Engineering firework displays — which may seem like rocket science for some —is a form of artistic expression for Felix J. Grucci Jr., who has been blowing up rockets for nearly 60 years. “But science ...

A Long Island fireworks manufacturer rang in the new year with a new world record. Fireworks by Grucci, based in Bellport, helped produce the world’s largest aerial firework shell that was launched ...

But some of the biggest, best and most innovative fireworks won't be on display during the holiday. Instead, they'll be tucked away in the garages and home workshops of hobbyists like Tom Niesen. "I'm ...