AMHERST, N.Y. — There will be no official fireworks display in the Town of Amherst this year.
Town Supervisor Brian Kulpa's office confirmed Friday to 2 On Your Side that coronavirus pandemic concerns over large gatherings led to the decision to cancel the event for the second year in a row.
The last time that fireworks were held in the town was in 2019, when the display drew 40,000 to 50,000 spectators.
The Town of Amherst hopes to resume a fireworks show next year, but will be searching for a new location as the town's partnership with the University at Buffalo has since expired.