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Friday, May 03, 2013  Two U.S. officials say the surviving suspected Boston bomber told interrogators that he and his brother considered setting off their bombs on July Fourth, but they decided to carry out their attack sooner and chose the date of the Boston marathon.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  The fun takes place at the Syracuse Inner Harbor starting Wednesday, July 4th through Sunday, July 8th!

Thursday, July 05, 2012  21 new U.S. citizens were sworn in on Wednesday night as a part of the July 4th celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The July 4th holiday is attracting some shoppers to the Carousel Mall. The mall offers holiday deals and a place to stay cool in the heat.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Here is a list of fireworks and other celebrations around Central New York for this weekend and the 4th of July holiday week.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Cars filed into Green Lakes State Park Sunday afternoon, not only to cool off at the beach, but also to get their campsite ready for July 4th week.

Monday, July 04, 2011  For 15 of America's newest citizens, July 4th marks two life-changing anniversaries, America's 235th birthday and the day they became a U.S. citizen.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Here is a list of area fireworks shows for the independence Day weekend.

Sunday, July 04, 2010 

Friday, July 02, 2010  For most people Fourth of July weekend is about fireworks shows, parades and parties but doctors say hospital emergency rooms also draw big crowds around the holiday weekend.

Friday, July 02, 2010  Click here for the full fireworks schedule.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  State officials have issued a reminder to motorists and fireworks fans about where to park for the big State Fairgrounds fireworks show this weekend.