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Water was just about the only way to transport food, supplies and information that was vital to the American Revolution.
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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.
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The planning comes during one of America's periodic paroxysms over whether there still are self-evident truths in our polarized politics.
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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.
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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.
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Millions of travelers in the Northeast will take to the highways and the skies for the Fourth of July weekend.
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As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini is concerned about safety issues surrounding fireworks. Sini…