16 TIMES • JULY 7, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Fireworks light up Astoria and LIC to celebrate the Independence Day BY ROBERT POZARYCKI AND ANTHONY GIUDICE editorial@ridgewoodtimes.com @RidgewoodTimes Rockets of red glare and bombs bursting in air delighted thousands of spectators who attended an early Fourth of July fi reworks shows held in Astoria. On June 30, Astoria Park had its wondrous fi reworks display put on by the Central Astoria Local Development Corporation. Spectators gathered on the park’s great lawn to view the Grucci pyrotechnics shot high between the Robert F. Kennedy and Hell Gate bridges. The Queens Symphony Orchestra got everyone into a patriotic mood with their rendition of classic American tunes. Rain and clouds couldn’t dampen the celebration in Long Island City to celebrate the country’s 240th birthday on Monday, July 4. Hundreds of people waited out the passing storm — hiding under picnic blankets, trees, umbrellas and anything else they could fi nd — along the East River at Hunters Point Park to watch the Macy’s 4th of July fi reworks celebration. As day turned into night, the crowd watched as fi reworks turned the night sky beautiful shades of red, blue, green and purple. The explosions from the fi reworks echoed off the nearby buildings as the audience cheered and applauded the impressive display. Photo by Josef Pinlac The 2016 reworks show in Astoria lit up the air above Hell Gate Bridge. RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by Anthony Giudice Photo by Josef Pinlac RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by Anthony Giudice RIDGEWOOD TIMES/Photo by Anthony Giudice
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