Fourth of July

Suffolk County officials have announced special plans as the nation gears up for its 250th Fourth of July celebrations, including an art and history exhibit now on display at the H. Lee Dennison building in Hauppauge.

For Independence Day, NPR's "Morning Edition" asked listeners to define freedom.

This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.

Water was just about the only way to transport food, supplies and information that was vital to the American Revolution.

Connecticut was nicknamed the "Provisions State" for its contributions to the war effort. Elizabeth Kaeser of the Connecticut River Museum says that is reason to celebrate this Independence Day.

The planning comes during one of America's periodic paroxysms over whether there still are self-evident truths in our polarized politics.

Fourth of July parades are synonymous with the American flag, bagpipes, baton twirlers and a long line of fire trucks from decades past. An antique fire engine caused a brief delay to festivities on Long Island. Excited parade-goers broke routine and stepped into the street to help the Coram Fire Department push the ladder truck to the curb.

Emphasizing the important role Connecticut played in the founding of America, Governor Ned Lamont announced the creation of a commission to plan the state’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which is four years away.

Millions of travelers in the Northeast will take to the highways and the skies for the Fourth of July weekend.

As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini is concerned about safety issues surrounding fireworks. Sini…