ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State's July 4 Celebration Presented by Price Chopper/Market 32 is set for the Fourth of July starting at 5 p.m. Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers were set to headline the event but had to cancel, the Office of General Services (OGS) announced on July 1.
The cancellation was due to a vocal issue "that has limited Bruce’s ability to sing and speak," said OGS. They will soon be announcing a new performer to take his place for the celebration.
The New York State July 4 Celebration takes place at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. NEWS10 will be airing the fireworks display live on WTEN starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday.