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West Side Recommended Viewing Area For 4th Of July FireWorks Display

West Side Fireworks! Saturday, July 4, beginning at 9:20 p.m.   In case you haven't heard, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will be on the West Side this year!  The fireworks will launch from barges in the Hudson River south of 50th Street south to 23rd Street.    For maximum enjoyment, the recommended viewing area for the fireworks display is between 23rd and 57th Streets along the West Side Highway.  Other viewing locations will include the West Side Highway which will be closed to traffic south of 96th Street.  Pedestrians can access the highway at 72nd and 79th Streets.   Riverside Park will be open, however, good viewing locations are limited & the NYPD will limit capacity for safety.   Happy Independence Day!

Riverside Insider ·  212-870-3070 · www.riversideparkfund.org

This communication is generously sponsored by The Apthorp historic condominium residences at 390 West End Avenue.

Sterling Forest July & August 2009 Programs

View at Sterling Forest State Park   New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Palisades Interstate Park Commission Sterling Forest State Park Calendar of Events July and August 2009 Sunday, July 5 12:30 p.m.: History Hike: Iona Island Hike  Join us as we explore the history of Iona Island Sanctuary. We will meet at Iona Island parking area by the railroad crossing at Noon. This will be an easy to moderate two mile hike. Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.: Family Nature Series: Beavers at Night  Learn about beavers and take an easy hike to see the life of a beaver at night. Bring a small flashlight and courage for this fun walk to a beaver pond in the forest.  Saturday, July 18, 12:30 p.m.: Hike of the Month: Blue Lake to the Fire Tower  Join us on a hike to the Fire Tower and then on to Blue Lake. This is a moderate to difficult five mile hike. We will need to car pool for a short distance. Sunday, July 26, 1 p.m.: Lecture Series: Southfield Iron Plantation  The Southfield furnace was built by Peter Townsend in 1804. Come and learn the history of this area in this one hour power point presentation. There will be a hike to the Townsend plantation on August 2nd.  Sunday, August 2, 1 p.m.: History Hike: Southfield Iron Plantation  The Townsend plantation and iron furnace were built in 1804 to replace the Sterling Furnace. Walk back in time as we explore this historic area. This will be an easy two mile hike. Sunday, August 9, 1 p.m: Lecture Series: Insects of the Park  A miniature world awaits your discovery. You will be amazed at how many small creatures live around you. The lecture will last about one hour. Plan to join our insect safari on Aug. 16th.  Sunday, August 16, 1 p.m.: Family Fun Hike: Insect Safari  Who lives on the flower, who lives under rocks, what flies in the air around your head? Join us and discover the miniature world around us. We will car pool to the first insect research site in America for a safari exploration. Sunday, August 23, 1 p.m.: Lecture Series: Making Iron  How was iron made in the American Colonies? How did the industry grow? Where was the iron made? These are a few of the questions that will be answered in this lecture by our Park Educator, Doc Bayne. Sunday, August 30, 12:30 p.m.: Hike of the Month: A Hike Never Done Before  This will be an unforgettable five to six mile hike, designed for serious hikers. We will need to car pool for a short distance. Reservations are required for all programs.  SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIMES ARE FIRM For more information or to register, call 845-351-5907 Our trails can be steep and rocky, so please wear sturdy hiking shoes. As always, our hikes will include stops along the way to interpret natural and historic features. We hike at the pace of our slowest hiker and remember bring a snack for the halfway point. Sterling Forest® State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which administers 29 parks, parkways, and historic sites for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in New York as well as the Palisades Interstate Park and parkway in New Jersey. For more information about New York State parks and historic sites, please visit www.nysparks.com, for information about the New Jersey section of the PIPC please visit www.njpalisades.org, and for more information about the Palisades Parks Conservancy and the Palisades Interstate Park parks and historic sites, please visit www.palisadesparksconservancy.org. The Palisades Parks Conservancy, Inc., the charitable partner of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission is a free-standing federally registered non-profit corporation exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be made over our secure Web site at palisades.exhibit-e.com/donate/ or by mailing to Palisades Parks Conservancy, Bear Mountain State Park, Administration Building, Bear Mountain, NY 10911. For more information, please call us at 845-786-2701 or send email toadmin@palisadesparksconservancy.org.

NY WaterWay July 3rd Service Advisory

July 3rd, 2009 Service Advisory In observance of Independence Day all routes will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule with the following exception:   Depart Depart Depart Depart Depart Hoboken Paulus Hook WFC Pier 11 Paulus Hook 7:00 AM 7:10 AM 7:20 AM 7:35 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:10 AM 8:20 AM 8:35 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:10 AM 9:20 AM 9:35 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 10:20 AM 10:35 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 11:20 AM 11:35 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:10 PM 12:20 PM 12:35 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:10 PM 1:20 PM 1:35 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:10 PM 2:20 PM 2:35 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:10 PM 3:20 PM 3:35 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 4:20 PM 4:35 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:10 PM 5:20 PM 5:35 PM 5:45 PM   NY Waterway hopes you have a happy and safe holiday!

July @ The Hudson HighLands Outdoor Discovery Center

www.hhnaturemuseum.org     Visit the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in July  Lots Going On!   Special Program: Close Encounters with Birds of Prey-presented by the Delaware Valley Raptor Center ("Early Bird" discount available.)Saturday, July 18 at a special time: 4pm-5pm at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Get up-close and personal with majestic birds of prey including: falcons, hawks, owls and an eagle. Come learn about their remarkable adaptations and natural history. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $12/adults $10/children (12 and under.) Members: $9/adults $7children (12 and under.) Pre-paid registration required. "Early Birds" who make their pre-paid registrations by July 10 will receive $1 off admission price per person. Limited Space. Indoor program, rain or shine. For information and pre-registration call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. July Outdoor Family Activity Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. - Discovery Quests on the Trails - Each Quest is an adventure and a search on trails that range from casual to challenging. Come to the Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. The Museum’s Quest Ranger will set you up with a Quest Guidebook ($5 each and may be shared.) and send you on your way. Join the Quest Ranger for “Meet Nature” at 12:30 p.m ($3 for ages 5 and over. Members are free.) In Celebration of the Museum’s 50thAnniversary, admission to the Trails is now free. For more information call 845-534-5506 ext. 204. July Indoor Family Activities Meet the Animals – Saturdays and Sundays 2:30 p.m. at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Experience the Living Hudson Exhibit and then “Meet the Animal” of the week!  Museum admission: $3. Museum members are free.   Reptiles and Amphibians of the Hudson Highlands Exhibit – Friday through Sunday, 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.Learn interesting facts about reptiles and amphibians that live in the Hudson Highlands at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Come for an interactive exhibit about these secretive animals. Stop by the nature shop! Museum Admission: $3. Museum members are Free.    More Fun Family Activities Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.  -Weekend Nature Program: Snakes Alive! – Learn all about snakes and meet a few of these fascinating animals at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. For information call 534-5506 ext. 204. Cost: $5. Members: $3. Suggested for adults with or without children and for children 5 and older.   Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m. - Nature Strollers! Join a Museum Educator and Nature Enthusiast, Debbie Edelen for a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall.. Nature Strollers is a popular hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. The trails are stroller and toddler friendly. Meet at the Visitors Center. Cost: $5. Members: Free. Registration is requested. For more information call 845-534-5506 ext. 204.   Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.  –Weekend Nature Program: Amazing Arachnids! – Learn about the remarkable life of spiders and meet several of them at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. For information call 534-5506 ext. 204. Cost: $5. Members: $3. Suggested for adults with or without children and for children 5 and older.  Saturday, July 25, 10a.m. (5 and older) and 12 p.m. (12 and older) – Weekend Nature Program: More Dazzling Dragonflies!: - Learn about these fascinating creatures including their basic biology and identification, then, take a walk into the fields in search of them at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. For information call 534-5506 ext. 204. Cost: $5. Members: $3. Summer Camp There is still time to sign up for Project S.E.A.K. Choose your adventure! Summer Environmental Adventure KIds Camp For more information, click here or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204 Visit the Museum’s website at www.hhnaturemuseum.org

