Insider's Guide to the Perfect Hudson Valley Fourth and Fireworks

Port Chester is known for a vibrant restaurant scene that regularly draws visitors from near and far. But it also hosts one of the most impressive fireworks displays throughout the Hudson Valley. Join this longtime family tradition by coming to Ryan Stadium at Port Chester High School, 1 Tamarack Rd., on July 4, well in time for a 9 p.m. fireworks by the famed Grucci family. The only other local display by the “first family of fireworks” this year will be at Spark the Sound in New Rochelle, which is rain or shine at 9:30 p.m. on the July 4 on the city’s waterfront. New Rochelle suggests the best views can be found at either Hudson and Five Islands Parks or among its waterfront restaurants. The Grucci tradition dates back to 1850 in Bari, Italy, and they count among their clients the Sultanate of Dubai and ABC’s The Bachelor. The picturesque village of Cold Spring in Putnam County offers an impressive family friendly fireworks display right on the Hudson River, regularly drawing thousands to its Dockside Park, and features a maritime visitor that elevates it above your average flash-boom pyrotechnics. Once settled you’ll find fantastic Hudson River views, face-painting, music and food. The Sloop Clearwater docks at the park for two days this year, which is a great treat for kids and boating enthusiasts. The 106-foot wood replica of an old Dutch sailing sloop — which doubles as a floating clean water classroom — will return this year with free deck tours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and paid public sails from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on both July 3 and 4. Fees are $50 for adults, $35 for members and $15 for children 12 and under. Reserve spots online here. (The Clearwater will also dock in Beacon on July 2 with free deck tours from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and paid public sails from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) If you arrive early in Cold Spring, on-street parking can be found just a 5- to 10-minute walk from the riverfront taking you past some of the best preserved 19th century structures among all the Rivertowns. There is also a Metro-North stop just steps away from the water. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Dobbs Ferry will be sponsoring a fireworks display July 4 at the Waterfront Park. The celebration begins at 12 noon with official opening ceremonies and a flag raising by the American Legion Post # 1048 Honor Guard. Master of Ceremonies Joe Rooney will entertain the crowd with music. Then, from 2-5 p.m., a bouncy castle and slide for the kids.

John O'Hurley might be the new host of The Price Is Right

, Supposedly wowed producers with his audition and just might get the gig. Of course, this could all be just talk from publicists -- who knows -- but since he did audition and currently hosts another game show, it's not out of the question. Sources say that Hamilton is no longer in the running but Todd Newton might be.

I like O'Hurley, and I think I've only seen about 12 seconds of his hosting Family Feud Floyd Wilkins

Mark Steines of Entertainment tonight is the only logical choice to host Price is right simply because Bob Goen who was also on Entertainment tonight hosted Wheel of Fortune before he started as host of ET, John O Hurley Should not become the host of the price is right simply because he is already the host of Family Feud, The Price is Right needs some one young and fresh and new, John O Hurley is anything but Young he might be fresh but i doubt he wil be young and New. I wish the producers at TPIR would give the viewers more of a chance to say who they want to be the new host of the Price is Right .Personally i think If Bob Goen hosted Wheel and was on Entertainment tonight why not give another ET reporter a shot at becoming a game show host besides i will not watch if John O Hurley becomes the host of the price is right John O Hurley will be just as boring as Bob Barker as if Bob didnt get on my nerves enough when someone would win and he knew they would win but yet stall and make the contestant wait. I feel John would do the same way and i just cant stand another Price is right host like Bob Barker

Lee

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? lol...John O'Hurley is the ONLY choice for TPIR. He is a natural on Family Feud, and would be equally as fabulous on TPIR. Part of the success of the show has been Bob Barker himself and his good looks and devilish smile. Well, guess what....John O'Hurley has a lot of the same good qualities which would continue to make the show succeed....just my 2 cents.... BTW, I hope he's just being coy when he indicated he might not take the gig.

Sandy Campbell

I think the answer to the new Price is Right host is John O'Hurley! We want someone sorta like Bob, but better. We are used to someone with class & style, yet funny. And, John is that and more, he's perfect, not Rosie, she is crued and mean looking all the time, just watch the View. What is Barbara Walters thinking now? She is probably hoping that Rosie is chosen for the new host, oh my god don't due that to a legend.

Dr.