Queens man killed by exploding fireworks in home

The 50-year-old man was discovered dead in the 111th Street home in the Ozone Park section just before 9:30 a.m.

Snellville fireworks still exploding

SNELLVILLE -- The battle of wills between new Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz and some city council members continues, and Monday's city council meeting was no exception.. The much-discussed issue of Snellville Tourism and Trade appointments reared its head Monday, with Kautz saying that the bylaws of the organization state

Fireworks stand torched

A few hours after midnight on the morning after the dawning of the new year, some Enon residents were awakened to the sound of fireworks suddenly exploding in haphazard and rapid fashion. Upon investigation, they found that the Enon Dollar and More fireworks stand on Louisiana Highway 437 was on fire.

City passes fireworks resolution

Look across the city skyline on the Fourth of July, and you’re likely to see brilliant bursts of color from fireworks lighting up the night. You can hear the loud boom of exploding shells, the pop-pop of firecrackers and the whistling of fountains and roman candles.

Merritt’s Chinese celebrate New Year

Those familiar with Chinese New Year celebrations might think of exploding fireworks and colourful dancing lions. The celebrations are intense, lasting 15 days after the second moon of the winter solstice.