Vino 100 4th Of July Specials

a new way to buy wine... simply... based on flavor and body Newburgh Waterfront 21 Front St Newburgh, NY 12550 845-725-7680 www.vino100newburgh.com Click here to visit us online! I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July Holiday.  Enjoy time with family and friends..hopefully barbecuing in the bright sunshine.   Wine Club Tomorrow is the 1st Thursday of the Month.  You can pick up your wines tomorrow and enjoy a special tasting tomorrow evening at 6:30.   I realize many people have left or will be leaving town to celebrate the Holiday - we will also have a special wine club tasting next Thursday as well to accommodate those of you who will be traveling or just won't be around.   Special Sales & Tastings Many wines are on sale in light of the upcoming holiday weekend.  We will be conducting wine sampling all weekend - please stop down.  It will be very festive on the riverfront. Holiday Wines  It's barbecue time and there are great wines to complement your feast.   1) Try a Pinotage - Pinotage is a hybrid grape, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault.  It's full of smokey fruit and can have nice soft creamy finishes.  Try the Sizanani Pinotage..It's $10 and delicious. 2) Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are great summertime sippers.  For a special Pinot Grigio try the Don Gatti..richer and more complex than your average Pinot Grigio ($16).   For a full flavored sauvignon blancs with a zing try the Smoke Stack from Marlboro New Zealand ($14).  For a lighter crisp and fresh tasting Sav Blanc from the Loire Valley give the Henri Bourgeois a try ($13). 3) Coastal Vines Cab and Chardonnay - Magnum bottles (1.75 Liters) $11 - a great tasting duo perfect for your barbecue party.  The Cab is very good and so is the Chardonnay...surpisingly good!  Don't hesitate on this one . Have a great weekend...Be Safe and I hope to see you soon.

Hyde Park Drive-In Double Feature Friday July 3rd - Thursday July 9th Transformers 2 & The Soloist

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TRANSFORMERS 2: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13) 

Action Sci-Fi Thriller @ 8:50 PM - 150 mins

Megan Fox • Shia LaBeouf • Isabel Lucas • Josh Duhamel • Hugo Weaving • John Turturro

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The SOLOIST (PG-13) 

True-Life Drama @ 11:20 PM - 117 mins -

Jamie Foxx • Robert Downey Jr. • Meggan Anderson • Catherine Keener • Justin Martin 


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ADMISSION: $7 for ages 12 and up, and $4 for kids
of ages 5 - 11 (and free for children under 5 years old)

BARGAIN NITE: Tuesday - the normal Adult Admission
($7 for ages 12&up) is discounted to $5 per person!

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the WebSite for the Hyde Park Drive-in Theatre is:

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THE HYDE PARK DRIVE-IN THEATRE IS LOCATED ON ROUTE 9 --
5 MILES NORTH OF 44/55 (POUGHKEEPSIE) MID-HUDSON BRIDGE

13 MILES SOUTH OF KINGSTON-RHINECLIFF BRIDGE
(11 MILES SOUTH OF THE VILLAGE OF RHINEBECK)

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Copy&Paste the following Web-address for a MAP & Directions ..

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Paramount Center For The Arts Film Calendar

	UPCOMING FILMS AT THE PARAMOUNT!
"THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD" "TOKYO SONATA "

"THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD"

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July 1, 2 @ 8pm

Directed by Sean McGinly 
English (PG) 90 minutes

Buck Howard (John Malkovich) used to be a big star. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist extraordinaire earned him 61 appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Nowadays Buck performs in faded community centers, but he's convinced that all he needs for his comeback is a new road manager. Recent law school drop-out Troy Gable applies for the job. "The Great Buck Howard is in love with kitsch, the backwaters of showbiz, and true magic. It's a wee charmer that left me enchanted" (Entertainment Weekly). "A fine little comedy and a hilarious character study of an ego gone wild" (Film Threat). "A tailor- made role for Malkovich, who is always fun to watch" (NY Post).

