June 18, 2009

Hoboken goes 'zero tolerance' for Hudson fireworks

While Brooklyn and Roosevelt Island are still fuming over the Fourth of July fireworks move to the Hudson this year, Hoboken is doing its best to make the least of the situation by announcing “Zero Tolerance” holiday policies.

“This includes absolutely no rooftop parties or gatherings for viewing of the fireworks celebration, unless the said property has met the code standards for such usage. And it is especially important that no overcrowding occur on these properties. Furthermore, the use of balconies, fire escapes, porches or any other structures for viewing are strictly prohibited within the confines of the codes for such structures,” states the letter from Mayor David Roberts on the city of Hoboken website.

The Macy’s Fireworks show this year is moving to the Hudson from the East River to coincide with celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s first voyage there. As part of the Fireworks show, the New York Pops will perform from the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (with pre-recorded vocals of Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel and the Choir Academy of Harlem, according to TheaterMania.com.)

See the official Macy’s fireworks webpage for suggested viewing locations.

June 18, 2009 2:33 PM in Cheap Stuff, Downtown, Kids, Midtown, Out of Manhattan, Sightsology

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