Suck It, Brooklyn: 4th Of July Fireworks Over The Hudson Again

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A few years back, Macy's pissed off pretty much all of Brooklyn and Queens by moving their annual fireworks display to the Hudson River, so Hoboken basically got the best view. Those to the east retaliated with firework parties of their own, only occasionally blowing off their own arms. A few days ago, we got a tip indicating that the show might be relocating, but today comes the official word that yet again, the fireworks will be held over the Hudson.

This year's celebration is a double-whammy of patriotism, in honor of both America's 235th birthday and the Statue of Liberty's 125th. But we know what you're really curious about: the choreographed musical score that accompanies every show. This year's it's set to be a real doozy, "Featuring beloved Independence Day standards such as God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner...and also some of the hottest pop songs of our times including hits from stars Taio Cruz, Everclear, Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry and LeAnne Rimes," reads the Macy's press release.

You hear that, Brooklyn? Maybe you don't want that show, after all.

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By Jamie Feldmar in Arts & Entertainment on May 13, 2011 6:08 PM

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SPIBB

This is absolute crap. It's an F'n NIGHTMARE to get over to the Hudson to see this shyte and it deprives half NYC of seeing it, only to benefit hellhole NJ. Screw Macy's. They won't see $0.10 of my cash until this is put right.

Mr Mel

Maybe Google, Facebook, the Winklevoss Twins or the Koch Brothers would like to sponsor the East River Fireworks out of their innate goodness.

randomtransplant

Every podunk town with 5,000 people in it gets a fire works show.

But not the 4 million or so people in brooklyn/queens?!?!?!?!

Heh. The show over the Hudson looks great from Jersey.

shocktheday

And again, the NYPD will herd millions into a few streets while their family and friends get to stretch out in those empty streets.

zombiebob

huh? I missed something. Sounds like something they would do, as they are a gang after all, but really?

soundfreak

If they keep doing this, than we should be allowed to have our own fireworks in Brooklyn and Queens. Even something like the New Years Eve show in Prospect Park would be fine. Just something.

Edit: Forget it. I'm going away. F New York.

Unkle_Bob

There's nothing preventing a fireworks show in Brooklyn or Queens. Just find someone to pay for it.

BBnet3000

The skyline view from the east is also way better, so the TV broadcast doesnt even turn out as good when its on the Hudson.

ijustsaid

I'm going to refrain from patronizing their establishments until they bring the NYC fireworks back to NYC. And I'm going to hope that many others do as well and let them know about it.

whoknewit

Should I be rooting for the "NY" Jets or Giants?

Mr Mel

Dick Schaap used to call them the "The Route 3 Giants".

harveyharevi

NY = NJ.
Game Over.

marco_esquandolas

From the Macy's press release:

"Macy's 35th annual fireworks display will once again dazzle millions of New Yorkers and a national television audience like never before,...," said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.

If they really wanted to "dazzle millions" of us, I would venture to guess that there are more New Yorkers in Brooklyn, Queens, and the East Side of Manhattan than there are on the western shore of the Hudson River.