For Info, Click Here

"TOKYO SONATA "

July 3, 8, 9 @ 8pm; July 5 @ 3pm

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa  Japanese (PG-13) 119 minutes "A genius of dread, known for his unnerving horror films and eerie thrillers, the wildly prolific Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa tends to ply his trade with spooky silences, a lived-in feel for everyday, droning life and a sense of social unease. Though his latest to hit the American big screen, Tokyo Sonata, looks like an eccentric family melodrama, there is more than a touch of horror to its story of a salaryman whose downsizing sets off a series of cataclysmic events. But this being a Kiyoshi Kurosawa movie, nothing happens the way you expect, particularly given the lessons you glean from other movies" (NY Times). "Bold, acutely observant and universal" (LA Times).

For info, click here

Paramount Center for the Arts 1008 Brown Street Peekskill, New York 10566 info@paramountcenter.org http://www.paramountcenter.org

Bear Mountain State Park TrailSide Summer Music Concert Series Schedule

3D Ritmo De Vida Album Cover Art   Palisades Interstate Park Commission Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo  proudly announce  3D Ritmo de Vida Performing live as part of The Trailside Summer Music Concert Series! Saturday July 4th, 2009 1:00 p.m. Trailside Amphitheatre Join us Saturday, July 4th for the Latin Tropical groove of 3D Ritmo de Vida. What better way to celebrate the 4th than with some fiery Caribbean beats?  A tight, bright, infectious blend of island rhythms, contemporary jazz and soul, 3D Ritmo's concert will take you from Havana to New Orleans, infusing a savory taste of melody and rhythm. Recently nominated for a Latin Grammy for their new CD Que Siga la Rumba, this group writes and performs and music that is diverse, dynamic and danceable. The musicians in this group have performed with Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Jennifer Lopez, West Indian Day Carnival, NJ Mass Choir, Herman Olivera, Cab Calloway, Ray Vega, Harry Belafonte, Oscar Hernandez, Chaka Khan, Michael Urbaniack, Phil Keaggy and many other popular artists.  "Full of exuberant, spicy, Afro-Caribbean fusions that beg for a new term."  ~ Vicki Sola, host/producer "Que Viva La Musica," "Solo las mentes creativas e inventivas van a llevar nuestra musica al otro nivel, manteniendola viable para futuras generaciones. 3D tiene esa caracteristica."  ~ Eric Gonzalez, Herencialatina Learn more at: http://www.hear3Dmusic.com Rain Date: July 5th, 1pm The Trailside Summer Music Concerts provide a fun and free arts experience to our community, celebrate the diversity of our region, and introduce the public to the Trailside Amphitheater as an exciting new space for environmental education. Concert Series Schedule Update: All concerts begin at 1pm Saturday, August 1st  Guillermo Saar Ecuadorian folk songs and original compositions ¡Presentado en Español! Presented as part of the Trailside Bird Festival Rain Date: August 2nd  All concerts are FREE and open to the general public. Parking at Bear Mountain State Park is $7/car There is a suggested donation of $1/visitor to Trailside Zoo For more information, call Trailside at 845-786-2701 ext. 265 The Trailside Summer Music Concert Series is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by Arts in Orange. Thank you NYSCA! Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which administers 29 parks, parkways, and historic sites for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in New York as well as the Palisades Interstate Park and parkway in New Jersey. For more information about New York State parks and historic sites, please visit www.nysparks.com, for information about the New Jersey section of the PIPC please visit www.njpalisades.org, and for more information about the Palisades Parks Conservancy and the Palisades Interstate Park parks and historic sites, please visit www.palisadesparksconservancy.org. The Palisades Parks Conservancy, Inc., the charitable partner of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission is a free-standing federally registered non-profit corporation exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be made over our secure Web site at palisades.exhibit-e.com/donate/ or by mailing to Palisades Parks Conservancy, Bear Mountain State Park, Administration Building, Bear Mountain, NY 10911. For more information, please call us at 845-786-2701 or send email toadmin@palisadesparksconservancy.org.

