News 10: Safety Concerns About Sparkler Devices

St. Peter’s Health Partners, in light of recent changes to the New York Fireworks Law that legalized the use of “sparkler devices” in many Capital Region counties, is alerting the public to exercise safety and take precautions in their use during upcoming July 4 celebrations.

Featuring state-of-the-art technology, innovative facilities to enhance high-quality care and patient comfort, and the Capital Region’s first Senior Emergency Room, the new ED will begin accepting patients on Thursday, December 7.

The Times Union visited the new Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department on Monday, ahead of the unit’s opening on Thursday, December 7, at 4 a.m.