mark1447 Posted May 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2009 The city’s July 4 fireworks display will be shifted to the Hudson River this year, angering some New Yorkers who have come to expect the show over the East River. “It’s unfair,” said Johnny Scott, 51, an Army veteran who lives in Long Island City. “The West Side Highway, it’s crowded and congested. They should put it in a central spot where everyone could see it.” Macy’s, which sponsors the fireworks, will have six barges in the Hudson, from 24th to 50th Street. The annual pyrotechnics, which have been launched from the East River almost every year since 1983, were moved to honor Henry Hudson. This year marks the 400th anniversary of Hudson’s exploration of the waterway that now bears his name. The 26-minute show, starting at 9 p.m. on July 4, will feature some 40,000 shells, and viewing areas will be set up along the West Side Highway, Orlando Veras, a Macy’s spokesman, said yesterday. Tony Raouf, who owns the Riverview restaurant on Long Island City, said the fireworks had been a boon to his business. “It’s a big day for all of the neighborhood,” he said. “We wait for that day. It’s like New Years Eve.” Of course, residents of the Upper West Side, who will now have a front row seat to the show, embraced the shift. “That would be swell,” said Claudia Gowling, 58. “I usually go up on the roof and watch the fireworks in New Jersey but this will be better.” Melinda Hsia contributed to this story. Source: AM-New York May 4, 2009 ________________________________________ Well this sucks, now its gonna be more crowded seeing people over the East River will be in manhattan. And also NJ will also have a part too.. No offence, just gonna be more people, instead of a nice view from manhattan, queens and Bklyn =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted May 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2009 That is just stupid. The East River is the best spot, people from Queens & Brooklyn can see the fireworks from their area. Now its going to be shifted over where New Jersey/Jersey City will get the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 5, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 5, 2009 The west side had a huge turnout for the "queens" in 2004. Was cold, but countless people flocked to the west side to see the venerable QE2, and the massive QM2 float down the river with fireworks as they paused near liberty island. I plan to watch from hoboken terminal if i go. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted May 5, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2009 This is very stupid, the West Side highway, I suppose will be used for viewing, but it is street level so, it's not like on the East Side, and the West Side is more quiet, and it doesn't look that great, unlike the East Side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 5, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2009 2 things to remember. There is a large park all the way along the waterfront. It's only for one year so relax. :cool: - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted May 5, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2009 I had always believed that the West Side is a better place for fireworks. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted May 5, 2009 This is very stupid, the West Side highway, I suppose will be used for viewing, but it is street level so, it's not like on the East Side, and the West Side is more quiet, and it doesn't look that great, unlike the East Side. Yeah and FDR drive is more of an elevated freeway, good for viewing, unlike westside.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 5, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2009 Yeah and FDR drive is more of an elevated freeway, good for viewing, unlike westside.. There is a park all the way from something around 120th st all the way down to the battery. West street has nothing to do with this, aside from you cross it to get to the park. There's nothing to be elevated over, it's a clear view to NJ along 95% of the stretch. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted May 6, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 6, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted May 6, 2009 Share #10 Posted May 6, 2009 This is bullcrap. The Brooklyn Bridge was the perfect backdrop for fireworks. People from Brooklyn and Roosevelt Island could see it as well as people from Manhattan. They totally screwed the show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 6, 2009 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2009 This is bullcrap. The Brooklyn Bridge was the perfect backdrop for fireworks. People from Brooklyn and Roosevelt Island could see it as well as people from Manhattan. They totally screwed the show up. It's just one year! - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted May 6, 2009 It's just one year! - A It doesnt say only this yr, it says that it will begin this yr. And who knows if this could be permanent. Unless im wrong, which i dunno~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted May 6, 2009 Share #13 Posted May 6, 2009 What's the point of moving it, exactly? Actually, I think a good idea for the fireworks would be at Randall's Island, in the middle of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 6, 2009 Share #14 Posted May 6, 2009 What's the point of moving it, exactly? Actually, I think a good idea for the fireworks would be at Randall's Island, in the middle of the city. The article says it's being moved this year because its the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson exploring the route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 6, 2009 Share #15 Posted May 6, 2009 The article says it's being moved this year because its the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson exploring the route. It is kind of a huge deal. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qns Blvd Dom Posted May 6, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 6, 2009 I am going to head to the parks by Edgewater and view the amazing Fireworks in a good height, ! Do you know what bus go's over there? I might have an idea about the park in Question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted May 6, 2009 Share #17 Posted May 6, 2009 There is a park all the way from something around 120th st all the way down to the battery. West street has nothing to do with this, aside from you cross it to get to the park. There's nothing to be elevated over, it's a clear view to NJ along 95% of the stretch. - A That is correct, there is a park along that section Hey, Jersey gets an unobstructed view of the show for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 6, 2009 Share #18 Posted May 6, 2009 It doesnt say only this yr, it says that it will begin this yr. And who knows if this could be permanent. Unless im wrong, which i dunno~ It's probably only one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted May 6, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 6, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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