4th Of July Spectacular New-York City Guide

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/07/02/2009-07-02_go_fourth_and_enjoy_your_ultimate_guide_for_things_to_do_in_nyc_on_independence_.html

Go Fourth and enjoy! Your ultimate guide for things to do in NYC on Independence Day

ISSIE LAPOWSKY,AMY EISINGER PATTY LEE

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Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks cap off Independence Day in New York - but there's a lot of fun to be had before dusk rolls around.

Xanthos for News

The George Washington Bridge and falcons are scenic highlights at the Little Red Lighthouse.

Paint the town red, white and blue this Fourth of July at one of the city’s many festivals, parks, grill spots or rooftops! Wake up early, stay up late and enjoy your right to freedom on a day that boasts a full schedule of American fun.

With so many options to choose from, it’s time to party like a true patriot.

MORNING

ROW YOUR BOAT.Soak up some sun as you paddle around in your own kayak, courtesy of the Downtown Boathouse. Attendees can explore the Hudson Riverfor free. All you need is to know how to swim. (10 a.m., free admission; 72nd St. & Hudson River, 212-408-0219.)

RELIVE HISTORY.Test your knowledge of America’s past at the New-York Historical Society. Learn what life was like for soldiers in the American Revolution, listen to songs by storyteller Jonathan Kruk and enjoy fun-filled arts and crafts all day long. Those who wear red, white and blue will receive free admission. Patriotically dressed visitors can also take up to 20% off regularly priced merchandise at the Museum Store. (10 a.m.; 170 Central ParkWest, between 76th and 77th Sts., 212-873-3400.)

CELEBRATION BY THE SEA.More than a million people are expected at this year’s Great July Fourth Festival at the South Street Seaport. While enjoying the 100 cultural exhibits on display, you can chow down on some tasty treats served up by more than 600 international food vendors. (11 a.m., free admission; Water St., between Fulton and Broad Sts., 212-809-4900.)

ALL-AMERICAN ART.Cool off from summer heat at the Whitney Museum of American Art, which is offering a special Independence Day admission of just $4. Visitors can take in iconic patriotic art like Jasper Johns’ “Three Flags” and Joseph Stella’s “Brooklyn Bridge.” Some of the museum’s other exhibits feature works by Dan Graham, Mark Rothko and Andrew Wyeth. (11 a.m., $4; 945 Madison Ave., at 75th St., www.whitney.org.)

TIME TRAVELER.Don’t miss all the old-fashioned fun at Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town. Complete with a parade, homemade eats and arts and crafts, these family-friendly festivities are an ideal way to celebrate the 233rd anniversary of our nation’s independence. (11 a.m., $3.50-$5; 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island, 718-351-1611.)

TENEMENT TOUR.Celebrate the country’s diverse cultural history at the lower East Side’s Tenement Museum. Learn about the nation’s immigrant ancestry as you explore the places and spaces in which they lived. (11 a.m., $13-$17; 108 Orchard St., at Delancey St. www.tenement.org.)

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FEELING PATRIOTIC. The American flag decor and country music blaring from the jukebox at the Patriot Saloon are sure to put you in an All-American mood this Independence Day. The bar opens early and closes late, so stop by anytime morning, noon or night. Dancing on the bar is encouraged, ladies, just don’t forget those cowboy boots. (11:30 a.m., free admission; 110 Chambers St., at Church St. 212-748-1162.)

AFTERNOON

JAZZ IN JULY. Rumor has it Louis Armstrong used to celebrate his birthday on the Fourth of July. Lucky for you, that means the Louis Armstrong House Museum is hosting a special Independence Day event. Enjoy some classic American jazz performed by the Red Hook Ramblers as you tour the museum’s recent exhibit of Satchmo’s own collages. (Noon, $6-$8; 34-56 107th St., Queens, 718-478-8274.)

CELEBRATE HISTORY. Grill with a view at  Fort Washington Park, home to the Little Red Lighthouse, one of the city’s most famous Revolutionary War structures. The park is also a prime location for spotting peregrine falcons. See how many you can find at the barbecue area north of West 158th St. on the Hudson River. (Free admission; Riverside Dr. and West 155th St., www.nycgovparks.com.)

