4th of july

You haven't truly experienced 4th of July fireworks until you've experienced them from the viewpoint of a drone flying dead center through all of the explosive action.

Ahh, the 4th of July. Lights, bangs and pops lead way to shenanigans in downtown Albany.

If you are headed down to Empire State Plaza to enjoy the 4th of July fireworks; Be ready for lots of traffic and few places to park. Here's the traffic advisory and parking restrictions list going in to the holiday weekend.

Like we didn't see this coming, but this bad? Gas prices will be on the rise for the holiday weekend and be at their highest since 2008.

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America, hang out with family and friends, gaze at pictures of eagles, and watch fireworks.

I know the day is more than half over, but for most of you the fun is just beginning. Once the kiddies and their underage friends leave the party, yours is just beginning, so break out the beer and other adult beverages and enjoy some good ole' American fourth of July rock songs.

Here's your yearly reminder that the 4th of July can cause some major injuries thanks to fireworks.

4th of July is typically the most traveled holiday of the year and according to AAA, over 40 million Americans will be hitting the road this year.

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, there are a ton of fireworks shows to choose from in the Albany area. Never fear, however, because we're here to put together a list of the very best ones so that you can get ready for the one closest to you, or start a new tradition and head to another show in the area.

What did you do on Independence Day? Oh yea, well I spent my day saving lives from rouge fire works!

Today is the 4th of July, the day we celebrate our Independence with fireworks, bar-b-ques, and family. Before you begin to celebrate the 4th either at the Empire State Plaza or a friends house, take our trivia test about the 4th of July, then impress your friends with some great knowledge.

From the 1996 film 'Independence Day', where aliens are threatening to take over the world, Bill Pullman's character who is the President of the United States gives a moving speech to take back Earth. If any of the candidates running for President in November give a speech like this, I guarantee a victory. Have a great 4th of July.