Independence Day Holiday Celebration

New Rochelle, NY, July 4, 2011 - The New York Metropolitan area, like much of the nation, was bathed in fireworks. On a more local scene, several municipalities held what seemed to be, simultaneous shows. During the Grucci fireworks display in New Rochelle, NY, displays from nearby communities such as Mamaroneck, were also visible in the back ground.

These displays, while a great source of pleasure, cost tight-budgeted municipalities a nice chunk of change. The CBS TV local news report highlighted such an occurrence (click on the link): http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/07/04/cbs-2-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-a-crew-of-fireworks-technicians/

The report mentioned that NR's show cost $30,000 for fire and parks personnel but made no mention what the huge New Rochelle Police Department presence to direct/divert traffic around and away from Hudson Park which is where the Echo Bay Marina is located.