BBQ AT THE BEACH. Eat by the sea at Brooklyn’s Manhattan Beach. There are two spots for grilling at this popular summertime destination — one at Oriental Blvd. and Hastings St. and another next to the parking lot. (Free admission. East of Ocean Ave. at the North Shore Rockaway Inlet, Brooklyn. www.nycgovparks.org.)

REVOLUTIONARY NYC.

Wander around lower Manhattan and learn about the places related to our nation’s independence. Stops include Federal Hall, Alexander Hamilton’s grave and sites associated with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. (1 p.m.; $12-$15. Broadway and Murray St. at City Hall Park. www.bigonion.com.)

SIGN YOUR JOHN HANCOCK. Teach the kids about the days of independence at the Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park. Children can make their own 18th-century-style hats and sign a reproduction of the Declaration of Independence. Better yet, the event is free! (1 p.m.; Flatbush Ave. at Empire Blvd., Brooklyn. 718-789-2822.)

LET THE GAMES BEGIN. For a nearby island escape, head over to Randall’s Island. Scenic waterfront views and fantastic sports facilities are just two of many reasons to spend time in the park. The island, which rests between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx, once served as home base for Olympic trials. Find the grills at the far end of the Sunken Meadows ballfields. (Free admission. 212-830-7722.)

A STADIUM AND A BOWL.Enjoy the country’s most beloved sport as the Yanks face the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. July 4 is also Ice Cream Bowl Day at the ballpark, so the first 18,000 fans 14 years old or younger get a treat courtesy of Turkey Hill. (1:05 p.m.; $90-$2,625. 1 E. 161st St., the Bronx. 718-293-4300.)

HONOR THE VETS.Dine next to the Atlantic Ocean at Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach on Staten Island. Its boardwalk is home to the Midland Beach War Memorial, where beachgoers can pay tribute to Staten Island war veterans. Find the grills at Midland and Lincoln Aves.  (Free admission. Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field. www.nycgovparks.org.)

HOLIDAY WITH HUDSON.It’s been 400 years since Henry Hudson passed this way. Learn this history at the Museum of the City of New York exhibit “Amsterdam/ New Amsterdam: The Worlds of Henry Hudson.” Explore the origins of New York City as you celebrate the birth of the United States. (10 a.m.; donation suggested. 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St. 212-534-1672.)

WASHINGTON STEPPED HERE. Follow in the footsteps of some of our country’s leaders with a pre-fireworks presidential walking tour. Wander through Gramercy Park and Greenwich Village to sites associated with Abraham Lincoln, JFK, Teddy Roosevelt and more. The tour passes important monuments, like the Washington Square Arch, and ends at the West Side Highway, where you can grab a seat for the evening fireworks. (2:30 p.m.; $16.Meeting place announced with reservation. 212-465-3331.)

RHAPSODY IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE.Join the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall for one of its Summertime Classics performances. The “Born on the Fourth of July” lineup features renowned works by Gershwin and Copland, led by conductor Bramwell Tovey. (3 p.m.; $24-$54. Lincoln Center. 212-875-5656.)

ROCK OUT DOWNTOWN.Bring a blanket and head to Battery Park to hear Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band. The folk-rocker released his most recent album, “Outer South,” in May to plenty of critical praise. Indie singer Jenny Lewis opens. (3:30 p.m.; free admission. Battery Park. www.rivertorivernyc.com.)

NIGHT

LIGHTS ON THE WATER.Hop aboard a New York Waterway cruise for a spectacular view of the fireworks on the Hudson. The boat features a radio broadcast of an original musical score for the light show, plus snacks for purchase and a cash bar.6 p.m.; $75. Various departure points in New Jerseyand Manhattan.www.nywaterway.com.

CELEBRATE IN STYLE.The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square is teaming up with Brasserie 1605 and chefs Ron Periconeand Chris Smithfor a Fourth of July lounge event. Enjoy drinks and barbecue, followed by a rooftop viewing, 47 floors up, of the fireworks. (7:30 p.m.; $200. 1605 Broadway. 212-977-4000.)

