by Jen G 
FINALLY! The fireworks are back on the East River this year, to be set off from barges under the Brooklyn Bridge. While Brooklyn Bridge Park will be the hottest spot, as a waterfront hood Greenpoint will have some killer views, too. Maybe you’ve been invited to a bunch of rooftop parties or backyard BBQs but you’re waiting on the right one – the one with best view of the fireworks, of course.
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Great!! Thanks for the tips. I’ve spent most of the last 20 July 4ths in Greenpoint, and plan to do the same this year.
Hey- do you have any idea what the helicopters were doing last night (this morning) at 4am above Huron Street? Sheesh- so noisy!! Were they looking for illegal rooftop fireworks (why would they do this at night?) or chasing criminals – or (?)