Hudson River to be site of Macy's July 4 fireworks

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May. 4, 2009

One of the nation's largest July Fourth fireworks shows will be held on the Hudson River this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of English explorer Henry Hudson's voyage to New York. The Macy's extravaganza usually is held on the East River and can be...

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