ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Police are still investigating after a series of shootings happened Friday evening in Albany, amid fourth of July celebrations. Thousands of people filled Empire State Plaza for the fireworks show; some of them said they saw the chaos erupt, and shared what they’re looking for from both the city and local parents.
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“Firstly, the fireworks were spectacular. The view from here was spectacular,” said Mary Thomas Mertz.
“Market 32 and Price Chopper do a magnificent job, its probably one of the best displays that you can see in Central New York,” said Kevin Wieczenski.
Wieczenski brought his wife, five-year-old daughter, 13-year-old son and his girlfriend to the Empire State Plaza fireworks show Friday evening. He said they’ve been to the show in the past but took a break after someone threw a firework at him and his daughter a few years ago. This year, he said it wasn’t much better…