Although the Fourth of July fireworks were delayed for 40 minutes due to an electrical problem, according to WGRZ.com news, thousands stayed to watch the spectacle and were not disappointed.
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The fireworks were already delayed downtown at Canalside Monday night by about 40 minutes due to some electrical issues, but another issue came about later in the night.
Toward the end of the firework display, "rumors of shots fired at Canalside sent dozens of people running," according to WIVB...
Things just got a little more confusing about the legality of fireworks in New York state. You see billboards all over the place advertising big sales on them, but aren't they illegal in NY state? No, they're not illegal – kind of.
Don't tempt fate this Fourth of July by attempting to set off your own fireworks display. Instead check out one, or more, of these local displays and have a guaranteed fun and safe experience.