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New York Consumer Fireworks (2026)

Conditional: Only "sparkling devices" are allowed, and only in counties/cities that have NOT opted out.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

Only "sparkling devices" are allowed, and only in counties/cities that have NOT opted out. NYC and several counties (Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren, Westchester, + Middletown & Newburgh) ban even sparklers. All other consumer fireworks are illegal statewide.

Official source: dhses.ny.gov →

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