Greenburgh Insider: Fireworks displays tonight...fireworks without permit illegal...impact on pets.

 

Legal fireworks can be seen in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown tonight - (at the waterfronts).

Fireworks without permits are illegal- contact police. Fireworks can cause distress in pets.

Legal fireworks are fun---fireworks without permits are illegal (call the police)---fireworks could cause anxiety in pets.

Many people love fireworks. Tonight, there will be fireworks in Dobbs Ferry (waterfront), Irvington (waterfront), Tarrytown (waterfront). Thousands of residents will enjoy the show. 

Although permits are required if residents or businesses want to have their own fireworks display, safety measures must be complied with if a permit is granted.  Fireworks without permits are illegal. According to Greenburgh Police Chief George Longworth " Fireworks  are illegal and any one hearing fireworks being discharged should contact the  Police Department to investigate and take appropriate action when it is occurring."

FIREWORKS CAN ALSO CAUSE DISTRESS IN PETS

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/firework-fear-why-your-dog-does-or-doesnt-react-and-how-you-should-180975182/

https://www.aspca.org/news/four-ways-fourth-july-fireworks-can-harm-our-pets

Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Town Supervisor