waste so much money on pyrotechnic stuff? I hope the stupids can eat next week.

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77yangya — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:14:07 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
Oh my gosh, they started here last night. Some of the loud booms sound like cannons. My little dog was shaking horribly all night long...and that was only July 3rd. Not excited to see what is in store for him tonight. Bless his sweet little heart. I feel so horrible for him.

Hi, SurferWife. I hear ya. Our kitty was doing the same thing. I think it's a bit worse for dogs though. I'm so sorry this happened. It really is obnoxious. XO Hope Toby is feeling better now.