BRING YOUR OWN BBQ.Want an untraditional barbecue experience? East River Bar offers BYOBBQ (Bring Your Own BBQ) with a real barrel drum barbecue pit. Sit back, relax and people-watch from the bar’s 1,000-square-foot patio. (5 p.m.; price varies with size of party. 97 S. Sixth St., Brooklyn. 718-302-0511.)

PARTY WITH PRIDE.Celebrate America’s 233rd birthday at Studio B’s Fourth of July blowout in Brooklyn. There’ll be three floors of nonstop dancing courtesy of deejays Mark Farina, Heidi and more. Also, enjoy 2-for-1 drinks between 8 and 10 p.m. and free barbecue on the Studio’s open-air rooftop. (8 p.m.; $20-$25. 259 Banker St. 718-389-1880.)

RAISE THE ROOF.Celebrate the weird and wacky side of America with Rooftop Films at the Chelsea Museum. The sunset party features an open bar, live music, a series of short films and a fantastic view of the fireworks. (6 p.m.; $40. 556 W. 22nd St. www.rooftopfilms.com.)

IT’S NO TEA PARTY.Celebrate the way our Founding Fathers likely did — in a pub. Join the Spirits of ’76 American Revolution Pub Crawl to learn all about the role that alcohol played in New York City’s history. The ticket price includes a pint at each of the historic pubs you’ll visit during this three-hour walking tour. But leave the kids at home — it’s for those 21 and older only. (6 p.m.; $60. Dutch flagpole in BatteryPark, near State. St. and Broadway. www.unclesamsnewyork.com.)

THE LATEST SHOW ON EARTH.Since the fireworks won’t last all night,Webster Hall is bringing its own brand of pyrotechnics indoors for the July 4 Circus Spectacular. From acrobats to flame-handlers, the partying patriots underneath the disco ball know how to celebrate Independence Day in style. Remember: You’ve got to be 19 or older to enter. (10 p.m.; $30. 125 E. 11th St. 212-353-1600.)

PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACK.Root forNew York’s other Yankees at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. The Staten Island Yankees will be taking on the Lowell Spinners, a Red Sox Single-A affiliate fromMassachusetts, on their own turf for this Fourth of July game. (7 p.m.; $12-$16. 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. 718-720-9265.)

A ROOF WITH A VIEW.At Hudson Terrace, you can enjoy a three-hour open bar and all the barbecue you can eat while relaxing on one of the city’s most beloved rooftops. It’s located on the West Side, ideal for watching fireworks explode over the Hudson. This is sure to be a holiday hot spot, so call ahead for reservations. (7 p.m.; $100. 621 W. 46th St. 212-315-9400.)

JUST DANCE. Kick back at the Water Taxi Beach Party in Long Island City. Robert Hood, a founding father of the Detroit dance-music scene, will share the stage with the beach’s resident deejays. Sip beer, chow down on a hamburger and enjoy an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline in between all the dancing. Must be 21 or older. (8 p.m.; $10. Vernon Ave. and Borden Ave., Queens. 212-742-1969.)

CELEBRATE LIBERTY. Liberty State Park, on the Hudson in Jersey City, has its own fireworks show. You can catch it from Battery Park or the shores of Staten Island, but if you’d like to watch on-site, get there early — it’s usually filled by midday. The ultimate place to view the fireworks, which are launched from land, is in Green Park, an 88-acre expanse inside the park proper. (About 9 p.m.; free admission. New Yorkers can take the PATH to Exchange Place in Jersey City, then hop the Light Rail to the park. www.libertystatepark.org.)

LATE-NIGHT LEARNING. Stay up and be a part of the seventh annual nighttime walking tour of Revolutionary War New York. Veteran walking-tour guide James Kaplan will lead the adventurous around lower Manhattan and teach about Revolutionary heroes. (2 a.m.; $15. Meeting place announced with reservation. www.frauncestavernmuseum.org.)

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. With some 40,000 shells, the Macy’s fireworks display hits the Hudson River for the first time since 2000. Set to patriotic music performed by the New York Pops, the fireworks will be launched from six barges positioned between 24th and 50th Sts. About 2 million people are expected to turn out to see the spectacle. (9 p.m.; free admission. 212-494-4495.)

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