

Nick Cannon and Alison Sweeney host Macy's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, with musical guests Justin Bieber, Enrique Iglesias and LeAnn Rimes as well as special guest appearances from the cast of Twilight Eclipse! [from NBC.com]
If you actually want to watch fireworks up close in person, here’s a list of where you can view Fireworks in the Capital Region.
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A young female dolphin was spotted washed up on the sand on pensacola beach today
This has been a gross failure in crisis management, could not have done it worse.
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WNYT: Permit parking near Capitol in high gear for passage
The problem is space. Many State workers who can't or won't park in the State garages, grab the spots where people live and need to park.WTEN: Don Weeks Interview
WRGB: Albany Police Chief Choice 'Imminent'
It could be just a matter of days before the Mayor makes his appointment for Albany Police Chief. Marci Natale has more.
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