"Though hosting firework shows has long been a tradition in New York City's parks, the unprecedented number of brush fires we've seen devastate our green spaces over the past few weeks require us to make smart decisions to help keep our city safe," said NYC Parks Commissioner Donoghue in an official statement.
"We can't help but agree with officials who don't want to risk stray sparks igniting nearby trees or patches of grass. Think about it: just last month, Prospect Park was the site of a two-acre fire that took hours to get under control."
"Though hosting firework shows has long been a tradition in New York City's parks... require us to make smart decisions to help keep our city safe."
"New York Runners, the organization that coordinates both the fireworks and the four-mile Midnight Run that takes place on the inner loop of Central Park on New Year's Eve, told the New York Times that they 'are exploring other festive options.'"
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