ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – With Independence Day about a week away, fireworks are appearing on shelves around the Capital Region.
Most counties in New York allow the purchase and use of sparklers and small fireworks, with the exception of Columbia and Schenectady Counties in the Capital Region.
County breakdown
- Albany – Yes
- Columbia – No
- Fulton – Yes
- Greene – Yes
- Montgomery – Yes
- Rensselaer – Yes
- Saratoga – Yes
- Schenectady – No
- Schoharie – Yes
- Warren – Yes
- Washington – Yes
In 2015, New York State voted to leave the sales and personal use of small fireworks like sparklers up to the counties. If you’re unsure if fireworks are banned in your community or county, contact your local officials.
Sparklers and novelty smoke items are also legal in Vermont.
All fireworks and sparklers remain illegal in Massachusetts.
Test your knowledge on fireworks safety
Information for the quiz is from the National Fire Protection Association.
